Music News — April 20, 2015 at 8:32 pm

EVERCLEAR Announce New Album ‘Black Is The New Black’

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Bombastic, hard-driving, generation-spanning rock n’ roll with instantly memorable, sharp-as-hell hooks propel Everclear’s new studio album, Black Is The New Black. Muscular but melodic, this is the sound of a band driven and united by singular, intense purpose. The songs rip forward with palpable swagger, supercharged by a mix of autobiographical exorcism and narrative storytelling, from the gut and throat of Everclear’s singer, guitarist, cofounder and songwriter.

Alexakis comments:
“This is a very honest recording. No gimmicks. Not many bells and whistles. All the riffs on this record are things that really just resonated with me and the band, musically and lyrically – from the get-go.”

Everclear’s ninth studio album, Black Is The New Black is set for release in the UK on 27th April. The album is a diverse and timeless collection, without ballads and without nostalgia. This is a heavy guitar record. It’s a throwback to the potent passion and urgent delivery of Everclear’s heralded indie debut (recorded for just $400 back in the day!) and subsequent major label classics, delivered through a modern lens.  Across the album, the insistent kick of drummer Sean Winchester, athletic groove of bassist Freddy Herrera, and ridiculously skilled guitar shred of Davey French join forces behind the storm of giant guitar riffs swinging mightily from song to song. A bit of tasteful keyboards from Josh Crawley add atmospheric punch to songs that could crush a tiny dive bar or destroy the cheap seats in the world’s biggest arena with equal force.

Album Tracklist:
01. Sugar Noise
02. The Man Who Broke His Own Heart
03. American Monster
04. Complacent
05. You
06. This Is Your Death Song
07. Simple And Plain
08. Anything Is Better Than This
09. Van Gogh Sun
10. Pretty Bomb
11. Safe

Everclear have released a lyric video for ‘The Man Who Broke His Own Heart‘, a song that manages to encapsulate the spirited essence of everything that makes this band great. Confidence, self-deprecation, recrimination, and redemption all collide in the barnstorming rock radio anthem.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE OFFICIAL “THE MAN WHO BROKE HIS OWN HEART” LYRIC VIDEO

Everclear are:

Art Alexakis – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Davey French – Guitar, Vocals
Freddy Herrera – Bass, Vocals
Josh Crawley – Keyboards, Vocals
Sean Winchester – Drums, Percussion, Vocals

Everclear can be found online in the following locations:

https://www.facebook.com/everclear
https://twitter.com/everclearband
www.pledgemusic.com/projects/everclear

Everclear hit Australian shores soon, catch them at the following dates:

KillRockstar Presents:

Everclear
Sparkle and Fade Australia 2015
*Tickets Selling Fast!*

Thursday 7th May, Fowlers, Adelaide
With Special Guests The Motive & Glass Skies
www.moshtix.com.au www.oztix.com.au

Friday 8th May, Corner Hotel, Melbourne (SOLD OUT!)
With Special Guests Antiskeptic & Klinger
www.cornerhotel.com

Saturday 9th May, Eatons Hill FMX Festival, Brisbane
With Bodyjar,Art vs Science, The Strums & Antiheros
www.oztix.com.au

Sunday 10th May, The Metro, Sydney
With Special Guests Wasters & The Dead Love
www.ticketek.com.au

Tuesday 12th May, Small Ballroom, Newcastle
With Special Guests Yours Alone & Capeside
www.oztix.com.au

Wednesday 13th May, 170 Russell, Melbourne (NEW SHOW ADDED!)
With Special Guests Antiskeptic & The Drop Bears
https://170russell.ticketscout.com.au/gigs/3616

Thursday 14th May, Rosemount, Perth
With Special Guests Tired Lion & Pat Chow
www.oztix.com.au

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