88 Mile Trip Post New Single “Castle of Souls”
Rocker. And I was talking about the song there, but if you took it as an assessment of yourself — i.e., that you’re a rocker — then in all likelihood you’re the target demographic for “Castle of Souls.” The new single from Vancouver troupe 88 Mile Trip doesn’t ask much from the listener, isn’t trying to do anything too fancy, but is a straightforward, classic-style groove and hook and the four-piece sound on point as they head toward the follow-up to 2015’s Through the Thickest Haze.
And no, I don’t know what’s behind the probably-nine-year stretch between 88 Mile Trip offerings, but you know, since both the band’s moniker and their last release’s title are both about having a hard time doing things — an 88 Mile Trip isn’t nothing, especially if you’re walking or biking, and maybe they got stuck in that thick haze for three or four years on their way; hell if I know — maybe we can give them a break in our content-obsessed age. That said, I guess the single counts as new content, so we’re all complicit in cultural entropy. You, me, whoever those fuckers were who bought Bandcamp this week and laid off half the staff. Knew ‘Bandcamp Daily’ was too pro to last.
But let me not get sidetracked. The third 88 Mile Trip outing doesn’t have a name yet, but I’m willing to bet that it will by the time it’s released, so stick around for more either way. Here’s details on the single, courtesy of the PR wire:
Canadian Heavy Rockers 88 MILE TRIP Release New Single, “Castle of Souls”
Heavy rockers 88 MILE TRIP have released new single, “Castle of Souls.” Recorded and produced by Derek Mattin, the song is available now on all major digital platforms, including the following:
Bandcamp: 88miletrip.bandcamp.com/track/castle-of-souls
Spotify: spotify.link/1oed3ArEXDb
Apple Music: music.apple.com/ca/album/castle-of-souls-single/1711150469
YouTube: youtu.be/-iBBhyMskJs
The new track, which will be included on the band’s as yet untitled, third collection of original material, follows 2015’s Through The Thickest Haze.
88 MILE TRIP was formed in Vancouver, BC (Canada) in 2013. Their unique blend of influences from classic rock and metal to contemporary stoner rock, doom , and hardcore make for a captivating cocktail of music that the band describes simply as “heavier rock and roll.”
88′ have played countless shows across Canada, both as a supporting act and headliner. Stay tuned for more new music and live appearances!
“Castle of Souls” single artwork by Ashy Derocher.
88 MILE TRIP is:
David Bell: Vocals
Casey James: Guitar
Darin Wall: Bass (Greyhawk, Glyph, Skelator)
Eddie Riumin: Drums (Maule)
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