New Jersey post-hardcore outfit With Sails Ahead have released a long-awaited single, “Darting Eyes”. Their first since 2022’s “Acid Redux”, it’s been a long time coming for the burgeoning five-piece. Engineered and produced by guitarist Josef Warner-Reyes, mixed by August Axcelson (ASkySoBlack, Kaonashi), and mastered by Kris Crummett (Hail the Sun, Issues), the sound’s only further enhanced with the dream-team behind it.
Arguably their most polished work yet, “Darting Eyes” is a blast to listen to as vocalist Sierra Binondo flexes her juxtaposing harsh vocals with a gorgeous chorus. The most striking part, though, is the riff that follows the chorus – as technical as it is heavy, it’s a refreshing listen and honestly pretty natural to put on repeat for fans of the guitar lead in its closing minute. Accompanying the single is a music video directed by Kris Khunachak with some neat psychedelic vfx and some camaraderie that adds to the song’s flair. I had a chance to hear this song played live when the group made their way to Chicago this summer and anxiously waited for its release date.
Check out the band’s new single in the video above or streaming here!
Hailing from New Jersey, With Sails Ahead are best known for their heartfelt brand of post-hardcore which blends bright j-rock-esque melodies with progressive technicality. Named one of Asbury Park Press’ bands and artists you need to hear, the group has built a following by opening for acts such as Hail the Sun, Royal Coda, and Eidola, and touring the US with their beloved collaborators and peers pulses., Adventurer, and I Met a Yeti. With Sails Ahead will release their debut full-length album Spring 2024.
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