UnityTX‘s new studio album, “Somewhere, In Between…” will be making its way out on March 13th through Pure Noise Records. The rap metalcore band rolled out a new single from it titled “Enjoy The Show” today, January 21st. Vocalist Jay “Shaolin G” Webster commented:
“‘Enjoy Tha Show‘ was crafted to provoke thought on the narratives we embrace as humans, sharing our experiences to foster connection. After much reflection, I aimed to create something that resonated with my audience and mirrored my struggles. Seeking comfort among those who don’t understand the pain of feeling ethnically out of place can be daunting.
At times, the words of strangers would sting so deeply that I’d share them with others. It felt like a natural reaction, yet my friends urged me to rise above it. Ignoring it was harder than I thought, as I was expected to just perform and push through the noise. So, I shifted my approach to simply enjoying the experience.
Unknowingly, I built my life around catering to critics, only to realize that the audience often reacts negatively when you stray from their expectations. This goes beyond music; our society often limits opportunities for those daring to be themselves. It’s frustrating, and I accept that it’s a tragic reality. My identity is shaped by my experiences and environment, and that cannot be changed. Where do we draw the line between empathy and judgment?”
Webster also had a bit to say about the mindset the band took up on this record, offering:
“When we got into the industry, we had to start playing by the industry rules and not so much by the rules that I had set for us. I was trying my hardest to stick to my code, but it felt like it wasn’t ever going to work. This album is what UnityTX used to be before we got picked up. It’s letting go of all the tension that made us feel like we couldn’t do anything in this space and trying to push past that and reach—not our maximum potential—but start to see where else this can go. We’re trying to evolve both as a band and as people.”
“Somewhere, In Between…” track listing:
01 – “Sabotage“
02 – “Heinous“
03 – “Lucid“
04 – “Body Roc“
05 – “Paranoia“
06 – “Fuck Tha World“
07 – “Ready 2 Die Pt. 2“
08 – “Enjoy Tha Show“
09 – “In Between…“
10 – “Come N Go (Nü Jax)“
11 – “Inside Out“
12 – “STFU“
13 – “Contempt“
14 – “Crash N Burn“
See purenoiserecs.lnk.to/UnityTX for pre-order options.
