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New Light​/​The Stars in Your Eyes

by ghost island

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Since the 2017 release of Assimilation, Phoenix-based -ghost island- grew to five members. The band's latest single released in conjunction with Fluttery Records reflects not only a growth in size, but also an aspiration toward a powerful sound. "New Light" was intended to underscore the concept of monumentality--the song brings listeners through a ten-minute transition from the mysterious into the magnificent. It's also somewhat of an experiment, as the band played with new effects and instruments to expand its approach to songwriting. This song was the first composed by all five members before life's twists and turns drove some members into different geographies, and some new personal revelations changed the direction of the forthcoming album. Still, "New Light" is not a mournful reflection on loss, but instead a celebration of the monument it stands on, foreshadowing something yet to come.

Accompanying this release is a remix of one of -ghost island-'s first solo compositions by John Romero, "The Stars in Your Eyes." The song from 2012 showcases a pursuit of simplicity reminiscent of Hammock, and it has been refreshed with Roddy Nikpour's addition of keys. This release was exclusively self-recorded, mixed, and mastered in house, and the members handled all artwork. All 14 minutes of new music bring hope and despair, sure to leave listeners yearning for the upcoming full-length album, tentatively scheduled for late 2018 or early 2019, also through Fluttery Records.

credits

released September 28, 2018

recorded in various locations in 2017 and 2018
ghost island is: michael arzac, nathan ahles, harout hagopian, roddy nikpour, john romero
engineered, mixed, and mastered by john romero
original photography and design by roddy nikpour and john romero
thank you to friends, family, and all loved ones
please send all inquiries to ghostislandsounds@gmail.com

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