UK band ACRES recently announced that their new album “The Host” arrives May 2 via Solid State Records.
Today, they share the new single “Staring at the Sun.” Watch the performance video, which presents the band in its most natural state with instruments in hand, here. There’s also subtle voyeuristic vibe to the camera angles and you won’t be able to look away. The song showcases the band’s quiet-loud dynamics — Acres’ deftness with melody, maelstrom, and romantic misery.
“‘Staring at the Sun’ is a classic miserable Acres love song,” shares vocalist Ben Lumber. “The record goes in a brand new direction, but we wanted a few songs to nod to our roots with remnants of our old vibe. It’s about not being able to let go of someone or something who has a hold over you.“
“The Host represents a bold step in a new direction for us as a band, we’ve always pushed ourselves to evolve with every album and never write the same record twice,” Lumber explains. “This time the process was unlike anything we’ve done before, working with Landon Tewers brought a fresh perspective and added a new flair to our sound that we’re really excited about!”
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Audiences initially fell under Acres’ spell in 2019 when they unveiled the fan favorite “Lonely World”. After grinding on the road, they made significant strides with 2023’s “Burning Throne”. “My Everything” reeled in 2.6 million Spotify streams followed by “Hold On” with another 2 million Spotify streams. Kerrang! applauded how, “Acres display their potential with some big choruses to match,” and When The Horn Blows hailed Burning Throne as “a classic metalcore album filled with swinging hooks, rough riffs, popping electronic elements and lovely vocals that turn into monster screams.”
During October 2024, the band hopped the pond to record what would become “The Host” with none other than The Plot In You frontman Landon Tewers behind the board as producer. The musicians stayed at his Michigan studio. Beyond enjoying the onset of Halloween in America, they expanded their sonic palette by incorporating elements such as drop-tunings and leaning on the producer’s perspective, acumen, and wisdom.
“THE HOST” Tracklisting:
“Bloodlust”
“Not So Different”
“Staring At The Sun”
“Built To Bleed”
“Your Goodbye”
“Steal The Light”
“Around Again”
