AS IT IS // Drop New Single ‘The Wounded World’ And Announce New Album ‘The Great Depression’

Brighton based band As It Is have announced the release of their new album, The Great Depression by dropping new single, The Wounded World.

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The nihilistic first cut off the record sees the quartet throw it back to the emo golden age, giving us multiple ‘blink, and you might think it’s Gerard Way’ moments.
Speaking of the meaning behind the track, frontman Patty Walters explained:

“The Wounded World is a commentary on the polarised and volatile modern reality, which we’ve allowed.” Walters went on to discuss the accompanying video by saying: “The video depicts a not-so-distant dystopia … I feel that we as a society have embodied a destructive habit of talking without listening, surrounding ourselves with alternative facts and headlines, totally void of open-mindedness or empathy. Despite the labels and beliefs that all too often divide us, we are one people, and we’re all to blame.”

The Great Depression promises to maintain this dark vibe throughout its 12 tracks, holding up a mirror to the human condition and discussing complex questions of mental health and the value of life.

Speaking of the inspiration behind the release, Walters said:

“The Great Depression is about the societal romanticisation of depression, the disrepair of present-day human connection, told through the story of a man who finds himself face-to-face with Death. This album is about asking questions rather than offering answers, exploring the lines where consolation and glorification collide, and asking if art is too subjective to offer a universal solution.”

Given the sensitive lyrical content of the record, the band have also teamed with a handful of non-profit organisations, and will donate a portion of proceeds to these causes, while aiming to create a positive change with their music.

The Great Depression is set to be released on 10th August via Fearless Records/Caroline Australia with pre orders available here.