*The Following Press Release Was Issued By Better Noise Music*
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT RELEASE NEW EP ‘SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL. 1)’
OUT NOW VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
STREAM/DOWNLOAD IT HERE
THEATRICAL EMO ROCK GROUP SET THE MOOD WITH HYPNOTIC COVER OF TEARS FOR FEARS’ “MAD WORLD”
Credit: Aaron Mash
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT have released a new EP SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL.1) via Better Noise Music. The four-track EP, out now, features four occult-driven tracks which cater to the band’s potent blend of modern rock anthems molded with emo and pop-punk theatrics. Of the four tracks, two are covers of iconic songs from artists that have inspired THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT’s vibrant sound: Radiohead’s “Creep” (released this past August in partnership with The Hot Topic Foundation to support non-profit music, art, LGBTQ+ and mental health organizations for youth and teens) and Tears For Fears’ “Mad World.” Stream and/or download SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL.1) now at https://thefuneralportrait.ffm.to/sfbtavol1.
“’Sounds From Beyond The Abyss (Volume 1)’ was designed to be a fun departure, something to hold over fans while we finish up the steps towards our full record release,” shares vocalist LEE JENNINGS. “Within the lore of our band; it represents secret tracks, hidden away to be discovered by some unlucky Samaritan. Occult sounds meant to hypnotize the listener with music from an alternate reality. Which is to explain the case of covers & alternate versions of original songs. A ‘what if?’ scenario for our fans and ourselves.”
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT have shared a lyric video for their hypnotizing “Mad World” cover, released alongside the SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL.1) EP.
“Anyone who has met the band for more than 45 seconds can tell that we’re all big Donnie Darko fans, so when the question of a new cover came up, ‘Mad World’ was an obvious answer,” says JENNINGS. “Drawing more from the Gary Jules rendition than the Tears For Fears original, this cover of ours is all about the mood and vibe. Finding the balance between capturing the essence of The Funeral Portrait alongside the Samhain spirit was the tightrope we had to walk and we’re very happy with the outcome.”
Sounds From The Abyss (Vol. 1) Cover Artwork
Sounds From The Abyss (Vol. 1) Track Listing
1. Voodoo Doll (From Beyond The Abyss)
2. Mad World (Tears For Fears cover)
3. Creep (Radiohead cover)
4. Voodoo Doll
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT are LEE JENNINGS (vocals), CODY WEISSINGER (guitar), CALEB FREIHAUT (guitar/auxiliary), ROBERT WESTON (bass) and HOMER UMBANHOWER (drums).
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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions and tours. Better Noise Music was founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).
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