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Final Gasp have premiered a new video for their new song “The Apparition.” This track is from their new album, “New Day Symptoms,” which will be released on February 27.

Frontman Jake Murphy commented on the single:

“[It’s] a story of reality being much more horrifying than fiction. It’s about a captain and his crew on a small boat. A storm came and capsized it and he and his two crew members were forced to swim to some sort of safety. Ultimately only he survived, having to watch his two friends be taken away by something that could have been avoided. He knew a storm was coming but thought they could make it. It’s all about bad timing and facing the consequences.”

He also added the following about the album:

“I think we’re still figuring it out, to be honest. It’s like most things when you start out you have a vision and stick to it, we just quickly realised we could do so much more with it. We blossomed into this group of people that all have similar influences, but see them from different perspectives. We could hear the band beginning a new chapter.”

“It got me personally more excited, because everything was on the table and everyone’s ideas were blending together really well. Naturally we still rely on what we’re used to, but this time we let ourselves explore different tones. And we were all so open and receptive to each others’ ideas that writing and recording this record was more of a collaboration. Having Arthur (Rizk, producer) produce this record opened even more ideas to us. Everyone was together at all times for a week while recording this, whether it be at the AirBnb working on songs, or working on them in the studio. It was a total hands-on, involved process between all of us.”

“With this one, I didn’t want it to be as personal. But then reading the lyrics back, I ended up feeling differently about them – they were personal on a different level. A lot of these songs are written from an outside perspective, what could’ve happened if things were different, but ultimately it didn’t end that way. You can’t change what’s already been done, so you just have to move on. It just means it’s a part of who you are now.”

“It’s exciting to have the record out. I think this is an evolution of the band and we’re just going to keep writing music that inspires us. We’re going to continue moving forward – you can’t stay in the same place forever. That’s the message of this record and it’s there to resonate for people who may not feel it’s possible.”

“New Day Symptoms” Track Listing:

01. “Eternal Silence“
02. “Look Away“
03. “The Apparition“
04. “Gifted Shame“
05. “No Hand To Lead“
06. “Prediction“
07. “Burials Of Birth“
08. “Fractures“
09. “New Day Symptoms“
10. “Pale Sun“

Tour Dates:

02/26 Cambridge, MA – Sonia
03/01 Cincinnati, OH – Dsgn Clltcv
03/02 Kansas City, MO – Howdy
03/04 Denver, CO – Bar 404
03/05 Salt Lake City, UT – Aces High Saloon
03/07 Portland, OR – The High Water Mark
03/08 Vancouver, BC – The Cobalt
03/09 Seattle, WA – The Funhouse
03/11 Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial
03/12 Oakland, CA – Stork Club
03/13 Los Angeles, CA – The Moroccan Lounge
03/14 Joshua Tree, CA – Joshua Tree
03/15 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
03/16 Mesa, AZ – The Nile Underground
03/19 Tulsa, OK – Whittier Bar
03/20 Austin, TX – The Lost Well
03/21 Dallas, TX – Dusty’s
03/22 Little Rock, AR – Vinos