Let’s face it: If you’re not in Las Vegas, NV, this weekend for When We Were Young Fest, you’re missing out. But we’ve got you so covered, it’ll feel like you’re there! Ahead of their When We Were Young Fest performance of their 2008 full-length album New Surrender featuring their hit single “Feel Good Drag,” Anberlin has surprised fans with the unexpected drop of their new single “High Stakes.”
“Bringing Matty into the band has been beneficial on countless levels,” drummer Nate Young shares on the future of the band. “He’s brought a fresh perspective to the picture that allowed us re-discover our rootsand made us fall in love with music all over again. ‘Walk Alone’ & ‘Seven’ were the beginning of a new era, ‘High Stakes’ is proof that Anberlin is here to stay.”
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Matty Mullins stepping in as the band’s touring vocalist, adds, “When I first joined the band, Joey gave me a giant folder of old Anberlin instrumentals that never got used. The intention wasn’t to use them, but just for me to enjoy them as a fan. I went through all of the songs like a kid on Christmas. It was like having access to a time capsule and getting to see inside the making of one of my favorite bands of all time.
He continues, “The instrumental for what became “‘High Stakes’ stood out to me as one that really embodied the Anberlin that I fell in love with at 14 years old (the working title was JOMO 18). I instantly started writing to it and sharing it with the guys. It’s an unbelievable honor to be a part of this new season of Anberlin & it’s so insanely cool to incorporate a piece of the band’s history that the fans never heard. We couldn’t be more excited about this song and & can’t wait for everyone to hear it!”
Anberlin will be performing at When We Were Young on Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20, at 12:45 PM local time on the Allianz Stage.
Tour Dates:
- Oct. 19—Las Vegas, NV @ When We Were Young
- Oct. 20—Las Vegas, NV @ When We Were Young
- Dec. 16—St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Landing
