Future alternative metal greats Defences present their stunning new single/video ‘The Almost’ via Long Branch Records.
Watch the video for ‘The Almost’ here: https://youtu.be/K_0FfKz-NUM
Stream here: https://orcd.co/defences_thealmost
“With ‘The Almost’ we wanted to dive into the dangers of comparing yourself and your achievements to the people around you,” comment the band. “It is all too easy to see the often manipulated, idyllic versions of people’s lives on social media and come to the conclusion that you’re missing out, that you’re not living life to the fullest. To be stuck in a place where you feel like your life has not begun is a horrible and unnecessary feeling, and we wanted to put a name to it. That’s where ‘The Almost’ comes in.
“Our version of this place, ‘The Almost’, is a sort of limbo. It serves as an allegory for these comparisons, trapping us and getting in the way of self fulfilment and happiness. The results of this process are seen in this darker, more corrupted reflection of Cherry that has taken over in the visuals, serving as a personification of the dangers of being trapped in vicious cycles like this one.”
‘The Almost’ follows previous singles ‘The Curse‘ s and ‘Gold In The Dark‘.
Defences will return to British stages with Swarm6ix joining them as special guests.
Upcoming dates:
Sep 05: Birmingham,Subside /w Swarm6ix
Sep 06: Nottingham, The Old Salutation Inn /w Swarm6ix
Sep 07: Tunbridge Wells, Sussex Arms /w Swarm6ix
Sep 08: Bridgewater, Cobblestones /w Swarm6ix
Dec 07: Brighton, Hammerdown Winter Militia
A proven hit on the live circuit, Defences have numerous U.K. tours with multiple sell-out headline shows under their belts, as well as festival appearances including Download, Takedown, Turbulence and Burn It Down. With new material, live shows and the support of their strong fan community cultivated in their #TheHeart fan page, 2024 promises to be a big year for the quintet.
Defenses are:
Cherry Duesbury – Vocals
William Young – Keys, Vocals
Calum Wilmot – Guitar
Owen Hughes-Holland – Bass
Kyle Parke – Drums
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