Ahead of the release of with you in spirit, Balance And Composure dropped the Will Yip-produced title track. The LP arrives out on October 4 via Memory Music. Previously the alt-indie act released “cross to bear,” “sorrow machine,” “any means,” and “believe the hype.” The track deals with a familiar, yet uncomfortable feeling: grief. Vocalist and guitarist Jon Simmons sings “Motivation has been not so hot. I am worthless. It’s been way past overdue. And you’re locked in, I can feel it. I am nothing without you. I fall under without you.” Check out the title track below. Despite the heavy themes featured on… Read more »
Ahead of the release of their upcoming LP with you in spirit, Balance And Composure dropped the latest single from the album “any means.” The track is the fourth single from the upcoming release following “cross to bear,” “sorrow machine,” and “believe the hype.” Leading up to the release, Jack Appleby noticed an interesting post to tease the new song. The band posted a photo of a single New Balance shoe ahead of the drop to say that new Balance And Composure content was coming. Like its predecessors, “any means” features melodic post-punk vibes balanced by sincere lyricism as Jon… Read more »
After surprising fans in May with two new tracks as well as the announcement of their forthcoming 10-track collection, with you in spirit, Balance And Composure has offered the latest preview of the album with the release of “Believe The Hype.” Additionally, the group has issued an official music video with the new single. Vocalist/guitarist Jon Simmons shares, “We were writing these songs for the pure reason of having an outlet and getting together with your friends, no pressure. We were longing for it, and we found it as soon as we got together. We didn’t want that train to… Read more »
Marking their first new full-length collection since the release of their 2016 album Light We Made, Balance And Composure have announced the arrival of their new record, with you in spirit. The 10-track body of work is slated to be released on October 4 via Memory Music and can be preordered here. Additionally, the group has unleashed the atmospheric first preview with “cross to bear.” Vocalist/guitarist Jon Simmons shares, “We were writing these songs for the pure reason of having an outlet and getting together with your friends, no pressure. We were longing for it, and we found it as… Read more »
After 6 years of waiting, Balance and Composure delivered two remarkable tracks to mark their return last month. Now their new track “Last To Know” has been issued a stunning video to accompany the release. The Dessie Jackson-directed visual creates a serene landscape that perfectly captures the essence of “Last To Know.” Through its haunting melody, driving guitar riffs, and introspective lyrics, “Last To Know” showcases the raw emotions of betrayal and abandonment and finding the strength to move forward on your own. Read more: Sum 41 To Disband Following Final Album Release And World Tour “It’s the feeling of… Read more »
Balance and Composure are back after a five-year hiatus, and have delivered two truly special new tracks as a welcome back present.
This week’s Singles Lost in Time features music by Balance and Composure and The Fall of Troy.
This week on In Frequency, Eleanor Grace sits down with Jon Simmons of Balance and Composure for a chat about their third record Light We Made, released last month on Vagrant Records.
If you see clouds rolling in, and rain starting to fall, never fear—you’re just witnessing the arrival of Balance and Composure’s new album Light We Made.
Circa Survive are headed out on the road with Balance and Composure and Chon this spring. The full US tour starts in March and continues through early May.
