’68‘s new album “Yes, And…” received its official release today, September 29th. Landing online in tandem with the record is a video for the song “End This War“. The band’s vocalist/guitarist Josh Scogin commented of it:
“I actually wrote (a version of) this song while in my old band, The Chariot. It is actually two songs. The first song being the riff that starts the track, and the 2nd song begins right at the 2 min mark. The two songs have always fought with each other. I could never commit to one, because it would mean the sacrifice of the other.
Nowadays, I barely care if two songs sound similar, as long as they are able to serve their own purpose. But back then, I knew the existence of one song meant the death of the other song. It very, nearly happened on the first ’68 album. It also almost happened on Give One Take One. A version made it all the way to the (home) demos. But there was always something that just didn’t feel right.
I believe the waiting paid off. Even though this song (as it appears on Yes, and…) doesn’t fit any stereotypical song structure, it utilizes the strengths each song brings to the table and forces them to live in the same space. Now each song understands they are in a mutualistic relationship, and they play well together. Also, for better or worse, it is wonderful for me to be able to finally give them both the light of day. They deserve to breathe. They deserve to bleed.”
With Thrice (performing “The Artist In The Ambulance“):
10/05 Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
10/06 Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
10/07 McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
10/08 Wantagh, NY – Mulcahy’s Pub And Concert Hall
10/09 Hartford, CT – The Webster Theater
10/11 Boston, MA – Big Night Live
10/12 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
10/13 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
10/14 Charlotte, NC – The Underground
10/15 Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
10/17 Houston, TX – House Of Blues
10/18 Fort Worth, TX – Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
10/20 Tucson, AZ – The Rialto Theatre
