Boston Progressive Rock outfit Ok Goodnight have just released their daring new concept album, “The Fox & The Bird.” To celebrate the new record, the band has also dropped a music video for the track “The Snake.” The new song is the third and final single off the album, alongside previously released tracks like “The Bear” and “The Fox and the Bird.”
Delving into the narrative of the track, the band shares: “The last single of the album is one of the most intense songs you’ll hear from the story. We see the Fox and the Bird meet their most disheartening and spiteful of foes: an old, bitter Snake who is already on the brink of death. We represent this nightmarish interaction with a whirlwind of cruel metal riffs, unsettling time changes, and malicious lyrical and melodic themes. This song encapsulates the tragic and devastating outlook of a dying cynic, and it is certainly a song for the head-banging crowd.”
Commenting on their new LP, “The Fox & The Bird“:
“After a nearly three-year musical hiatus, we are returning with this highly anticipated, fantasy-based concept album revolving around a world of myths, animals, and the disasters that plague them. With incredibly detailed and complex musical direction, we sought to further explore and combine our skills of storytelling with our individual musical strengths; the product of this effort has resulted in our most deeply thought-out work yet, so we couldn’t be more excited to hear how our listeners interpret our new music and story.”
Watch the officail music video for “The Snake” through the YouTube player below:
Ok Goodnight – Upcoming Tour Dates:
June 2 – Boston, MA @ Middle East (Album Release Show!)
July 9 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
July 10 – Madison, WI @ The Crucible
July 11 – Iowa City, IA @ Gabe’s
July 12 – Lincoln, NE @ 1867 Bar
July 14 – Houston, TX @ Acadia Bar
July 15 – New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa
July 16 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
July 18 – Raleigh, NC @ Pour House
July 20 – Philadelphia, PA @ Milkboy
July 21 – New York, NY @ Kingsland
Purchase the album here: https://merchbooth.net/ok-goodnight/
Tracklist:
1- The Drought
2- The Fox And The Bird
3- The Raccoon (And The Myth)
4- The Journey
5- The Snake
6- The Nightmare
7- The Falcon
8- The Dream
9- The Bear
10- The Crocodile
11- The Bird
12- The Mountain
13- The Rain
Combining the talents of Casey Lee Williams (vocals), Martin Gonzalez (guitars), Martín de Lima (piano/keyboards), and Augusto Bussio (drums), Ok Goodnight challenges modern prog metal by taking inspiration from a wide array of genres. Based out of Boston, MA, the band formed when they were all studying at Berklee College of Music.
In early 2019, the band released their first single titled “Rapture.” In October of the same year, they released their debut album, “Limbo,” with bassist Ron Bernhaut and backing vocalist Elizabeth Hull. On November 13th, 2020, the band released an EP, “Under the Veil,” which featured guest performances on bass from Peter de Reyna of Seven Spires and Jacob Umansky of Intervals.
Ok Goodnight is currently preparing for the release of their second full-length on June 2nd. “The Fox & The Bird” is a concept album about animals and myths telling the tale of a drought-stricken land and two friends’ perilous quest to bring back the rain. As the story unfolds, the music moves from acoustic softness to electric heaviness, all the while depicting a bustling wilderness with vibrant sound design.
The collaborative effort that went into crafting this album saw every member of the band play an important role in both songwriting and production, naturally pushing the quartet’s sound to the next level. Indeed, their new material keeps surprising the listener at every turn, taking you on an emotional journey full of pop-infused melodies, Jazzy time changes, and crushing Metal riffs.
Lineup:
Casey Lee Williams / Lead Vocals
Martin Gonzalez / Guitar
Martín de Lima / Keyboards, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Augusto Bussio / Drums, Backing Vocals
Peter de Reyna / Bass
