Montana-based screamo/post-hardcore outfit Fly Over States are set to release their new EP, “Ghosts” on May 24th via their new label home of Fever Ltd.. You can get a taste of that four-song effort ahead of time with the below stream of “40 Stripes Minus One“.
Vocalist/guitarist Gunnar Stephan commented:
“The first three songs are about workplace related accidents, specifically the Piet de Wit wind turbine accident and the Paria diving incident, wanting to somewhat memorialize the people that lost their lives and to curse the unfortunate capitalistic machine that put them into those situations. I wanted listeners to be able to put themselves into the story as well, adding a lot of introspection into my own interpretation of the aforementioned incidents
‘40 Stripes Minus One’ is a reference to an ancient/biblical torture method of receiving lashings. This song is about survivor’s guilt, and lacking accountability on the part of the Paria company.”
A bit of touring has been lined up around the EP’s release, with the following shows booked with Hey, Ily
06/10 Fargo, ND – The Aquarium
06/11 Minneapolis, MN – The Underground
06/12 Milwaukee, WI – Cactus Club (feat. Blind Equation, Red Suin & Endswell)
06/13 Chicago, IL – Subterranean Upstairs (feat. Blind Equation, Red Suin & Endswell)
06/14 Bowling Green, OH – Fauxchella
06/16 Indianapolis, IN – The Healer (feat. Blind Equation, Red Suin & Endswell)