SIDEWALK MAFIA Sign to Octopus Rising and Unleash New Single “To Go”
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Finnish blackened gothic/doom metal trio SIDEWALK MAFIA announce their signing to Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records, alongside the release of their new single “To Go”, the first of two tracks set to arrive through the label. Formed in Helsinki in 2021, SIDEWALK MAFIA combine crushing low-tuned guitars, haunting melodies and oppressive atmospheres. Following two full-length albums, including 2024’s Soulcrushers, the trio have toured extensively across Finland, the UK and the Baltic states, building a reputation for immersive and powerful live performances. With “To Go”, the band embrace a renewed creative direction, introducing a fresh production approach while retaining the dark, melancholic character at the heart of their sound. “‘To Go’ has a fresh kind of melody, which is combined with a melancholic atmosphere and a story that isn't exactly uplifting,” the band explains. “It creates a world where you might have deceptively good or even great vibes, even though an unknown cold void awaits just around the corner. The tempo of the song is the driving force and tries to keep us out of calamity, but it's not safe in the dark.” Rather than following up Soulcrushers with another full-length album, SIDEWALK MAFIA have opted to release individual tracks, allowing their evolving sound to unfold one song at a time. “The upcoming singles represent exactly what we want to sound like right now. Feels like a new chapter is beginning for us as a band. We can't wait for the upcoming releases, and to play the new songs live.” With “To Go”, SIDEWALK MAFIA set the tone for this new chapter, balancing melodic drive with an unsettling darkness that lingers long after the song ends. “To Go” is out now via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records. LISTEN HERE: https://vm.group/to-go-wyz-5
SIDEWALK MAFIA are: Tommy Angelov – Vocals, Guitars For more info: https://www.instagram.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ |
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