Blue October will be at the Showbox Market on Sunday October 6th in Seattle Washington.The show starts at 7:30 with opening acts The Unlikely Candidates and Tori Vasquez. Tickets can be found here.
BLUE OCTOBER, the San Marcos, TX-based band known for shimmering rock songs and haunting lyrics on albums such as 2009’s Billboard Top 15 debut, Approaching Normal, 2011’s Billboard Top Ten debut Any Man In America and the Platinum-selling Foiled, makes a triumphant return with Sway (Up/Down Records), the band’s first album in two years.
With lush, atmospheric songs such as “Bleed Out,” “Angels In Everything” and “Fear,” and the edgy rocker “Put It In,” the Texas four-piece comes back strong with a revitalized energy and a positive outlook. As singer Justin Furstenfeld puts it: “This album is about why life is so beautiful. It’s about facing fears and recognizing miracles every day. It’s about enjoying yourself and realizing that life is not something you can half-ass.”
The members of Blue October are unanimous in their enthusiasm for the new record and its new direction. As Ryan puts it: “We are absolutely very much a band: we were a performing band before we ever made any records and that’s what we are today. We’re four guys who are humbled and blessed to be able to do what we dream about.”
Matt is effusive. “The wonderful thing about playing in the band, for a long time, the message has always stayed the same. Which is to put out music that has a message and substance. Every single song has a purpose or a reason, even if the themes change, we always have something to say. I think that’s really special and that’s really special to be a part of.”
Sway authenticates the strength of Blue October. The songs are moving, emotional and dynamic; the lyrics are poignant and the sound is breathtaking. As Justin puts it, “We’re tighter than we’ve ever been, as a band and as a family. We’ve been through so much together and it comes through in the music. We’re stronger, and I think people will hear that, because the music truly shines.”
