London-based metalcore quintet TheCityIsOurs have just released their self-reflective new single 'So Sad' ahead of the October 22nd release of the group's sophomore album COMA via Arising Empire.
All good things must come to an end, and ‘So Sad’ is about just that. Speaking on their latest offing, vocalist and guitarist Mikey Page remarks: "'So Sad' is about trying to come to terms with the decision to end something you feel is great, and processing the subsequent fallout. This was an interesting one for us as the lyrics came from two completely separate viewpoints. We have always been advocates for making music people can relate to in their own way and take from it what they need. This was the first time we really explored that idea consciously within ourselves to collaborate in a way that told both angles of the story, leaving the door open for interpretation from the listener."
Following the departure of long-standing vocalist Sam Stolliday, the band unexpectedly found themselves in unknown territory. Now, twelve months on, they are back with the introduction of new vocalist Oli Duncanson and ready to welcome a brand new era of TheCityIsOurs. Oli recounts, "I remember being shown some demos of some new songs prior to Sam’s departure and absolutely loving the direction and progression of the band’s sound, so as soon as Mikey told me about the opening in the band, I knew I had to take a chance!"
"Oli has been a part of our team for a long time," begins Page. "He is a very well respected entity in his own right amongst the music scene. We’d seen snippets of his capabilities over the years, so when he registered an interest in becoming a part of TheCityIsOurs, we knew we had to explore...and we clicked instantly."
Watch the groups latest release 'So Sad' here now.
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