After nearly topping Billboard’s Heatseekers & Alternative New Artist charts with their 2018 self-titled debut and critically praised follow-up 2021’s “Aftermath”, Chicago’s red-hot rock band Belmont has announced plans to release their eagerly anticipated third record, “Liminal”, on April 12th, 2024, via Pure Noise Records.
Today, Belmont reveals the album artwork, tracklist and new single / title track, “Liminal”. The song is accompanied by the music video directed and produced by Michael Herrick (Knuckle Puck, Real Freinds) seen below.
Commenting on the single’s lyrical content, vocalist Taz Johnson says: “Much like life, our thoughts are a series of never ending transitions with no start or finish, a cycle we never escape. Learn to find comfort in what never was, cuz it will always be”.
Belmont’s awaited third record, “Liminal”, is a testament to the band’s growth as musicians and continued quest to explore sonic realms beyond their signature style. Expanding on their early pop-punk roots, the three-piece blend and bend genres with fun yet complex experimentation and refined instrumentation. From anthemic pop-punk sing-alongs to electronic driven body movers, “Liminal”, is a non-stop party made for high-fives and stage-dives.
While “Liminal”’s sound is upbeat, the lyrics take on somewhat of a more poignant tone with stories of inner turmoil, rumination and emotional distress with hopeful narratives of acceptance, perseverance and mindfulness.
“‘Liminal’ as the title for our third record is meant to be an escape to a different world”, Johnson says. “It’s a nostalgic longing for a place that doesn’t really exist, but you wish you were there”.
Pre-order & pre-save “Liminal” here.
Tracklist:
1. SSX Trickmont
2. Two’s a Party
3. Liminal
4. Day By Day
5. Moxie
6. Dark Paradise
7. All Bite
8. B3ND BUDGE
9. Counterfeit
10. N2
11. Play Pretend
12. I Don’t Really Care
Formed by Chicago high school friends in 2014, Belmont quickly evolved from local pop-punk band to internationally lauded rock band with the release of their 2016 EP, “Between You & Me”, and 2018’s debut, self-titled full-length. After signing with Pure Noise Records, the then three-piece went on to release 2021’s heralded sophomore record, “Aftermath”, produced by Andrew Wade (A Day To Remember, Neck Deep, Real Friends).
The trio made up of Taz Johnson (vocals), Brian Lada (drums, guitar, bass, programming) and Jason Inguagiato (guitar) will return in 2024 with their third album, “Liminal”, which further expands their eclectic sound incorporating a fusion of pop-punk, metal, electronic and more on what will prove to be one of their best releases yet!
Weblinks:
belmontil.com
www.facebook.com/belmontband
