Post-hardcore outfit Glasslands shared their crushing new video for “Secret” along with releasing their new full length album The Deep on Velocity Records. You can order vinyl and merch bundles here. This concept album follows fictional protagonist Mr. Creeps, who resides in the titular location The Deep. Dealing with concepts of failure, insecurity, grief and depression, The Deep chronicles the main character’s journey of self examination and gives the listener the opportunity to draw parallels to their own life. The band consists of Josh Kincheloe (vocals), Jordan DiSorbo (guitar), and Brandon Mullins (drums) and specializes in meshing heavy riffs with atmospheric post-rock to create a sound that is uniquely their own.
“Secret” emphasizes the bands aggressive approach but also highlights a profound melodic sensibility. The riffs are angular and crescendo with vicious intent, supported by complex percussion and electronic layers. The production of the the track; and the record as a whole, stands out in a way that sets Glasslands apart from their peers – sounding radio friendly while retaining the gritty authenticity audiences have come to expect from the band. The official video looks sinister while being beautifully shot and adds a compelling visual narrative to the song. You can order The Deep here.
On the themes of their new record, vocalist Josh Kincheloe has this to say:
“There’s a lot of anger, sadness and resentment on this record. It’s not something that was intentional, but I’m a believer in allowing myself to feel what I’m feeling. The life we’re expected to portray always comes with a positive twist or needs to end up with a “happy” or encouraging outcome, but sometimes things are just dark. So rather than suppressing those feelings, I just let it all out and tried to be as real as I could. The Deep is essentially a storyboard of my struggles and my journey through them.”
Glasslands made a triumphant return to the road earlier this year as part of The Velocity Records tour supporting D.R.U.G.S, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Secrets and Dead American, sharing their caustic live show with scores of new fans. Expect more tour announcements from the band soon. You can stream and order The Deepnow through Velocity Records.
About Glasslands
Glasslands, a hard-hitting and energetic band known to experiment in the atmospheric rock realm, is on track to release their highly anticipated album The Deep onVelocity Records on 4.8.22. The band, consisting of Josh Kincheloe (vocals), Jordan DiSorbo (guitar), and Brandon Mullins (drums), creates an eclectic sound due to each member’s history with other bands and projects in the alternative scene. Their influences ranging from heavy to low-fi, are demonstrated through their intricate use of technical elements in their songs. The writing process for The Deep started in 2018, and the band is excited to finally share it with the world on April 8th.
