| Toronto’s punk quartet WE OUTSPOKEN has signed to Los Angeles-based Cyber Tracks, which is owned and operated by NOFX’s Aaron Abeyta and his wife Jen. Their new album State Of The Art is due out on May 17, 2019. The band is giving fans a taste of their forthcoming album by unveiling the first song “Break Away” via Soundcloud. The band will be launching the album by playing a record release show at The Bovine in Toronto on May 25th. “These are a collection of songs that we wanted to write at that moment in time, a snap shot of what we were experiencing,” explains vocalist and guitarist Anthony Mascarin. State Of The Arttouches on everything from escape (“Break Away”) to that one summer that you never forget (“Last Summer”) to toxic relationships (“Ruin You”) to doing what is right and needed when it may not be easy (“For Now”). Ten tracks were co-produced, mixed and mastered by Justin Bonfiniand three tracks were co-produced and mixed by Anton Delost (Seaway, Bearings, Living with Lions) and mastered by John Naclerio. Also, “For Now” was co-written and co-produced by Tom Thacker of Gob and Sum 41. |
| “’Break Away’ was written during a time where I was going through a lot mentally,” describes Mascarin. “On top of that my health wasn’t the greatest. I wanted to get away from it all and start new. I wanted to write a song that could help me get through this time of my life in hopes that other people could relate to it as well. We’re all going through something.” We Outspoken has released three albums and three EPs. Numerous songs have been featured in video games including Downhill Xtreme, Downhill Xtreme 2, Skateboard Party 2, Skateboard Party 3, Snowboard Party, Snowboard Party 2, and Dream League Soccer. Their music will be appearing on Downhill Xtreme 2 and BMX The Game as well. In addition, the band has released seven music videos in conjunction with Toronto-based film production company Rawfootage Productions. They’ve logged a lot of miles and have toured with a bunch of bands including Yellowcard, New Found Glory, Less Than Jake, Reel Big Fish, Four Year Strong, and The Ataris. WE OUTSPOKEN is Anthony Mascarin (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Alex Mascarin (drums),Joe Manchisi (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Chris Andrews (bass). Their new album State Of The Art is due out on May 17, 2019 via Cyber Tracks. North American and European tour dates are in the pipeline and will be announced in the near future. |