Cemetery Sun has released the band’s new single and video, “Misery’s Company.” The band recently signed with Velocity Records and will release its new album, ASCENSION, on Oct. 8, 2021.
Cemetery Sun consists of Vocalist Josh Doty; Lead Guitarist Matt Scarpelli; and Guitarist/Producer Elliot Polokoff.
“Misery’s Company” fuses pop-punk, active rock, and alternative into a powerful sonic mixture with catchy lyrics that explore toxic relationships. The video for the track, directed by Adam Dillon, showcases a high-octane performance from the band that wouldn’t look out of place in a music video rock block in the early 2000s.
“This is a song encouraging personal liberation past the negativity that can so easily weigh each and every one of us down,” stated Doty. “Sometimes what’s closest to us can be the most toxic towards who we are and it’s up to us whether to let those things control us, or detach ourselves and walk away a better person.”
On ASCENSION, Cemetery Sun explores themes of mental health and complex relationship dynamics, with introspective lyricism that feels personal yet relatable. The band members recorded 90% of the album at their home studio, which not only allowed them to have complete artistic freedom and direction, but it provided them time to hone their desired sound without being pigeon-holed into one specific genre. Citing everyone from Linkin Park to The Neighbourhood as influences, the band exemplifies a diverse range of sounds across the ten songs on the album. From radio-rock friendly tracks like “IDNUA” and “Chemical Warfare” to the catchy pop-punk vibe of “Heartbreak Kid” featuring fast-rising emo-rapper LiL Lotus, ASCENSION is sure to be a breath of fresh air in a scene that has been yearning for the kind of innovation.
“Our record ASCENSION is not only our first full-length record but was also a therapeutic outlet for helping ourselves become better versions of who we are,” Doty said. “We hope our listeners will pick this message up. We also feel that this record has songs you can enjoy no matter what kind of music you’re into or enjoy.”
ASCENSION Tracklist: 1. Misery’s Company 2. IDNUA 3. Chemical Warfare 4. 19 5. I’m Not Sorry Now 6. Fallin’ 7. Heartbreak Kid ft. LiL Lotus 8. Issues 9. Slippin’ Away 10. Devil On Your Tongue
The band is also set to hit the road this fall, supporting The Score in October, followed by a longer run with Grayscale.
Tour Dates w/ The Score 10.12.2021 • Fresno, CA • Strummer 10.13.2021 • San Francisco, CA • Brick & Mortar 10.14.2021 • San Deigo, CA • House of Blues – Voodoo Room 10.16.2021 • Tucson, AZ • 191 Toole 10.17.2021 • Los Angeles, CA • Echo 10.19.2021 • Denver, CO • Summit Music Hall 10.20.2021 • Salt Lake City, UT • Loading Dock 10.22.2021 • Seattle, WA • Crocodile 10.23.2021 • Portland, OR • Hawthorne
w/ Grayscale, Girlfriends, and Young Culture 11.03.2021 • Albany, NY • Empire Live 11.04.2021 • Easton, PA • One Centre Square 11.05.2021 • Asbury Park, NJ • The Stone Pony 11.06.2021 • Richmond, VA • Canal Club 11.08.2021 • Greensboro, NC • The Blind Tiger 11.09.2021 • Jacksonville, FL • 1904 Music Hall 11.10.2021 • Gainesville, FL • High Dive 11.12.2021 • Houston, TX • Studio @ Warehouse Live 11.15.2021 • Tucson, AZ • 191 Toole 11.17.2021 • Pomona, CA • The Glass House 11.18.2021 • Santa Cruz, CA • The Catalyst Atrium 11.19.2021 • Berkeley, CA • Cornerstone Berkeley 11.20.2021 • Sacramento, CA • Holy Diver 11.22.2021 • Colorado Springs, CO • The Black Sheep 11.23.2021 • Omaha, NE • Slowdown 11.24.2021 • Iowa City, IA • Gabe’s 11.26.2021 • St. Paul, MN • Amsterdam Bar and Hall 11.27.2021 • Palatine, IL • Nellie’s 11.30.2021 • Grand Rapids, MI • Elevation @ The Intersection 12.01.2021 • Columbus, OH • Skully’s Music Diner 12.02.2021 • Harrisburg, PA • House of Music, Arts & Culture 12.03.2021 • Rochester, NY • Montage Music Hall 12.04.2021 • Worcester, MA • The Palladium 12.05.2021 • Wilmington, DE • The Queen
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Cemetery Sun has released the band’s new single and video, “Misery’s Company.” The band recently signed with Velocity Records and will release its new album, ASCENSION, on Oct. 8, 2021.
