Formal Ritual

Formal Ritual is an Independent Rock Music label, burrowed in the cradle of Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. formed by Aunt Katrina members RYAN WALCHONSKI and LANEY ACKLEY. We’ve decided to branch our creative arms into new ventures, celebrate our community, and bring people together in space and through song.

It’s no surprise the music industry can be a bit of a dirge on the creative spirit, so Formal Ritual aims to be a soft landing place for those who create for the sake of and hope to share what they make with others.

Releases

Aunt Katrina - This Heat is Slowly Killing Me
July 11, 2025
LP / CD / Digital
CS057 / FR001

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