Sept. 6 — Taproot premiered its latest single this week, along with the song’s companion lyric video.
The band premiered its new single, ‘Favourite Song’ and its companion video Wednesday. Previous news releases announced Sept. 1 was the expected date for the premiere. The song, which features a guest appearance by Nonpoint front man Elias Soriano, is featured in the band’s forthcoming album, SC\SSRS. The album is scheduled for release Sept. 29 through THC Music/Amplified Distribution.
The musical arrangement featured in the band’s new single is an intriguing presentation. On the one hand, front man Stephen Richards’ distinct vocal styling, which is somewhat comparable to that of Deftones front man Chino Moreno, is on full display once again here. The band’s trademark sound is also here, but at the same time, the overall arrangement also boasts a much more melodic, happy tone than what audiences have come to expect from the band. It makes for its own share of engagement.
No information was provided about the song’s lyrical theme in the news release and no lyrics are provided with the song’s lyric video. Speaking of the lyric video, it is intriguing in its own right, as it only provides the lyrics to the song’s chorus but not its verses. From what is presented and what can be understood throughout the song, it would appear the theme is one of the power of music in dealing with our every day problems. That is just this critic’s interpretation.
‘Favourite Song’ is the third single from Taproot’s forthcoming album. Most recently, the band premiered the single, ‘No One Else To Blame.’ Prior to its debut the band also released the album’s lead single, ‘VIP — V\C\T\M PLAY.’ The song is available to stream and download now.
In other news, Taproot is in the midst of a tour in support of its forthcoming album. Having launched Aug. 18 in Glen Flora, WI, the tour’s next scheduled stop is Saturday at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival in Alton, VA. The tour is scheduled to run through Dec. 9 in Wynadotte, MI. All of the tour’s current dates and ticket links are noted below:
The band’s current tour schedule is noted below:
Sat 9/9 – Blue Ridge Rock Festival | Alton, VA
Fri 9/29 – The Machine Shop | Flint, MI – SOLD OUT w/ Heartsick | Lift the Medium
Sat 9/30 – The Machine Shop | Flint, MI – SOLD OUT w/ Eva Under Fire | See This Through | Never the Crash
Sun 10/1 – The Machine Shop | Flint, MI – SOLD OUT with Eva Under Fire | Heartsick
Fri 10/6 – Route 20 | Racine, WI – w/ Smile Empty Soul | Heartsick | Finding Ghosts
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-route-20-tickets/13144878?fbclid=IwAR1A9XiYXGJcYJzQ1XKPL1V0EaMhq1e7uv0QhzRY-QOqYgp0XEfiSwC3x6I
Sat 10/7 – The Forge | Joliet, IL- w/ Smile Empty Soul | Heartsick
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-the-forge-tickets/13047315
Fri 10/13 – EPIC Event Center | Green Bay, WI- w/ September Mourning | Heartsick
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7467383/taproot-green-bay-epic-event-center
Sat 10/14 – The Blue Note | Harrison, OH- w/ September Mourning | Lift the Medium, Xero Hour
https://www.cincyticket.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=6170
Fri 10/20 – The KING of CLUBS | Columbus, OH-w/ September Mourning | XFACTOR1 | Artifax
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Taproot/538999?afflky=TheKingofClubs
Sat 10/21 – The Winchester Music Tavern | Lakewood, OH- w/ September Mourning | Brothers At Arms
https://bit.ly/TAPROOT_216
Thu 11/2 – The Vault – New Bedford, MA w/ Dead By Wednesday
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-vault-music-hall-and-pub-tickets/13292728
Fri 11/3 – Wally’s | Hampton Beach, NH w/ Eva Under Fire/ Dead by Wednesday
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01005E7B0FDABC20
Sat 11/4 – The Gramercy Theatre | NYC, NY- w/ Eva Under Fire / Dead by Wednesday
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00005E7BE2474039
Fri 11/17 – Elevation | Grand Rapids, MI
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7187497/taproot-grand-rapids-the-intersection-elevation
Sat 11/18 – The Eclectic Room | Angola, IN
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-album-release-tour-the-eclectic-room-tickets/13087705
Sat 12/9 – 101 WRIF – FM Detroit Presents: District 142 – Wynadotte, MI w/ I Set My Friends On Fire
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-vs-i-set-my-district-142-tickets/13348388?pl=District142
SC\SSRS will be Taproot’s first new music since the release of its album, The Episodes, in 2012. It will feature a revamped lineup from the band, of sorts. Original drummer Jarrod Montague has returned on this record. New guitarist Taylor Roberts also provides his talents to the record alongside Richards and longtime bassist Phil Lipscomb, who has been a member of the band since its formation in 1997.
More information on Taproots’ new album, singles and live dates is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:
Website: https://Officialtaproot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaprootMusic
