We’re pleased to bring you the premiere of Praise‘s new song “Crash Into My Life” (listen below). The track is taken from Leave It All Behind, which will be released on May 6th through REACT! Records.

Vocalist Andy Norton comments:

“Throughout the last few years I’ve watched my friends fall in love, get married and have kids. I see the way these friends look at their partners and can tell that its something I’ve never experienced. I never thought that relationships of that depth were something I was capable of having. I found myself thinking a lot about love and my past relationships and realized that I haven’t felt that way about another person. Up until this point in my life I never thought it was ever something that I wanted or needed. I had learned to be ok with being alone. ‘Crash Into My Life’ is a song about realizing you might need something that you never thought you wanted.”

Purchase Leave It All Behind here.

While the genre of hardcore most often brings to mind aggressive, chaotic live shows and blistering sonic intensity, some of most promising output from those within the hardcore scene has been created when these musicians strive for something more melodic. Just as Youth of Today evolved into Shelter, 7 Seconds expanded their sound over time, and Minor Threat gave way to Dag Nasty and Embrace, an experienced group of hardcore diehards have come together to form Praise. The band steps in a more melodic direction than the notable list of other bands they’ve spent time in, especially evident on their newest offering, “Leave It All Behind.”

Originally formed in 2009, Praise set out from the beginning to showcase their less aggressive side, pulling deeply from the roots of mid-’80s DC, while still providing a contemporary spin. The band teamed with REACT! Records to release an EP and single (2010’s “Growing. Changing. Healing.” and 2011’s “Two Songs”), followed by their fantastic debut LP, “Lights Went Out” in 2014, before slowing down to tackle personal struggles and explore other musical endeavors.

Now, with a slightly modified line-up and renewed enthusiasm for their unique brand of melodic hardcore, Praise have created their most interesting release to date. Entitled “Leave It All Behind,” this seven song EP marks a decidedly more tuneful tendency and exhibits a strength of songwriting that only comes from playing together for all these years. Where their previous releases felt indicative of their origins, this EP undeniably feels like something fresh and exciting.

Upcoming Shows:

May 13-14 – Washington, DC at REACT! Records Showcase w/ Mindset