NEW ALBUM, IV, OUT TOMORROW VIA PINK EYE RECORDINGS IN CANADA AND ANTIFRAGILE GLOBALLY
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“Newmarket quartet the Elwins unleash prolific and high-energy indie-rock sounds in their new single “Take Me All The Way.” The band combine guitar riffs straight from ’70s classic rock with modern powerhouse vocals to create a unique blend that’ll make you feel like a seasoned rock fan. Fans of the Black Keys will find much to love with these up-and-coming rockers. The catchy single will appear on their fourth studio LP due this fall.” - Alt Press
“’Take Me All The Way’ channels the best of various rock and roll elements found through different decades. Its catchy guitar hook is reminiscent of The Beatles and The Kinks, two of the bands biggest influences on their latest work. The release is also accompanied by a throwback-style video directed by Wyatt Clough and filmed with retro lenses to give a film-noir classic rock feel.” – Earmilk
‘“Take Me All The Way” is a hard-hitting rock number…” – American Songwriter
Photo credit: Wyatt Clough // DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES
With The Elwins ready to release their new LP, IV, this Friday via Pink Eye Recordings in Canada and AntiFragile globally, the band are celebrating by releasing the new video for album cut “Hung Up”. “When we started talking about video vibes we liked the idea of interpreting the song in a different way,” says Francesco Figliomeni. “We were chatting with our friend/collaborator Wyatt Clough (who has filmed all of the videos released so far and also took the album cover photo) and he mentioned he had been researching certain cult practices and we thought that would work really well for this song, being ‘hung up’ in something that may not be good for you - no disrespect to any of our fans who may be in cults, please still buy our album. Initially we thought we would hire an older actor to play a kind of the cult leader but with everything going on we decided that maybe we should just be the cult experimenting with our crystals and getting in touch with the astral plane/praying to catch a glimpse at the astral man. We shot the video in about a day and a half at this cute little cabin near Kingston. If you haven’t spent a day running around digging up crystals from the ground I would highly recommend it.”
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The Elwins, have made a decade-long career touring the world, selling out shows, and stealing fans’ hearts. Since the release of their first full-length release And I Thank You in 2012, the Toronto four piece band has become a staple at home and abroad.
Back with their fourth LP, IV, band members Matthew Sweeney, Francesco Figliomeni, Feurd, and Travis Stokl recorded the new album in a handful of studios across Toronto.
Produced by Feurd and mixed by JUNO award winning Jay Dufour, the latest collection of music is more direct and vulnerable than their previous releases. Now backed by their own independent label, Pink Eye Recordings, the band utilized their new freedom to play with different sounds and abilities. Leaning on each other, the band embraced new environments and methods, like renting out an old church, writing in the dark, and switching up instruments. The outcome is their most emotional and sweeping record to date.
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The thirteen track album is haunting and heartbreaking in the best way possible. With sharp songwriting, classic tones. and creative textures, IV is a polished evolution that takes listeners back to the band’s roots. “Something Is Happening Here” kicks off the record with smooth harmonies and unflinching lyrics. Sweeney describes the song's origins as “someone helping you out when you’re in a rut, and making you believe in love again.” The first single from IV, “Take Me All The Way” is a classic rock anthem you can’t help but sing along to. Sung from a place of desperation, the infectiously melodic and emotional single is a glimpse into the rest of the album. “Weight of the World” is an eerie and introspective track, the heavy drums, ethereal vocals, and a stripped down chorus will leave you with goosebumps. Figliomeni’s voice shines in the album’s stripped-down track “Daughter Song”.
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The cinematic, yet delicate string ensemble is loaded with tender heartache alongside raw vocals. Crafted to be listened to from start to finish, Each track on IV serves as a part of a larger narrative that has you placing the puzzle pieces together one-by-one. Described by Figliomeni as a “labour of love”, IV is not just an album, but an unique experience that sinks it’s hooks into your heart and doesn’t let go
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IV TRACKLIST
01 Something Is Happening Here
02 Take Me All The Way
03 Rockin’ The Horse
04 Let Her Be The One
05 Giving Up On Yourself
06 I Will
07 Weight Of The World
08 Slow Motion
09 Backyard At My Mom’s
10 Hung Up
11 1971
12 Daughter Song
13 Hold On To Love