prospect, no matter how remote. Hernandez says he "used to have two drum sets in the basement, and me and Julian would just play together, making weird patterns." Ethan says, "It's like the old Chinese dudes on the train: they're all playing one melody in unison, but because of the different instruments and different articulations it expands the whole thing. If it was just one, it wouldn't have the same effect." Old Chinese dudes wailing away on one melody in the subway might not have much in common with Ava Luna, but perhaps they're kindred spirits. Ice Level was released in March on Infinite Best Recordings. Ava Luna is starting work on a new release, with recording tentatively scheduled for the spring. Before then, they will play New York'sBowery Ballroom on November 3, with a larger tour to follow in January.