Cemetery Sun consists of Vocalist Josh Doty; Lead Guitarist Matt Scarpelli; and Guitarist/Producer Elliot Polokoff.
“Misery’s Company” fuses pop-punk, active rock, and alternative into a powerful sonic mixture with catchy lyrics that explore toxic relationships. The video for the track, directed by Adam Dillon, showcases a high-octane performance from the band that wouldn’t look out of place in a music video rock block in the early 2000s.
“This is a song encouraging personal liberation past the negativity that can so easily weigh each and every one of us down,” stated Doty. “Sometimes what’s closest to us can be the most toxic towards who we are and it’s up to us whether to let those things control us, or detach ourselves and walk away a better person.”
On ASCENSION, Cemetery Sun explores themes of mental health and complex relationship dynamics, with introspective lyricism that feels personal yet relatable. The band members recorded 90% of the album at their home studio, which not only allowed them to have complete artistic freedom and direction, but it provided them time to hone their desired sound without being pigeon-holed into one specific genre. Citing everyone from Linkin Park to The Neighbourhood as influences, the band exemplifies a diverse range of sounds across the ten songs on the album. From radio-rock friendly tracks like “IDNUA” and “Chemical Warfare” to the catchy pop-punk vibe of “Heartbreak Kid” featuring fast-rising emo-rapper LiL Lotus, ASCENSION is sure to be a breath of fresh air in a scene that has been yearning for the kind of innovation.
“Our record ASCENSION is not only our first full-length record but was also a therapeutic outlet for helping ourselves become better versions of who we are,” Doty said. “We hope our listeners will pick this message up. We also feel that this record has songs you can enjoy no matter what kind of music you’re into or enjoy.”
ASCENSION Tracklist:
1. Misery’s Company
2. IDNUA
3. Chemical Warfare
4. 19
5. I’m Not Sorry Now
6. Fallin’
7. Heartbreak Kid ft. LiL Lotus
8. Issues
9. Slippin’ Away
10. Devil On Your Tongue
Pre-orders for the album can be found HERE.
The band is also set to hit the road this fall, supporting The Score in October, followed by a longer run with Grayscale.
Tour Dates
w/ The Score
10.12.2021 • Fresno, CA • Strummer
10.13.2021 • San Francisco, CA • Brick & Mortar
10.14.2021 • San Deigo, CA • House of Blues – Voodoo Room
10.16.2021 • Tucson, AZ • 191 Toole
10.17.2021 • Los Angeles, CA • Echo
10.19.2021 • Denver, CO • Summit Music Hall
10.20.2021 • Salt Lake City, UT • Loading Dock
10.22.2021 • Seattle, WA • Crocodile
10.23.2021 • Portland, OR • Hawthorne
w/ Grayscale, Girlfriends, and Young Culture
11.03.2021 • Albany, NY • Empire Live
11.04.2021 • Easton, PA • One Centre Square
11.05.2021 • Asbury Park, NJ • The Stone Pony
11.06.2021 • Richmond, VA • Canal Club
11.08.2021 • Greensboro, NC • The Blind Tiger
11.09.2021 • Jacksonville, FL • 1904 Music Hall
11.10.2021 • Gainesville, FL • High Dive
11.12.2021 • Houston, TX • Studio @ Warehouse Live
11.15.2021 • Tucson, AZ • 191 Toole
11.17.2021 • Pomona, CA • The Glass House
11.18.2021 • Santa Cruz, CA • The Catalyst Atrium
11.19.2021 • Berkeley, CA • Cornerstone Berkeley
11.20.2021 • Sacramento, CA • Holy Diver
11.22.2021 • Colorado Springs, CO • The Black Sheep
11.23.2021 • Omaha, NE • Slowdown
11.24.2021 • Iowa City, IA • Gabe’s
11.26.2021 • St. Paul, MN • Amsterdam Bar and Hall
11.27.2021 • Palatine, IL • Nellie’s
11.30.2021 • Grand Rapids, MI • Elevation @ The Intersection
12.01.2021 • Columbus, OH • Skully’s Music Diner
12.02.2021 • Harrisburg, PA • House of Music, Arts & Culture
12.03.2021 • Rochester, NY • Montage Music Hall
12.04.2021 • Worcester, MA • The Palladium
12.05.2021 • Wilmington, DE • The Queen
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