Spread out across Southern California, Melodic Hardcore quartet DIFFERENCES
was built from pain and loss while still being able to express power and growth through music and lyrical content. The band advocates for change by meticulously crafting and sharing their image and messages via music. Their sound brings energy to an exhilarating performance while exploring taboo and often not spoken about subjects ranging from drunk driving to their “no means no” stance on sexual assault.
On August 26th, DIFFERENCES will unleash their latest offering THE FAMILY PORTRAIT. The album which is being released independently delves into topics that the members have experienced both directly or indirectly via their family and friends, They do not shy away from exposing people who betray their trust when dealing with consent, the effects of loss, and substance abuse to name a few.
Today, DIFFERENCES premiere the music video for 'their second single, 'Journalist; on Dreambound's YouTube Channel. The emotionally driven music video was filmed by Ryenn Lyons and Gene Ramirez. Watch as the band tackles the very real process of grief and how it takes many forms as well as having hope, below.
DIFFERENCE's guitarist Gene Ramirez comments, "Journalist was written about a few different memories I have of my mother. When I was about eight, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and things got progressively worse with time. I remember vividly watching her become someone else as she lay bedridden at my aunt's house. She spoke like she longed for death, and quite often would speak to the picture of Jesus that was taped to the ceiling. Recently, my aunt took that photo down, but the outline of the photo is still on the ceiling in the living room. I remember not being able to accept what was happening to my mother at the time; at times she couldn’t remember who any of us were.
"Realizing now, I’ve written so many different kinds of songs, poems, and notes about my mother and there wasn’t anything else I could have ever done besides write. I am the 'JOURNALIST'. I wrote this song as an ode to my mother as well as coming to a realization that my mother was not who she was when she passed. I don’t know if I believe in heaven or hell, but I do hope if there is a heaven, that she’s up there waiting for me."
Pre-order THE FAMILY PORTRAIT merch here: https://differencesmerch.square.site/
DIFFERENCES live show is unlike any others as it is an experience that leaves fans connecting to their supportive community. If you are in the Southern California area, catch the band performing tonight at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, California.
THE FAMILY PORTRAIT was mixed and mastered by Austin Coupe (PRISON, TRAITORS, THE BROWNING). The drums were tracked by Chuck Bennett and the string section was completed by Marcos Marquez. The artwork was a joint effort between the band's own Gene Ramirez (PRISON, FAIRWELL, THE ARSON CHOIR) and Ryenn Lyons (MOTHERSOUND, SMOOTH BRAIN, COLD VIEW GRIPHOOK).
THE FAMILY PORTRAIT will be available for pre-order digitally and physically via a CD jewel case as well as a new collection of album-specific t-shirts and hoodies.
Pre-order THE FAMILY PORTRAIT merch here:
https://differencesmerch.square.site/
DIFFERENCES line-up:
Sean Todd | Vocals
Gene Ramirez | Guitar
B.J. Kielhack | Bass
Nicholas Miller | Drums
