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We’ve teamed up with our new friends at @GearGodsNet to do an exclusive premiere our new music video for “The Hive” ❤️ . If you enjoy it and are the type of person that believes in supporting artists who bust their ass to create this music then please purchase a digital pre-orders of the album @ RaijuMusic.com 🙌 . Amazing things to come. Stay tuned.🤘 (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BszII66gGDV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u6v9a3003vqr

We’ve teamed up with our new friends at @GearGodsNet to do an exclusive premiere our new music video for “The Hive” ❤️ . If you enjoy it and are the type of person that believes in supporting artists who bust their ass to create this music then please purchase a digital pre-orders of the album @ RaijuMusic.com 🙌 . Amazing things to come. Stay tuned.🤘 (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BszIGgpA7bL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ax5qx71eew9h

We’ve teamed up with our new friends at @GearGodsNet to do an exclusive premiere our new music video for “The Hive” ❤️ . If you enjoy it and are the type of person that believes in supporting artists who bust their ass to create this music then please purchase a digital pre-order of the album @ RaijuMusic.com 🙌 . Amazing things coming. Stay tuned.🤘 (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BszIAQ0gLo_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6442upr6cgsc

@raijumusic just got added to this monster bill and will be performing this Thursday 11/29 🙌 . Location: @oakland_metro . Raiju goes live: 7pm sharp . Performing with: @thefacelessofficial @ringsofsaturnbandofficial @tltsol @valeofpnathco @interloperofficialgram . New unreleased music will be performed 🤗 . (at Oakland Metro Operahouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqqQOw2gBS1kKq92LHYX8vAmobcanfz8zJLo-c0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o90hlx181wak

Sean’s outlook on the recording process: . This album has been the greatest musical endeavor I've ever put myself through. I've burned through limits of sanity I didn't believe previously existed. . In order for those limits to be discovered, we voted in EVERY. SINGLE. NOTE. by using various computer programs - but, by far the tracking processes has been one of the most heart palpitating tasks I've happily been through. . The process of tracking guitars with Bobby and Zack Ohren (of Sharkbite Studios) forced us to consider the millisecond transience of our instruments - which I've never done before. This meticulous process created the mathematical perfections of our performances, that wouldn't otherwise be possible. (A hell of a bar to set for our live shows). . A lot has happened to me in this album cycle. I've been through various relationships, fallouts with family & friends, weird stress and weight fluxuations, and I quit my "adult job" in order to make music my career. Yet, with all that said, I'd do it all over again. . I don't type these things to bitch or beat on my chest. But rather, take note of the personal struggles these creations demand from us in order to see the light of day. I know my frustrations should not have been greeted by the same light. Yet, with their illuminations, I know now how I must improve for my next endevor. . In order to create something that may outlast my lifetime (however short or long that may be) I welcome the pain of growth and death of a my old self, every moment. . Higher highs come at the cost of lower lows. However, that is a far richer life than a monotone status quo of the socially affirmed 'adult life'. . I feel every second of this record with the photographic memories of the time I spent tracking, screaming, and breaking shit in my bedroom. . But now I get to look at this beast which was slane by my brothers and I. And we may say 'I'm proud’. Thank you for allowing us to experience what life has to offer by the demand of this album. Enjoy. .

How many of you are part of a team? . It could be any kind of team: a band, a sports team, a work team, even a school team composed of classmates working together on a lovely school project. . What’s your role on the team? . Are you the Architect - the person who is responsible for the team existing - the creator of ideas, visions, products . Are you the Operator - the person who steers the team in the right direction - the person who ensures everything is on track and deadlines are hit? . Are you the Networker - the person in charge of making sure people know who your team is - the one who is putting themselves out there, shaking hands, and having conversations? . There are many roles that’s for sure. . A well functioning team is composed of individuals who know their role, who commit to their role, and who execute at a high level in order to complete their goals and move the team in a forward direction each and every day. . What team are you part of? Are you pulling your weight? Are you holding your team back? . This recording process for us has really opened our eyes to the roles each of us play in the band. I’m not talking about our role in regards to our instruments - that expectation is set and we require each member to execute at a high level. I’m talking about our roles within the band outside of our instruments. . Each of us has our strengths and each of us has weaknesses. Each of us are motivated by different things. To progress as a band we need to hold each other accountable. There is always room for improvement. We are aware of this and are committed to making adjustments/improvements in order to deliver an amazing record for you all! . Cheers 🤘 (at San Francisco, California)

@swaggz_808 on the recording process: . “It’s been surreal, making this album has been an adventure thus far. Everyone contributes their creative intellect, we record our ideas, and vote on what sucks least. It kinda makes me feel like we’re a crew setting sail for some uncharted territory and all we have is us. Then I think about everyone that’s going to hear the music and realize we’re all gonna be on the boat together, let’s make sure she’s seaworthy, let’s make sure she’s sound, let’s make sure it floats long after we’re gone. So yeah, I’m stoked on the fishing these days.” (at San Francisco, California)

Have you been wondering where the hell we’ve been for the past year? 🤔 . Let’s get real for a second: creating and releasing an album is HARD WORK. In the formative years being a musician unfortunately does not pay the bills. There is so much that goes into the creation process and it’s actually a huge financial burden - especially when you are like us doing everything DIY . But guess what... . We don’t give a shit. We slave away at our 9 to 5 corporate jobs each day with smiles on our faces. We use our salaries and wages to fund our passion: Raiju . We can’t wait to share this music with you. Why? Because it’s fucking rad. We are so proud of this album . YOU. HAVE. NO. IDEA. . But soon you will. You’ll soon figure out why there has been radio silence from Camp Raiju for the past year. . Until then...Be great 🤘 (at San Francisco, California)