a.m. interstate

A.M. Interstate emerged in the mid-2000s, shaped by a moment when indie music thrived on long drives, burned CDs, and word-of-mouth shows. Anchored by brothers Cy Erickson and Seth Erickson, signed to Turquoise Mountain Records of New York then later Poison Tree Records of Santa Monica, the band became part of the era’s club/bar touring circuit, the indie red dirt circuit if you will, performing at SXSW, CMJ Music Fest both in 2006 then at Intl Pop Overthrow in 2009, 2010, and 2011.  From 2006 to 2016 A.M. Interstate toured the United States, British Columbia Canada, and the UK.  A.M. Interstate's music is defined as Rock n Roll, like with all great rock n roll, their sound travels from and through traditional country, hard driving rock n blues, indie alternative soundscapes, classic rock, soaring cosmic psychedelia, and alternative Americana folk. Bringing such artists to mind as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Gram Parsons, Waylon Jennings, and Led Zeppelin.

Now in 2026 the 20 year anniversary of their first official release, A.M. Interstate returns with a new album, "Transformation"  released on a limited run of 180 gram vinyl, Cow & Moon Records, in conjunction with Purified Rare Publishing.  "Transformation" signals a further evolution into the exploration of where rock music can be taken in a studio environment and where it can go to express the emotive nature of life and living in this modern world.  The record has an overall rock feel, maintaining a classic A.M. Interstate sound, all the while channeling some of the NW rock sounds of the 90's.  Themes of the record cover death, addiction, loss, grief, love, redemption, small town life, and "Transformation".  2026 also marks the bands return to LIVE Music!  Offering full electric band sets for clubs and intimate acoustic sets for smaller settings and venues.  

2006 - 2016 discography

"a.m. interstate" - self titled - Turquoise Mountain Records - 2006

"Kimono Dragon" - Poison Tree Records - 2008

“Lover your Sniper”  - self released - limited run - 2012

“The Soft No” - currently unreleased - 2015

2018 - 2026 Discography

“Cautionary Tales” - Cow & Moon Records - 2018

“2dB4K” - Cow & Moon Records - 2022

“Transformation” - Cow & Moon Records/Purified Rare - 2026

Other Notables:

“Dirty and Low” - Featured  in Movie “Careful What you Wish For”

“Thin Again” - Featured in an episode of the TV Series “Kingdom”