Australian melodic metalcore band Windwaker have officially announced their third studio album, ‘smile, you’re on camera.,’ while introducing fans to a new single with the premiere of the music video for “closer.”
Set for release on October 23 via Fearless Records, the upcoming full-length follows the band’s previous album ‘HYPERVIOLENCE’ and continues their evolution with a more guitar-driven and analog-focused approach.
Windwaker described “closer” as a reflection of the uncertainty and sacrifices that come with pursuing a life in music:
“‘closer’ is an allegory for the struggles of being in a band dealing with rejection, self-doubt, and the resilience in spite of that to keep going with something you’ve given everything to. It’s a message for all to keep trying and strive further toward their goals.”
The band added that the song explores the difficult choice between walking away for a more traditional path or continuing to commit to something they have invested years into building.
A press release further detailed the themes behind ‘smile, you’re on camera.,’ describing the album as a collection focused on growth, pressure, sacrifice and remaining authentic in an increasingly superficial world.
“‘smile, you’re on camera.’ ruminates on the weight of time and growth, struggles and sacrifice for the better life and authenticity in spite of a world full of superficial and sinister characters and bad actors.”
The record is described as a more introspective release that captures different moments from the band’s journey rather than following a traditional narrative.
‘smile, you’re on camera.’ track listing:
01 – “low”
02 – “closer”
03 – “click.” (feat. RinRin)
04 – “do or die”
05 – “dna”
06 – “burn”
07 – “victory lap”
08 – “lie to me”
09 – “wait for me”
10 – “loser” (feat. Mikaila Delgado of Yours Truly)
11 – “overlord”
12 – “some days”
Windwaker will also return to North America this fall alongside Beartooth, Don Broco and Magnolia Park.
Tour dates:
- 11/11 Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
- 11/12 New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
- 11/13 Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
- 11/15 Washington, DC – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
- 11/18 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
- 11/20 Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
- 11/21 St. Paul, MN – Myth
- 11/22 Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
- 11/28 Nashville, TN – The Truth
- 11/29 Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
- 12/01 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
- 12/02 Charleston, SC – The Refinery
- 12/04 St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
- 12/05 Ft. Lauderdale, FL – FTL War Memorial Auditorium
- 12/07 New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans
- 12/09 Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater
- 12/10 Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
- 12/12 Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
- 12/13 Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
- 12/15 Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
- 12/16 Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
- 12/18 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
- 12/19 Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
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