SHADOW AGE - "Ours"

SHADOW AGE: Richmond post-punks return with new single "Ours"; US fall tourdates with VOSH and more; remix cassette drops December 1

Richmond, Virginia post-punks Shadow Age have returned from a long hiatus and delivered "Ours," their first new track since 2018.

Stream the official "Ours" music video and read an extensive new interview with frontman Aaron Tyree, here: https://post-punk.com/richmond-post-punk-outfit-shadow-age-return-with-new-single-ours-plus-interview/

Shot and directed by Cat McCarthy, the "Ours" video sees the trio bathed in smoke and vibrant hues and features more than one moonwalk, courtesy of Tyree. Over the song's five-minute arc, Tyree's rich, clear voice soars alongside guitarist Tony Gloom's melancholy strumming and drummer Patrick DeWit's irresistible beat.

The track – in its original form, plus a slew of remixes – will be released on cassette on December 1st via Play Alone Records. 

Post-Punk.com reports: "Emerging from a five-year hiatus with renewed energy and a fresh perspective, Richmond, Virginia’s post-punk outfit Shadow Age returns... 'Ours' is an emotional anthem that features Tyree’s powerful vocals, set against a danceable drumbeat and complemented by reverb-drenched guitars and keys. The song serves as a dreamlike tribute to resilience in the face of heartbreak, and is sure to move anyone who listens."

"One of my favorite things about this song is that I can give a multitude of answers about what it's about," says Tyree. "The moon. Time. Being alone. Finding solace. Acceptance. I wanted to write something that was honest and real, but not too specific. Vague but tangible. The lyrics were written over the course of a week in a methed out hotel in Salt Lake City."

Shadow Age's return to the scene will be rejoiced by old fans and welcomed by newcomers familiar with the likes of Drab Majesty, Urban Heat, French Police, and Soft Kill. Before the hiatus, the band released one LP and two EPs, and shared stages with the likes of The Chameleons and Modern English.

Tyree describes the chaotic state of affairs that led him to step away from music five years ago: "Everything was a mess. I was unbearable to be around. I needed time away from everything. As I was centering and stabilizing my mind and life, I was thrown into a time mostly defined by loss. Lovers, friends, family, death... the world, to a degree. I started really looking at my life and flaws and mistakes and reconciling them. After a while I just realized, 'There's only ever really today. Half of my friends are dead. I'm healthy. I can't stop writing good songs. The time to do Shadow Age is now.' Now we are here."

New single "Ours" was recorded and mixed by Ricky Olson and mastered by Dan Randall. For the remixes, Tyree reached out to some of his closest friends and collaborators. He states: "As soon as we left the studio after tracking 'Ours' I asked Tony Gloom about doing the Petrified Entity remix. I was curious to hear his take on what a remix would look like, seeing as how he co-wrote the track. I really like the bounce and optimism he brings to the track. House music extraordinaire, Maude is my friend and former bandmate Aaron Boles. I like how big and theatrical his mix turned out. Glyphics is the solo project of Evan Sharfe, formerly of Skeleton Hands. A couple of years ago while I was visiting Evan in Cincinnati, he made an off-handed comment about completing a remix in an hour for a friend of his. I joked that he would have the same amount of time to complete a Shadow Age remix and the whole idea of him doing a remix spawned from there. According to him, his remix is essentially what Shadow Age would sound like if he produced us. Xör is the solo project of Matthew from Secret Shame. I really like how his mix feels more open and dour. I also like how he played around with the structure."

Shadow Age will hit the road October 25th for a 3-week US tour, including dates with Twin Tribes, VOSH, and more. “Excited to announce our first tour in more than five years," states Tyree. "We will be playing some new material for the first time live. We are playing a few of our favorite cities to play, and also playing some cities for the first time ever.”

A new full-length album is in the works for 2024.

Oct 25 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Rock Room
Oct 26 – Chicago, IL @ Open Center for the Arts
Oct 27 – Memphis, TN @ Zen House (w/ Twin Tribes, VOSH)
Oct 28 – Dallas, TX @ The Armory (w/ The Pop Ritual)
Oct 29 – Laredo, TX @ Boogalo (w/ The Pop Ritual)
Oct 30 – San Antonio, TX @ The Mix (w/ The Pop Ritual)
Oct 31 – El Paso, TX @ The Living Room (w/ The Pop Ritual)
Nov 1 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Church (w/ Yellowcake)
Nov 2 – Los Angeles, CA @ Footsies
Nov 3 – San Diego, CA @ The Bancroft
Nov 4 – Oakland, CA @ Joy Gallery
Nov 5 – Portland, OR @ Blackwater
Nov 7 – Salt Lake City, UT @ INTL Artist Lounge
Nov 8 – Denver, CO @ The Crypt (w/ VOSH)
Nov 9 – Wichita, KS @ The Lumberyard
Nov 11 – Indianapolis, IN @ Healer
Nov 12 – Richmond, VA @ Cobra Cabana

Tracklist:
1) Ours
2) Ours (Xör Remix)
3) Ours (Petrified Identity Remix)
4) Ours (Maude Remix)
5) Ours (Glyphics Remix)

Lineup:
Aaron Tyree - guitar, keyboard, vocals
Tony Gloom - guitar, keyboards
Patrick DeWit - drums
Dann Rothwell - live bass

https://shadowage.bandcamp.com/
https://instagram.com/shadowagesongs/

Photo by Cat McCarthy