Ecce Shnak, based in New York City, delivered ‘Prayer on Love’ – the second single from their upcoming ‘Shadows Grow Fangs’ EP, which will be released on the 7th of February via Record Man Records. ‘Prayer on Love’ features highly textured guitars and rattling snare drums, showcasing the front-man David Roush’s expressive voice. The band shared a video directed by Milton Walker, a Brooklyn-based cinematographer.
“Prayer on Love’ is our most whole-grain rock song to date,” says David Roush. “It’s a meditation on the nature of love and its diverse manifestations. It honors the complexity of love without declaring that it ‘is all we need’. The last verse is a celebration of the unique love in each person, all of our flaws notwithstanding: ‘Still my love is a star / Still my love’s a precious opportunity / and a miracle / flowing down the river of consequences and circumstances / and a self-same being.”
This song follows the single ‘Jeremy, Utilitarian Sadboy’ about 19th Century English philosopher Jeremy Bentham, combining math-metal, post-rock and choral anthems in just 150 seconds.
Recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci at the Art Farm (NY), their debut EP was mixed by Nicholas Vernhes (Animal Collective, Deerhunter, The Fiery Furnaces, Dirty Projectors, Wild Nothing, The War on Drugs) and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Greg Calbi (John Lennon, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Tom Petty, Todd Rundgren).
“If there’s a fine line between wild-eyed, inspired genius and utter, irrepressible insanity, that’s where you’ll find Ecce Shnak, teetering on a neon tightrope.” With Roush as composer, bassist, and one of two singers, he is joined by Bella Komodromos (vocals), Chris Krasnow (guitar), Gannon Ferrell (guitar), and Henry Buchanan-Vaughn (drums).
This band transcends the norms of style, embracing numerous genres from across the spectrum, often within a single song.
Roush notes: “Each genre has its own manner of expression, mannerisms, history, motivations, virtues, flaws, limitations, and so on. At my best as a composer and lyricist, I listen to and respect each one, then whatever I take from their souls informs mine, inhabiting it, expanding, and merging.”
The ‘Prayer on Love’ single is out now, available everywhere from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Bandcamp. The ‘Shadows Grow Fans’ EP will be released on February 7, 2025.
Credits:
Music written / composed by David Roush
David Roush – vocals, classical guitar, drum kit, keyboard
Jeff Lucci – electric guitar, electric bass
Isabella Komodromos – background vocals
Recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci at the Art Farm (NY)
Mixed by Nicholas Vernhes
Mastered by Greg Calbi
Video directed by Milton Walker and David Roush
Produced by Beth Narducci and David Roush
Artist photos by Tommy Krause
A&R: Beth Narducci for You + Me Entertainment
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR:
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Tracklist – Shadows Grow Fangs’ EP:
01. Prayer on Love
02. The Internet
03. Shadows Grow Fangs
04. Jeremy, Utilitarian Sadboy
05. Stroll With Me
Keep up with Ecce Shnak:
https://www.facebook.com/ecceshnak
https://ecceshnak.bandcamp.com/music
https://ecceshnak.bandcamp.com/music
https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/ecce-shnak/791334886
https://www.tiktok.com/@ecceshnak
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