Cliffdiver have announced their sophomore record, birdwatching, set to release September 20 via SideOneDummy. They’ve also released the latest single from the new album, “goin for the garbage plate (ft. Stoph Colasanto of Carpool).” Birdwatching was recorded with producer Brett Romnes at Barber Shop Studios in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey.
Stream “goin for the garbage plate (ft. Stoph Colasanto of Carpool)” here.
The track follows on the heels of their latest two singles, “dayz gone” and “black lodge breakfast burrito (limited time only).” It’s been described as quintessential cliffdiver, mixed with pop-rock hooks, Dony Nickles’ flawlessly smooth sax lines, and tasteful synth embellishment as the band’s singers Joey Duffy and Bri Wright lay into their struggles with depressive episodes.
Matt Eheler on “goin for the garbage plate (ft. Stoph Colasanto of Carpool)”:
“This track screams classic cliffdiver to me. A perfect combination of pop, rock, big hooks, and complimenting sax riffs. It dives into the feelings of loneliness you experience during depressive episodes, and reveals that even through work and seeming progress, at times, nothing feels like it’s changing. This was a song we really wanted a guest feature on, and Stoph from Carpool came through with the spot on lyrics and vocal delivery that really hits the point home. Some of my favorite guitar riffs and tones came to be on this song and really makes it feel powerful and anthemic.”
The album title, birdwatching, is not only a hobby for many of the members within cliffdiver but it signals a spiritual overhaul rippling through the band. Within a few months of birdwatching‘s gestation, the entire band went through a horrific experience together. