LIVING WITH LIONS 2011 cannot come soon enough for Vancouver’s Living With Lions as the band prepares for the release of their second full-length record, provocatively titled “Holy Shit”. It has been a long and winding road since the band formed in 2007. The band first emerged in Canada with the release of their acclaimed “Dude Manor EP”, followed quickly by their de- but full-length “Make Your Mark” via Black Box (2008) & Adeline (2009). That record pro- duced the popular single “A Bottle Of Charades” which has been featured on a handful of compilations and video game placements, and saw video play on Fuse and MuchMusic. This release also got them included in Alternative Press’ 100 Bands to Know for 2010. From the start, there was something tangibly different about Living With Lions – their tra- LIVING WITH LIONS demark dynamics and anthem-esque melody – set them apart in the punk rock communi- Title: Holy Shit ty. The sound is something exciting, fresh, and definitively theirs. It’s a sound that resona- tes with the new generation of punk rock fans and the grizzled veterans alike; it appeals to Release-Date: 14.10.2011 both the most jaded underground hardcore/punk rock fan as well as the fluffiest pop punk REDFIELD 062 fan. It is in every sense accessible, honest, genuine and heart-felt. They wear their influ- Barcode CD: 4260080810845 ences proudly while cultivating an experience all their own. Barcode Vinyl+CD: 4260080810852 LC 12650 With performances at The Fest, and tours alongside bands like Polar Bear Club, The Swellers, A Wilhelm Scream and The Wonder Years, the table seemed to be set for a huge step forward with the release of their second full-length. However, things didn’t come Tracklist: together as easily as predicted. The amicable departure of two founding members during 1. Pieces the recording process delayed the completion of “Holy Shit”. The remaining members 2. Regret Song (Chase Brenneman – guitar/vocals, Landon Matz – guitar, Loren Legare – drums) conver- 3. In Your Light ted their frustration and disappointment about the departures and delays into creative 4. Honesty, Honestly energy. Recruiting long time friends Stuart Ross (vocals) and Bill Crook (bass/vocals) to 5. Whatever You Want round out the lineup, the band quickly finished the album and emerged rejuvenated, refo- 6. Maple Drive Is Still Alive cused and motivated. 7. Wake Up 8. Matthew’s Anthem “Holy Shit” reveals a group of young musicians, songwriters and friends maturing and truly 9. Rough Around The Edges coming into their own on all levels. The album touches on all the hallmarks of good punk 10. When We Were Young rock – angst, frustration, regret, longing and triumph – while staying true to the band’s defi- nitive sound. “These songs are all about real people and situations that we’ve had to deal with,” says guitarist Chase Brenneman. The album opens with the anthemic track Production: Dan Weston & Jay Baty “Pieces”, a song that deals with a relationship that crumbles unexpectedly. This is a con- Mastering: Joao Carvalho sistent theme throughout the record. “It’s something people can definitely relate to on their own level.” says Brenneman. Design: Cody Fennell Other stand-out tracks include, “In Your Light” and “Maple Drive Is Still Alive” which cap- ture the band’s trademark dynamic shifts between energetic double-time punk rock and half-time sing-along choruses. Songs like “Wake Up” and “Rough Around The Edges” showcase a darker, edgier side of the band – something they wear quite well. Thunbuschstr. 5 The first single, “Honesty, Honestly” is the most immediately memorable track – featuring D- 42781 Haan-Gruiten an upbeat verse and soaring chorus, along with one of the strongest lyrics on the whole Tel.: +49 (0) 5422 962599-13 record. “You got the best of me, now take the rest of me” vocalist Stuart Ross quips in one Fax.: +49 (0) 5422 962599-13 of the most self-aware moments on the album. The accompanying video captures the ban- d’s self-deprecating sense of humour as well – another element of the band’s persona that www.redfield-records.de endears them so much to their fans. The progression that this record shows is evidenced by the international interest that it is generating. With confirmed and coordinated releases in Canada (Black Box), the United States (Adeline), Japan (Ice Grills), Australia (3Wise) and Europe (Redfield Records), the world is embracing Living With Lions. Their sound and message are resonating on a grassroots level everywhere they go – transcending time zones, oceans, and language Von-Hünefeld-Straße 2 barriers. D- 50829 Köln Tel: +49 (0) 221 5342 - 0 2011 will be a very special year for the band supporting “Holy Shit”. It took a few years, Fax: +49 (0) 221 5342 – 1000 countless months on the road and a steady dose of adversity to get here, but the band has www.alive-ag.de seen it through and delivered an album that, without a doubt, will have been worth the wait. LIVING WITH LIONS are Chase Brenneman – Gitarre/Gesang, Landon Matz – Gitarre, Loren Legare – Schlagzeug, Stuart Ross – Gesang, Bill Crook - Bass/Gesang www.facebook.com/livingwithlions .