AFTERLIFE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM THE PAIN THAT SHAPES US
Is It Any Good?
Coming out of West Palm Beach, Florida, AFTERLIFE — Tyler Levenson (vocals), Andrew McGuire [guitar], Luke Walkinshaw [drums], and Tristan Edwards [bass] — are thrilled to announce their new album The Pain That Shapes Us, out November 6 via Mascot Records.
“Empty” is a bit of a change of pace for Afterlife, as the band veered off course when it came to songwriting — and to excellent results.
“‘Empty’ navigates the reality of a devastating heartbreak, exploring the weight of emotional emptiness and mental exhaustion,” says Levenson. “For me, it’s one of the most vulnerable songs on the album, born from a collection of unfortunate experiences woven into one tragic outcome. The emotional honesty guided not only the lyrics but also the sound of the track. During this song’s creation, we wanted the atmosphere to match the moodiness of the lyrics, allowing us to create a unique sonic landscape, setting the song apart on the album… When writing this song, I knew that the only way to truly express the song’s emotions was through singing them, making ‘Empty’ the first Afterlife track without screaming or rapping.” The album is a critical creation for the band.