Passion. Expression. Drive. Hamilton-based pop punk band Academy Killer incorporates each of these things into every note, and is excited to share it with the world via their new sophomore EP, Lost in Make Believe. Today the band is surprising fans with the record a day early, streaming now exclusively on The Noise.
“I think we’ve taken a bit of a risk with Lost in Make Believe by making a record that doesn’t necessarily fit one particular genre identity. We as individuals are complex and who we are isn’t so black and white,” shares lead singer Kevin Dean. “By writing from pure emotion and not keeping that ‘pop punk’ label in mind, a record with many sides and sounds has come to life and we couldn’t be more excited to show the world who we really are and what we’re doing. We hope people can connect with the songs and the messages we share.”
Set to be released this Friday, September 20th, 2019, Lost in Make Believe encompasses the band’s earnest, honest, and playful energy. For additional information or to pre-order the EP, please visit: www.lostinmakebelieve.com.
Academy Killer rallies listeners to shake off prescriptive norms with their celebratory brand of rock ‘n roll. The band builds on a pop punk foundation with driving, uplifting guitar work and soaring, impassioned vocals. Drawing inspiration from emo, modern pop, 90’s rock and even the stylings of 50’s crooners, they deliver lively melodies underscored by deeply introspective, yet relatable lyrics and themes of self-discovery, positivity, love and loss. Whether on stage or on the radio Academy Killer hooks listeners with their spirit and then lets them get lost in layers of songwriting and feel.
Established with 2016’s Late to the Party EP, Academy Killer has quickly built a local following and broken onto the festival circuit with appearances at Burlington’s Sound of Music, Hamilton’s Supercrawl and Canadian Music Week in Toronto. The quartet, comprised of Kevin Talbot (vocals, guitar), Lucas Goldson (lead guitar), Omar Kurd (bass) and Nathaniel Schuster (drums), are united in their aim to create thoughtful music that’s exciting and honest.
Academy Killer has recently emerged from studios and are eagerly preparing to share their second EP, Lost in Make Believe, out this Friday, September 20, 2019. Pre-order the EP now at www.lostinmakebelieve.com.
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Lost In Make Believe Tracklisting:
1. The Distance
2. Figure Me Out
3. While I Drown
4. It’s True
5. Looks to Kill
6. Seventeen
7. Tonight
