A formidable force in alternative rock for more than two decades, Anberlin unveiled their full length album, Vega, today, August 2 via Equal Vision Records. This highly anticipated release is the first proper record since announcing the touring departure of vocalist Stephen Christian and the addition of Memphis May Fire’s Matty Mullins. The twelve-tracks, deliberately free-flowing, represent the diverse nature of Anberlin; with a handful of much heavier tracks, a dabble into industrial exploration, as well as the quintessential mellow vibes Anberlin fans have come to love over the band’s expansive career.
On the new chapter of Anberlin, drummer Nate Young emphasizes "VEGA is our era. No rules, just right. Our concept from day one was to merge two EP’s into one full album with a couple added songs. We just didn’t know at the time that those songs would be with a different singer. We’re embracing this era and leaning all the way in.”
In addition to the release of Vega today, Anberlin released a music video for “Seven”, one of the two new tracks on the album which features Matty Mullins on vocals. The intimate track features a black and white performance heavy video which was directed by drummer, Nate Young, and showcases the band's inimitable stage presence.
On “Seven”, Young adds “Seven is a song where we pushed ourselves creatively, but it also came very naturally at the same time. With each part of the song we’d get inspired by a new idea that would further it into one of our favorite songs of this new era for us.”
Vega track listing:
1. Animals
2. Seven feat. Matty Mullins
3. Circles
4. Lacerate
5. Banshee
6. Nothing Lost
7. Walk Alone feat. Matty Mullins
8. Two Graves
9. Decoder
10. Asking
11. Body Language
12. Nothing More
Anberlin is currently on the road this summer on the 20 Years of Tears amphitheater tour, their most expansive tour in a decade, hosted by emo icons Hawthorne Heights. The 56-date run includes a stacked line-up that also includes performances by Thursday, Saosin, Cartel, Armor For Sleep and more. For more information on tickets + VIP opportunities HERE.
Upcoming Anberlin tour dates:
Aug 08 - St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Aug 09 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
Aug 10 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar Outdoors
Aug 12 - New Orleans, LA @ Fillmore New Orleans
Aug 13 - Katy, TX @ Home Run Dugout
Aug 14 - Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre
Aug 16 - Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
Aug 17 - Eau Claire, WI @ Reverb Music Festival 2024
Aug 18 - South Superior, WI @ Earth Rider Fest Grounds
Aug 19 - Fargo, ND @ Outdoors Fargo Brewing
Aug 21 - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center
Aug 22 - Cedar Rapids, IA @ McGrath Amphitheatre
Aug 24 - Sioux City, IA @ Anthem at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Sioux City
Aug 26 - Dallas, TX @ Toyota Music Factory
Aug 27 - San Antonio, TX @ Sunken Garden Theatre
Aug 28 - Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Events Center
Aug 31 - Los Angeles, CA @ California Is For Lovers Festival
Sep 01 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
Sep 02 - Albuquerque, NM @ Revel
Sep 05 - Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
Sep 07 - Cincinnati, OH @ Ohio Is For Lovers Festival
Sep 08 - Pickering, ON @ Pickering Casino Resort
Sep 10 - Bangor, ME @ Cross Insurance Center
Sep 11 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
Sep 12 - New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square
Sep 13 - Harrisburg, PA @ XL Live Southside Stage
Sep 14 - Wayland, NY @ FOrX Summer Stage
Sep 15 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
Oct 19 - Las Vegas, NV @ When We Were Young - Day 1
Oct 20 - Las Vegas, NV @ When We Were Young - Day 2
Anberlin is Matty Mullins (Vocals), Stephen Christian (Vocals), Christian McAlhaney (Guitar & Vocals), Joseph Milligan (Guitar), Deon Rexroat (Bass) and Nathan Young (Drums).
On the new chapter of Anberlin, drummer Nate Young emphasizes "VEGA is our era. No rules, just right. Our concept from day one was to merge two EP’s into one full album with a couple added songs. We just didn’t know at the time that those songs would be with a different singer. We’re embracing this era and leaning all the way in.”
In addition to the release of Vega today, Anberlin released a music video for “Seven”, one of the two new tracks on the album which features Matty Mullins on vocals. The intimate track features a black and white performance heavy video which was directed by drummer, Nate Young, and showcases the band's inimitable stage presence.
On “Seven”, Young adds “Seven is a song where we pushed ourselves creatively, but it also came very naturally at the same time. With each part of the song we’d get inspired by a new idea that would further it into one of our favorite songs of this new era for us.”
Vega track listing:
1. Animals
2. Seven feat. Matty Mullins
3. Circles
4. Lacerate
5. Banshee
6. Nothing Lost
7. Walk Alone feat. Matty Mullins
8. Two Graves
9. Decoder
10. Asking
11. Body Language
12. Nothing More
Anberlin is currently on the road this summer on the 20 Years of Tears amphitheater tour, their most expansive tour in a decade, hosted by emo icons Hawthorne Heights. The 56-date run includes a stacked line-up that also includes performances by Thursday, Saosin, Cartel, Armor For Sleep and more. For more information on tickets + VIP opportunities HERE.
Upcoming Anberlin tour dates:
Aug 08 - St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Aug 09 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
Aug 10 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar Outdoors
Aug 12 - New Orleans, LA @ Fillmore New Orleans
Aug 13 - Katy, TX @ Home Run Dugout
Aug 14 - Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre
Aug 16 - Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
Aug 17 - Eau Claire, WI @ Reverb Music Festival 2024
Aug 18 - South Superior, WI @ Earth Rider Fest Grounds
Aug 19 - Fargo, ND @ Outdoors Fargo Brewing
Aug 21 - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center
Aug 22 - Cedar Rapids, IA @ McGrath Amphitheatre
Aug 24 - Sioux City, IA @ Anthem at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Sioux City
Aug 26 - Dallas, TX @ Toyota Music Factory
Aug 27 - San Antonio, TX @ Sunken Garden Theatre
Aug 28 - Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Events Center
Aug 31 - Los Angeles, CA @ California Is For Lovers Festival
Sep 01 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
Sep 02 - Albuquerque, NM @ Revel
Sep 05 - Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
Sep 07 - Cincinnati, OH @ Ohio Is For Lovers Festival
Sep 08 - Pickering, ON @ Pickering Casino Resort
Sep 10 - Bangor, ME @ Cross Insurance Center
Sep 11 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
Sep 12 - New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square
Sep 13 - Harrisburg, PA @ XL Live Southside Stage
Sep 14 - Wayland, NY @ FOrX Summer Stage
Sep 15 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
Oct 19 - Las Vegas, NV @ When We Were Young - Day 1
Oct 20 - Las Vegas, NV @ When We Were Young - Day 2
Anberlin is Matty Mullins (Vocals), Stephen Christian (Vocals), Christian McAlhaney (Guitar & Vocals), Joseph Milligan (Guitar), Deon Rexroat (Bass) and Nathan Young (Drums).