Rochester, NY modern-rock band, Glasswaves, recently shared their new single, “It Was Always Meant To End.” Arriving along with a video visualizer, it is the title track from their upcoming new EP, set to drop on April 19 via Tough Luck Music records. Check it out in the article below and keep reading for more.
“We chose this track as the self-titled song because it carries such raw emotion and perfectly captures the core theme of the EP – the tension, vulnerability, and volatility of a toxic relationship. This song marks a turning point for us creatively. We stepped outside the traditional boundaries of songwriting and let the emotion drive the process. It’s somewhat of a hybrid song. Starts out as an EDM track then seamlessly blends into a massive rock piece. We feel this is our most compelling and authentic work to date.” – Noah Rich, lead vocalist.
Glasswaves creates a sleek atmosphere with, “It Was Always Meant To End.” The track is laced with dark-pop melodies that are met with a biting edge within the chorus. Clean vocals are crisp and contrast against gritty guitar tones.
“Looking back on the process of writing the EP It Was Always Meant To End, it hits a lot harder than I expected. At the time, I was carrying so much, emotions I hadn’t unpacked, chaos I hadn’t made sense of and it all became this weight on my shoulders. But hearing how everything came together, how each track bleeds into the next contextually, it feels like I finally gave voice to things I hadn’t been able to say out loud. There’s a quiet kind of release to that. It’s emotional because it feels real. Like I was finally able to express a part of myself that’s usually buried. I also have to give a huge shoutout to our producer, Justin Spaulding, who played a major role in co-writing and helped guide the process of turning all of that emotion into something honest and powerful in the lyrics.” – Noah Rich.
It Was Always Meant To End tracklisting:
01 Second Nature
02 Monarch
03 It Was Always Meant To End
04 Downpour
05 Still Yours
06 Blessed Burden
Fans can catch Glasswaves on April 18 at Photo City Music Hall in Rochester, NY, celebrating the release of It Was Always Meant To End, playing the EP in full the day before its release. The band also has spring and summer tours supporting acts such as The Funeral Portrait, Weeping Wound and Elijah. Tickets are now available here: https://www.glasswavesband.com/tour
Glasswaves Tour Dates
Album Release Show:
4/18 – Rochester, NY
The Funeral Portrait Dates:
4/23 – Syracuse, NY
4/24 – Albany, NY
4/25 – Lititz, PA
4/26 – Buffalo, NY
4/27 – Towson, MD
4/29 – Richmond, VA
5/1 – Greensboro, NC
5/7 – Springfield, MO
5/14 – Des Moines, IA
Weeping Wound Dates:
6/12 – Nashville, TN
6/13 – Sauget, IL
6/14 – Cudahy, WI
6/15 – Chicago, IL
6/18 – Lakewood, OH
6/19 – Thomasville, PA
6/20 – Rochester, NY
6/21 – Brooklyn, NY
6/22 – Chesapeake, VA
6/24 – Charlotte, NC
6/25 – Greenville, SC
6/26 – Atlanta, GA
6/27 – Augusta, GA
6/28 – Bradenton, FL
6/29 – Orlando, FL
Elijah Tour Dates:
7/10 – Columbus, OH
7/11 – Indianapolis, IN
7/12 – Cleveland, OH
7/13 – Detroit, MI
7/15 – Chicago, IL
Glasswaves is an up and coming force in the music industry hailing from the state of NY. Including Noah Rich (vocals), Owen Miller (Guitar), Brendan Curtis (bass) and Tyler Phouthasack. This collective has artfully woven together the raw intensity of metalcore with the innovative textures of electronic music, and roots in modern rock creating a musical tapestry that captivates audiences worldwide.