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Shane Told of Silverstein at the Festival d'été de Québec on July 10, 2024 in Quebec City, Canada Silverstein at the Festival d'été de Québec on July 10, 2024 in Quebec City, Canada, Festival d'été de Québec, Quebec City, Quebec, CAN - 10 Jul 2024
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Silverstein, the revered Canadian post-hardcore band, has made a remarkable return with their latest single “Drain the Blood,” featuring Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker. This track comes from their forthcoming double album “Pink Moon,” which is part of a larger, immersive project. The album is slated for release on September 12 via UNFD, and is expected to continue showcasing Silverstein's innovation and expansive musical range, while remaining true to the emotive core that the band is known for.

“Drain the Blood” emerges as the second single from “Pink Moon,” encapsulating themes that resonate deeply with today's technological discourse. According to guitarist Paul Marc Rousseau, the song symbolically raises a flag against the encroachment of artificial intelligence on the arts. Rousseau has expressed a firm stance on maintaining the human essence within art, creating music that is spontaneous and unexpected, qualities he believes AI cannot emulate. His reflections capture the foundational fervor with which “Drain the Blood” was created, asserting it as his personal favorite amongst the band’s repertoire.

Shane Told, the band's frontman, echoes these sentiments by stressing the thematic message of “Drain the Blood.” The track is painted as both a stark warning and a resistive cry against the possibility of creativity being stripped of its innate human touch by technology. Told describes the video for the single, shot in a disquieting Los Angeles setting reminiscent of “Severance” and “Black Mirror.” The dystopian aesthetics here draw parallels to the iconic “Terminator 2,” capturing the tension and fear of an impending future where artistic expression could potentially lose its emotional depth.

The track and its accompanying video amply display Rory Rodriguez’s unique contribution. His vocal entry is special, characterized by an intensity that matches Silverstein's narrative imagery. His line “Can I be honest now? I don’t see a way we get beyond this hell,” viscerally reflects the existential dread encapsulated in the band's project. The collaboration underscores the interconnected narrative that Silverstein seeks to deliver through “Pink Moon,” with contributions from not just Rodriguez, but also Cassadee Pope, taking listeners through a spectrum of emotions and reflections.

Silverstein's “Pink Moon” serves not just as a musical effort but as a chapter in their evolving artistic journey. Conceived in the high deserts of Joshua Tree, the album is described as being crafted amidst transformative experiences that also prompted the release's method as a double LP. The project is a continuation of their previously released “Antibloom,” designed to offer an expansive listening experience while housing a thematic unity—a testament to Silverstein's mastery in embedding layered stories within their music.

In celebration of their lasting legacy, Silverstein’s “25 Years Of Noise” tour further amplifies their impact on the music scene. This tour, which spans across multiple continents, offers fans an opportunity to revisit the band's expansive discography and influence the live setlists through votes, thereby providing an interactive and nostalgic live experience. The tour is slated to bring the band to various prominent festivals and locations, climaxing in a final performance at Brooklyn’s renowned venue in December.

“Drain the Blood” and “Pink Moon” collectively affirm Silverstein's unwavering dedication to challenging norms and inspiring discourse through music. As they champion the persistence of raw emotion in art against a backdrop of technological threats, Silverstein remains at the forefront of the post-hardcore scene, daring to evolve within their genre while fiercely protecting its humanity. Such endeavors ensure their continued resonance and place within the pantheon of modern rock music.

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