We loved the The Carlsonics. They were always entertaining and often truculent, but they are no more – and some of the band members have formed a new band with a totally different sound. Nethers is a complete rebirth for four former Carlsonics, a folkish, country-influenced rock band comprised of Aaron Carlson on guitar, Nikki West on bass and lead vocals, John Passmore on guitars, and Mike Scutari on percussion. Kyle Bittinger also tours with Nethers playing keyboards and backup percussion.

Nethers are releasing their first full length album on Box Theory Records today, and performing their celebratory CD release gig at the Warehouse Next Door tonight at 9 p.m. If you click here and then on Nethers’ album image, you can hear a free stream of the entire album. You can also buy it here, or hear three of the album’s mp3s on their website. We recently caught up with Nethers recently to talk about the evolution of their new sound, their creative process, and how it feels to grow up.