Baroness’ New Single “Shine” is a Sonic Journey Worth Taking
The mighty Baroness have a new album coming out and if you’re like me, you’re absolutely fucking pumped to get your copy of Stone in your hands next month. As always, the band keeps taking liberties with their own sound and creating unique experiences with each single they release.
If you remember, the first single “The Last Word” had a somewhat familiar feel to it thanks to the undeniable hook and trippy, melodic chorus. Then came “Beneath The Rose,” which has the kind of chuggy riffs you’d come to expect over the years from this band, while using John Baizley and Gina Gleason’s vocals to create an almost otherworldy texture at some points.
With “Shine,” Stone‘s final single, the band head into a more ethereal plane with acoustic guitars before giving way to a song that unfolds over six and a half minutes. It really is worth listening to as a fan, as it’s equally brand new and familiar at the same time.
Honestly, having listened to the whole thing already, it’s hard to explain how these songs sound and feel without talking about it in context of the whole thing. This is definitely going to be one of those albums that you’ll have to listen to the entire thing to really get it.
Stone is coming out on September 15 via Abraxan Hymns, but you can preorder/presave your copy today.
The band are also heading out on tour with a number of supporting acts including Jesus Piece, Portrayal of Guilt, Primitive Man, KEN Mode, and more. Check out the full list of dates below.
October 13 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
-With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind
October 14 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
-With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind
October 15 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
–With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind
October 17 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor
–With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind
October 18 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
-With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind
October 20 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
-With special guests Portrayal of Guilt and Escuela Grind
October 21 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
-With special guests Portrayal of Guilt and Escuela Grind
October 22 – Austin, TX – Empire Control Room & Garage
-With special guests Portrayal of Guilt and Escuela Grind
October 24 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
-With special guests Primitive Man and Midwife
October 25 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
-With special guests Primitive Man and Midwife
October 27 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
-With special guests Primitive Man, Midwife and Agriculture
October 28 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
-With special guests Primitive Man, Midwife and Agriculture
October 29 – Berkeley, CA – UC Theater Taube Family Music Hall
-With special guests Primitive Man, Midwife and Agriculture
October 31 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
-With special guests KEN Mode and Hoaxed
November 3 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
-With special guest KEN Mode and Hoaxed
November 4 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
-With special guest KEN Mode and Vile Creature
November 6 – Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
-With special guest KEN Mode and Vile Creature
November 7 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theater
-With special guest KEN Mode and Vile Creature
November 9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
-With special guest Wayfarer and Destiny Bond
November 11 – Denver, CO – Summit
-With special guest Wayfarer and Destiny Bond
November 12 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room Lounge
-With special guest Wayfarer and Destiny Bond
November 14 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
-With special guest Chat Pile and Spotlights
November 15 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
-With special guest Chat Pile and Spotlights
November 17 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
-With special guests Vile Creature and Spotlights
November 18 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
-With special guests Vile Creature, Spotlights and Cloud Rat
November 19 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall
-With special guests Vile Creature and Spotlights
November 20 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
-With special guests Vile Creature and Spotlights
November 22 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
-With special guests Soul Glo and Spotlights
November 24 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom
-With special guests Soul Glo, Spotlights and Cloud Rat
November 25 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
-With special guests Soul Glo and Spotlights
November 26 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
-With special guests Soul Glo and Spotlights
November 28 – Boston, MA – Royale
-With special guests Sheer Mag and Imperial Triumphant
November 29 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
-With special guests Sheer Mag and Imperial Triumphant
December 1 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
-With special guests Sheer Mag, Uniform and Zorn
