PHILADELPHIA, PA | MARCH 8, 2017: Philadelphia’s rising indie alternative/rock band Civil Youth have been busy in preparation for their forthcoming album, Conversations (out 5/19/17), opening for bands like Twenty One Pilots, AWOLNATION, Phantogram, Capital Cities and more, all while amazing fans with their energetic live performance and leaving them highly anxious for new music. Following the release of the first track off of Conversations, “ Belief,” Civil Youth is giving their fans a taste of their genre-bending diversity by partnering with Myspace.com to unveil their brand new music video for “ Dark Debts.” A dark blend of rock, hip-hop, and pop, the track touches on the emotions we face when fighting our inner demons, as evidenced by the song’s dreamlike video production. Lead singer, Michael Kepko elaborates:
“It’s a crushing reality when these dark nights are spent alone. ‘Dark Debts’ is the 2nd of 3 singles we’re releasing before our album, Conversations drops on May 19th. This song really personifies the whole concept of the record. For the music video, directed by Eric Griffin, we wanted to personify the metaphor of fighting inner demons and struggling with your own self – Hence the climax of the video where ‘Dream Mike’ is having a conversation with the ‘Real Mike.’ Of course we wanted to make it a light hearted too and for the first time really ever for Civil Youth, we’re “performing” in the video, which was fun.” – Michael Kepko
Civil Youth is the independent, Alternative/Rock band based out of Philadelphia, PA. Since their first show in March 2015, Civil Youth has toured nationally and is currently venturing on their 8th U.S. tour. What started as an outlet for lead singer, Michael Kepko, to express his anxiety and depression while living in Boston, has evolved into a cultural movement backed by a community of thousands of supporters who identify with Civil Youth’s lyrics and music. Civil Youth inhabits each stage with light-up drum solos, crowd chanting, instrument swaps, and stage acrobatics. Between heavy guitar riffs, and poetic rapping, fans of all ages can find a way to connect with Civil Youth. Within a year, Civil Youth has surpassed the caliber of “local band”, and has established their name across the United States. After the release of their debut album, Disguised In Color, Civil Youth has gained airplay on 134 FM Radio stations, sync licensing with major networks including MTV, VH1, and E!, national press in Alternative Press Magazine, and has released their second full-length album, Who Rescued Who, as well as an acoustic album, titled, Ossein. Head to Myspace.com today to check out the official music video for “ Dark Debts.” Civil Youth is set to release their highly anticipated third full-length album, Conversations, on May 19, 2017. Follow Civil Youth online for tour dates, new music, and more as they gear up for the release. Civil Youth will be playing an official album release show at Theatre of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA on May 20, 2017 and tickets can be purchased here.
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Civil Youth: Conversations Track Listing
1. 502 (Sides)
2. Belief
3. When We Collide
4. Dark Debts
5. Just Set Fire
6. Between Me & You
7. Stay
8. Echoes
9. Let You In (ft. Bradley Walden Of Emarosa)
10. Jaded
11. Part Of Me
12. Vacancy
13. Conversations (These Ghosts) Civil Youth Online:
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