Continuing their exploration of deep and evocative themes, TheCityIsOurs have released their follow-up single "In the Dark," further delving into the complexities of personal and societal challenges.
This new track builds upon the emotional narrative established in "Shame," offering a compelling blend of powerful melodies and introspective lyrics that highlight the ongoing journey towards self-discovery and acceptance.
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Stream the song here.
With "In the Dark," TheCityIsOurs reaffirm their commitment to shedding light on the struggles many face in silence, providing a source of comfort and solidarity through their music.
"This song is about building up a wall to keep yourself safe by creating a fake image of yourself to make your family happy, growing up being told by society that I'd always be a disappointment because of my sexuality, something I can't control. So I'd try to hide it and do anything to not cause any sort of disappointment in anything that I can control," says singer Oli Duncanson.
He continues, "The pressure of upholding that image builds up to a point where it feels you can't go back and completely shatter your own family's perception of you. No matter how much I'd planned it out and got to a point where I was going to tell them, nothing would ever come out. [You] feel guilty because your life is a lie to people who are supposed to love you unconditionally. And no matter how irrational I knew the fear of telling them was and how frustrated with myself I'd get for not being able to tell them, I could never get the words out."
He finishes, "Your friends and potentially people who barely know you still know you more than family, which isn't fair. It feels like you can't progress as a person as you condition yourself to keep your walls built up, unable to let anyone in."
ABOUT THECITYISOURS:
THECITYISOURS is a five-piece pop/metal band from London who has quickly garnered attention and growing support for peers, industry, and fans alike, with their high-octane live show and the success of their sophomore album. COMA (2021) smashed into the Top 5 iTunes metal charts with several singles appearing in editorial playlists on Amazon, Deezer, and Spotify — including two covers on New Core and Metal UK.
THECITYISOURS have become a upcoming staple on UK and EU festival lineups alike, with appearances at Camden Rocks, Macmillan Fest, Burn It Down, Holloween, a fly-in appearance at High 5 Festival in Sweden, a headline set in the Doghouse Tent at the revered Download Festival to a 4000+ audience of festival-goers. After a sold-out album release show at The Underworld in London.
THECITYISOURS ARE:
Oli Duncanson — Vocals
Mikey Page — Vocals + Guitar
Jamie Deeks — Bass
Stuart Mercer — Guitar
Louis Giannamore — Drums
