A&M/Octone Records has announced the return of Flyleaf with the band’s new EP, “Who We Are”, due on July 9. The extended-play recording features live songs from Flyleaf‘s recent tour with new singer Kristen May and includes their new single, “Something Better”, with a guest appearance by P.O.D. lead singer Sonny Sandoval. The track was recorded with longtime producer Howard Benson during a break between a busy schedule of touring and writing new material.
According to a press release, “Who We Are” features Flyleaf‘s signature and live sound, including hits like “Call You Out”, “Fire Fire”,“Broken Wings” and “Sorrow”, plus the aforementioned “Something Better”.
“The live tracks came from our 2013 winter tour with Drowning Pool,” says Flyleaf in a statement.
“‘Something Better’ is one of the first songs we wrote with Kristen May. It was an awesome experience writing together! Plus, having Sonny from P.O.D. on this track was really special. We’ve been fans of theirs for years, and it was an honor to do this collaboration. We think y’all will love it!”
The “Who We Are” EP can now be streamed in its entirety at RevolverMag.com.
Flyleaf hits the road on a co-headlining nationwide tour with P.O.D.beginning July 13 in Kenosha, Wisconsin and continues through August 10 in San Diego, California. The band will be offering the sale of limited edition silk-screen prints designed by bass player Pat Seals on the Flyleaf web site and bundled with the “Who We Are” EP.
Kristen May replaced original vocalist Lacey Sturm after the latter abruptly departed the group in October 2012.
Sturm left the band on the eve of the release of its third album, New Horizons, which came out on October 30 and sold 20,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 16 on The Billboard 200 chart.
Sturm issued a statement about her exit from the group she co-founded, saying, “I am very thankful to have recently become a mom to one of the greatest blessings of my life, my son Jack . . . I understand that, for me, living life to the fullest in this season means to step down as the lead singer for Flyleaf.”
The new album follows up 2009′s Memento Mori and Flyleaf‘s self-titled 2005 debut, which have combined to sell more than 1.6 million copies in the U.S.
“Some fans may miss the husky moans of Lacey Sturm, but in my opinion, the members of Flyleaf found an even stronger musician in Kristen May. It’s cool how she can deliver screeches combined with bell tones in the same breath! The guitar and bass lines are strong and tight. The drum patterns are simple, yet consistent. “New Horizons” is a lovely introduction to a new start in Flyleaf’s career. In their case, change is definitely a good thing.”
To read the entire New Horizons album review click here.
Upcoming Shows:
Jul 11 Pops, Sauget, IL
Jul 12 Rock On The River, Prairie Du Chien, WI
Jul 13 Brat Stop, Kenosha, WI
Jul 14 – Joliet, IL – Co-headlining with P.O.D..Joliet, IL
Jul 16 – Dayton, OH – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Dayton, OH
Jul 18 – Flint, MI – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Flint, MI
Jul 19 – Baltimore, MD – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Baltimore, MD
Jul 20 – Luzerne, PA – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Luzerne, PA
Jul 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Philadelphia, PA
Jul 23 – Boston, MA – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Boston, MA
Jul 24 – New York, NY – Co-headlining with P.O.D. New York, NY
Jul 26 – Clifton Park, NY – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Clifton Park, NY
Jul 27 – Syracuse, NY – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Syracuse, NY
Jul 29 – Nashville, TN – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Nashville, TN
Jul 30 – Baton Rouge, LA – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Baton Rouge, LA
Aug 01 – Midland, TX – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Midland, TX
Aug 02 – Dallas, TX – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Dallas, TX
Aug 03 – El Paso, TX – Co-headlining with P.O.D. El Paso, TX
Aug 04 – Amarillo, TX – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Amarillo, TX
Aug 06 – Albuquerque, NM – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Albuquerque, NM
Aug 08 – Anaheim, CA – Co-headlining with P.O.D. Anaheim, CA
Aug 09 – West Hollywood, CA – Co-headlining with P.O.D. West Hollywood, CA
Aug 10 – San Diego, CA – Co-headlining with P.O.D. San Diego, CA
Aug 15 Hi Fi, Brisbane, Australia
Aug 16 Hi Fi, Melbourne, Australia
Aug 17 Metro Theatre, Sydney Nsw, Australia
Aug 30 LifeLight Music Festival, Worthing, SD
Band members:
Kristen – vocals
Sameer Bhattacharya – guitar
Jared Hartmann – guitar
Pat Seals – bass
James Culpepper – drums
Weblinks: Website / Facebook / Twitter
Video below ‘Something Better’
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