Onelinedrawing is the critically acclaimed, deeply personal solo project of Massachusetts-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jonah Matranga. Started in 1998 as a confessional outlet alongside his influential post-hardcore band Far, the project features a dynamic, acoustic-driven blend of indie rock, emo, and folk.Matranga pioneered the DIY ethos of internet-driven fan funding, sliding-scale merch, and intimate house shows. While he occasionally toured and released records under his own name—and formed other groups like New End Original (an anagram of Onelinedrawing) and Gratitude—Matranga has regularly returned to the Onelinedrawing moniker for his most heartfelt solo material. A new LP titled RAINBOWMACHINE is set to release on September 18, 2026 via Iodine Recordings. This marks the first rock album from Jonah Matranga in over 20 years, featuring a full band. The album is a culmination of songs written over various periods of Matranga's life, showcasing melodies and ideas that have lingered for years..
Onelinedrawing have announced their new album Rainbowmachine, arriving September 18 via Iodine Recordings, alongside its opening track “This Is A Warning,” now streaming. The single is a melodic, angsty ripper packed with sharp hooks and a restless energy, setting the tone early as the album opener while leaning into the project’s emo and alt-punk side.
Rainbowmachine also marks Jonah Matranga’s first full-on rock album under the Onelinedrawing name in over 20 years, and the first with a full band intact, signaling a return to the project’s more guitar-driven roots.
The album builds on that foundation with a 10-song run balancing urgency, melody, and reflection. More details can be found in the full press release.
RIYL: Gratitude, Far, New End Original
