Toronto instrumental ensemble blends math rock, jazz, and progressive rock in an explosive new release
Toronto-based instrumental ensemble Lavender Town has released their brand-new single, “Treering,” an explosive instrumental track inspired by the high-energy battles and dramatic storytelling of shounen anime. Available now on all major streaming platforms, the release combines intricate math rock, progressive rock aggression, jazz influences, and electronic textures into an unpredictable musical showdown.
With each instrument taking on the role of a different character entering a battle, “Treering” transforms the intensity of an anime fight scene into a dynamic instrumental experience.
Lavender Town Treering: An Anime-Inspired Instrumental Battle
Inspired by the over-the-top action of shounen anime, “Treering” unfolds like an epic battle, with each instrument making its entrance as though a new character has joined the fight.
The track opens with a math rock-inspired introduction before transitioning into a dramatic horn melody, punctuated by sharp instrumental exchanges. From there, the arrangement shifts between agile verses and a powerful, earth-shattering chorus.
As the musical battle intensifies, an otherworldly synth-guitar solo emerges over atmospheric synth pads, hard-hitting drums, and commanding basslines.
Just when listeners think they’ve reached the climax, the song delivers one final surprise: a dramatic shift that places the spotlight on a blistering drum solo.
Lavender Town explains the inspiration behind the song’s unusual title:
“Treering (verb: to treer), the act of using your secret weapon at the end of a battle against your arch nemesis when all seems lost. Only to be used as a last resort.”
The result is a composition that captures the excitement, tension, and unpredictability of an animated showdown without relying on a single lyric.
Lavender Town Treering Follows the Success of “Starman Jr.”
“Treering” follows Lavender Town’s previous single, “Starman Jr.,” a moody blend of indie rock and jazz that earned a spot on Exclaim!’s Eh! List.
The release also received support from publications including Front of the Stage, Spill Magazine, Live in Limbo, MHF Magazine, Melodic Magazine, and LotsofMuzik.
While “Starman Jr.” explored the band’s atmospheric and introspective side, “Treering” pushes further into high-impact instrumental territory.
The new single showcases Lavender Town’s ability to balance technical musicianship with emotional expression, creating music that feels both carefully constructed and thrillingly spontaneous.
Lavender Town Treering: Meet the Toronto Instrumental Ensemble
Formed by a group of jazz musicians, Lavender Town creates music at the intersection of rock-forward aggression, complex jazz harmony, and electronic production.
Rather than following conventional jazz fusion formulas, the six-piece embraces the raw textures of progressive rock, hard-hitting rhythms, and spontaneous improvisation.
Their sound draws from a wide range of influences, appealing to listeners who enjoy artists such as Machine Girl, Hakushi Hasegawa, Toby Fox, Henry Solomon, and Kneebody.
Lavender Town consists of:
- Lazar Miric – Saxophone
- Kae Murphy – Trumpet and EVI
- Luan Phung – Guitar
- Jen Lo – Synth and piano
- PT Sandberg – Bass guitar and synth bass
- Ambrose Veno – Drums
Together, the musicians bring their individual strengths into a sound that is technically ambitious, emotionally expressive, and unapologetically adventurous.
Lavender Town Treering: Listen to the New Single
With “Treering,” Lavender Town invites listeners into a world where every riff, groove, and solo feels like a decisive move in an epic battle.
The single marks another exciting chapter for the Toronto ensemble as they continue exploring the possibilities of instrumental rock.
