SAID THE WHALE UNVEIL NEW SINGLE “STEP INTO THE DARKNESS” – ALBUM OUT THIS MARCH
As Long As Your Eyes Are WideΒ Out March 31 via Hidden Pony Records
As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide, out on March 31 via Hidden Pony Records, was recorded during a time of significant change. Previously operating as a five-piece, the current trio – made up of frontmen Tyler Bancroft and Ben Worcester and keyboardist Jaycelyn Brown – entered the studio with no preconceptions and no concrete plan. With the help of We Are The Cityβs Cayne McKenzie on production duties, the finished product is Said The Whaleβs most collaborative, focused album to date. Previous records highlighted the contrast between the two foundersβ eclectic rock influences and salt-of-the-earth folksiness. Here, their styles become one.
βStep Into The Darknessβ exemplifies this cohesiveness. When writing and demoing the song, Ben limited himself to only a drum loop and bass synth, which left room for creativity in the studio. The song came together organically once the band and producer stepped in. Though finalizing the track was a group effort, it still remains incredibly personal and meaningful to Ben: “Step Into The Darkness” was written after a devastating break-up with my girlfriend of six years. The song is me reaching out to comfort my love, reassuring her that she is safe and despite the immense sadness and feeling of loss, perhaps good things will come. We got back together shortly thereafter.β
A decade since the JUNO Award-winning bandβs formation, they have now taken the project back to its freeform roots while simultaneously venturing forward into uncharted art-pop territory. Despite the albumβs many adventurous sonic forays, it remains true to the spirit of their classic work. At its core, As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide is a singer-songwriter record, guided by introspective lyrics and alchemical group harmonies from Ben, Tyler and Jaycelyn.
After so much change and uncertainty in recent years, Said The Whale has emerged as a unified force. Theyβve evolved, but the DNA is the same, and the groupβs musical partnership is more fruitful than ever.
Said The Whale
As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide Open
(Hidden Pony Records)
Release Date: March 31, 2017
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