Post-hardcore mathrock squad, A-tota-so, just released their new single, “Masks,” along with an official music video. The track is taken from the band’s new album, I Told You So, out 4th September, via bUTTONpUSHER records. Watch it below and find out more.
Pre-order I Told You So here: https://a-tota-so.bandcamp.com/album/i-told-you-so
“Masks is about the pressures of having to pretend everything is okay, even when you’re struggling inside and what it’s like to carry those feelings while trying to hide them from the people around you. It’s a song for anyone who has ever put on a brave face while dealing with their own battles. It’s a song of two halves so be sure to stick around for the heavy ending.” – A-tota-so
About the I Told You So the band say:
“We’re really excited to release this album and let you all hear the new music we’ve been working on as we enter the next chapter of this silly little band. I really enjoyed taking on the vocal duties this time round and it’s been really exciting figuring out my own voice for the first time since my teenage years in early bands. Lyrically its a pretty miserable album at times dealing with anxiety, depression and the state of the world we’re living in but there is definitely a message of hope conveyed in there that things can and will get better if we just stay strong. Hopefully people will enjoy the direction we’ve headed and find something in here to enjoy without us completely abandoning our roots altogether theres still plenty going on in there for the die hards.”
A-Tota-So are a noisy alt-rock band powered by momentum, collaboration and a refusal to settle into one version of themselves. Known for their visceral live shows and restless creativity, the band have built a reputation on pushing their sound forward rather than looking back.
After years of relentless gigging, including multiple appearances at festivals such as ArcTanGent, Strangeforms and Portals, A-Tota-So expanded their world with 2022’s Lights Out. The record leaned fully into collaboration, featuring guest vocalists from across the UK and Irish underground, including God Alone, The St Pierre Snake Invasion, Sans Froid, No Violet, Irk and more.
That approach quickly became central to the live experience. Guest appearances turned from rare moments into a defining feature, with the band sharing stages with more than 80 different vocalists since the album’s release. Over time, that constant exchange reshaped the band from within and pointed toward a new chapter. Their third album, I Told You So, sees Marty Toner step forward as lead vocalist for the first time.
Recorded during a week-long residency in an old Welsh mill in early 2025 with JT Soar and Snug Recording Co, the album captures a-tota-so at their most direct and ferocious. It was mixed by Mark Roberts (Black Peaks, Delta Sleep, Vower, Every Hell) and mastered by Stephen Kerrison.
I Told You So tracklisting:
01 Death Rattle
02 Form of Mass
03 Masks
04 GRLD
05 Traced Lines
06 No Tears No Sound
07 Exit Wounds
08 Raykens
Tour dates:
9th August – The Rainbow, Birmingham
4th September – The Harlequin, Sheffield
5th September – Mangata Festival
24th September – Aatma. Manchester
25th September – The Carousel, Nottingham
26th September – Wharf Chambers, Leeds
27th September – The Old Blue Last, London
3rd October – The 1in12 Club, Bradford
22nd October – The Ulster Sports Club, Belfast
23rd October – The Cellar, Galway
24th October – Dali, Cork
4th December – The Exchange, Bristol
5th December – The Pump, Trowbridge
Band members:
Marty Toner – Guitar/vocals
Jamie Cattermole – Drums
Chris Marsh – Bass
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