Published: January 1, 1970
The band comments:
"With 'The Almost' we wanted to dive into the dangers of comparing yourself and your achievements to the people around you. It is all too easy to see the often manipulated, idyllic versions of people's lives on social media and come to the conclusion that you're missing out, that you're not living life to the fullest. To be stuck in a place where you feel like your life has not begun is a horrible and unnecessary feeling, and we wanted to put a name to it. That's where 'The Almost' comes in.
"Our version of this place, 'The Almost', is a sort of limbo. It serves as an allegory for these comparisons, trapping us and getting in the way of self-fulfilment and happiness. The results of this process are seen in this darker, more corrupted reflection of Cherry that has taken over in the visuals, serving as a personification of the dangers of being trapped in vicious cycles like this one."
DEFENCES has completed numerous U.K. tours with multiple sell-out headline shows, not to mention numerous festival appearances including Download, Takedown,
Turbulence and Burn It Down. These shows and releases, combined with the online community being cultivated on their #TheHeart fan page, ensure that the band remains connected with their constantly growing fanbase as they move into their upcoming release.
In September, DEFENCES will return to British stages with new material.
Swarm6ix will be joining them as special guests.
DEFENCES live:
05.09. UK, Birmingham - Subside /w Swarm6ix
06.09. UK, Nottingham - The Old Salutation Inn /w Swarm6ix
07.09. UK, Tunbridge Wells - Sussex Arms /w Swarm6ix
08.09. UK, Bridgewater - Cobblestones /w Swarm6ix
07.12. UK, Brighton - Hammerdown Winter Militia
DEFENCES are:
Cherry Duesbury - Vocals
William Young - Keys, Vocals
Calum Wilmot - Guitar
Owen Hughes-Holland - Bass
Kyle Parke – Drums
