Silent Planet have released a new single, ‘In Absence’, from the upcoming album “When The End Began,’ due out 11/2/18 via Solid State Records. ‘In Absence’ follows three prior singles, including ‘Share The Body’, ‘Vanity of Sleep’ and ‘Northern Fires’. In support of the release, Silent Planet will embark on a fall co-headlining tour with Stray From The Path. See below for a full list of dates. the video for ‘In Absence’ can be seen below.
Since forming in 2009, Silent Planet have steadily gained traction by playing local venues throughout California and expanding to the DIY touring scene throughout the United States. Over the past 9+ years, the band gained prominence thanks to their vast array of influences, anchored by Russell’s master’s degree in psychology and field experience as a mental health therapist. As a result of their continued momentum, Silent Planet took home the “Underground Band of the Year” award at the 2017 APMA awards.
Produced by Will Putney, “When the End Began” captures Silent Planet’s aggressive live sound while retaining their more exploratory ambient elements. Along with Russell’s poignant lyrics, the band had a plethora of talent and skills to draw on for the new record. From the dynamic range of bassist Thomas Freckleton, to the progressive drumming of Alexrene Camarena and the diverse arrangements of primary song architect and guitarist Mitchell Stark, Silent Planet have managed their most deliberate, cohesive effort to date.
Speaking to the new record, Silent Planet say, “We want to connect and grow. These song are our way of giving back to so many of those who have given to us. On tour, we’ve met people isolated by bigotry, marred by addiction, scarred by loss – these songs are for them and anyone else grappling with these situations.”
“Hope doesn’t have to be an abstract concept,” they continued. “It can be an embodied reality.”
Tour Dates
10/28 Pomona, CA @ Glass House *
10/29 Sacramento, CA @ Holy Diver *
10/30 Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone *
11/1 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex *
11/2 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater *
11/3 Kansas City, MO @ Davey’s Uptown *
11/4 Dallas, TX @ 2513 Deep Ellum *
11/6 Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live *
11/7 Houston, TX @ Houston Underground *
11/9 Orlando, FL @ The Abbey *
11/10 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade *
11/11 Nashville, TN @ The End *
11/13 Chicago, IL @ Subterranean *
11/14 Detroit, MI @ The Shelter *
11/15 Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry *
11/16 Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground *
11/17 Ottawa, ON @ 27 Club *
11/18 Montreal, QC @ L’Astral *
11/19 Worcester, MA @ Palladium *
11/20 Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry *
11/21 Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory *
11/23 Dendermonde, Belgium @ Zenith
11/24 Manchester, UK @ Satans Hollow
11/25 Birmingham, UK @ Asylum 2
11/26 Glasgow, UK @ Garage Attic
11/27 London, UK @ New Cross Inn
11/28 Trier, Germany @ Ex-Haus
11/29 Kiff @ Aarau, Switzerland
11/30 Brno, Czech Republic @ Eleven Club
12/01 Bialsko, Poland @ Rudeboy Club
12/02 Bratislava, Slovakia @ Kulturák Klub
12/03 Hungary, Budapest @ Dürer Kert
12/04 Wien, Austria @ Escape
12/05 Graz, Austria @ Explosiv
12/06 Inssbruck, Austria @ PMK
12/07 Ennepetal, Germany @ Christmas Rock Night
12/08 Ennepetal, Germany @ Christmas Rock Night
12/09 Leipzig, Germany @ Naumanns
12/10 Prague, Czech Republic @ Rock Café
12/11 Berlin, Germany @ Musik & Frieden
12/12 Schweinfurt, Germany @ Alter Stattbahnhof
12/13 Florence, Italy @ Cycle Club
12/14 Modena, Italy @ La Tenda
12/15 Milano, Italy @ Circolo Svolta
12/16 Karlsruhe, Germany @ Knockdown Festival
* = w/ Stray From The Path
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Lyric video for ‘In Absence’
Video for ‘Share The Body’
Lyric video for ‘Vanity Of Sleep’
Video for ‘Northern Fires (Guernica)’