It’s been awhile, but then again it usually is with us. We’ve never been the best at staying on top of our social media game, and I don’t think that’s a shock to anyone. But today is special, and scary. It’s equal parts bright and dark.
InGhosts has never been about us, it’s been about community and love; about being something better than we were yesterday. It’s about the people we meet on the road, and the people who reach out to us online. We’ve been a band for a long time now, and it’s the little things that have kept us alive this whole time.
The team on this one is a lot wider than normal and I wouldn’t have had it any other way:
I have the biggest appreciation for Josh Schroeder for pushing me to find my voice while we worked on our least record, for helping and working with me to develop something I could finally be proud of. For Nazaret for helping me tweak and tune my voice while I was trying to figure out what the hell I was doing and writing/reaffirming my choices on this track.
For Jacob, Davon, Jade, and Taylor for believing in me when I couldn’t believe in myself. For being my rock when I was at my lowest and keeping me on track to just be able to get to this point today.
For Mel for being my collaborator, for pushing me to try new things and experiment with new ideas, for listening to me meltdown about my insecurities and helping me standup to them, and for just always being the best friend I could ask for.
For Nathan for repeatedly pushing my mixing ability and being my constant mentor for the last, I don’t know, 8 years? The mix wouldn’t sound half as good as it does without him pushing me and lending me his ear at 2 am while I’m killing my ears slowly.
For Damon and Alex giving up hours, days, weekends at practice, on the road traveling states away to play a shitty bar but ultimately helping us build the base and foundation we have to even keep releasing music. We met so many amazing people together and it would have been impossible if not for you guys.
For Robert and Oliver for always calling me on my bullshit and telling me to get out of my head when I feel like I’m failing, for constantly checking my professionalism and my mental and keeping me balanced behind the scenes. For just being solid dudes who I met online but shared so many passions and hardships with.
Over the past year I’ve felt broken, ready to quit, to give up on everything that makes me happy and these people make me realize time and time again that there’s more to life than just feeling defeated.
So, I give you the single most terrifying piece of music I’ve ever publicly released. A song showcasing my anxiety and all of the unnecessary pressure I put on myself everyday. A song about my flaws and my desire to overcome them, just like I believe you can overcome them too.
I haven’t given up yet and neither should you, #WeAreStrongerThanDefeat
It’s that time @inghosts brand new album is FINALLY out!! Peep them on @applemusic @spotify @youtubemusic @googleplaymusic @theghostboyco Now time to get ready to see hem tonight in Mishawaka at #SmithsDowntown with @theomniscientofficial and friends!! @vocalzonehq @eargasmearplugs @ricola @bigelowtea #TeaProudly #EraseRewrite #InGhosts #HoldYourGround #WeAreWarriors #PEEPTHISSHIT #NewMusic #AlbumReleaseDay #HappyAlbumReleaseDay #ISolumnlySwearThatIAmUpToNoGood (at Fort Wayne, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2683q8gKfX/?igshid=11j6ouim4dcux
Some food Some gas And we’re off to the next town. One day, I’ll be doing this professionally. Who am I seeing in Grand Rapids at @mulliganspubgr with @inghosts @ageofaletheia @citystate_official and @vestigialband tonight?! #SoundOff #InGhosts #InghostsLive #ageofalethia #AgeOfAlethiaLive #Vestigial #VestigialLive #CityState #CityStateLive #WeekendWarrior #Touring #SometimesToFeelAHumanEmotionILikeToEatMyOwnHair (at Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzBSJabAId-/?igshid=h4pu08ng70cz
What do you do when you can’t sleep? Workout to your own private @inghosts concert #GravityTourMemories #InGhosts #SadBois #Warren #Michigan #hotrockssportsbarandmusiccafe #Sadcore #OneDayIllHaveTheStaminaToSingAWholeSet #TheyCarveItInOurBones #TheyShoveItDownOurThroats #Movement #ThereWillBeMovement #Hype #Lit #StraightFire #SometimesToFeelAHumanEmotionILikeToDrinkMyOwnHair (at Fort Wayne, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtfIZXoAiqM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zduogxhgl6w5
Had so much fun on our little vacation. Honestly can’t think of anyone better to spend it with than my man and the bois in @inghosts Glad I could finally meet the other third of the band, this time, too! Love my new shirt, too! Now for some road fuel and then we head home! #TheColdCanHoldMyHeart #GravityTour #SadBois #EmoAF #InGhosts #InBoats #InTotes #InMoist #WompSquad #Bluenanamous #PersonalMemes #TooManyInsideJokesToCount #OhMyGodIHAVEToShowYouGuysThisCatThisLadyHad #50YearOldDick #SquaterProblems #Cats #CatsOfInstagram #OiWithThePoodlesAlready #SometimesToFeelAHumanEmotionILikeToDrinkMyOwnHair (at Streamwood, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrdMdDYA97n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kzjo4okulaac
Had so much fun on our little vacation. Honestly can’t think of anyone better to spend it with than my man and the boisssss! Glad I could finally meet the other third of the band, this time, too! Love my new shirt, too! Now for some road fuel and then we head home! #TheColdCanHoldMyHeart #GravityTour #SadBois #EmoAF #InGhosts #InBoats #InTotes #InMoist #WompSquad #Bluenanamous #PersonalMemes #TooManyInsideJokesToCount #OhMyGodIHAVEToShowYouGuysThisCatThisLadyHad #50YearOldDick #SquaterProblems #Cats #CatsOfInstagram #OiWithThePoodlesAlready #SometimesToFeelAHumanEmotionILikeToDrinkMyOwnHair (at Streamwood, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrdMdDYA97n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r0sm1z7ptfct
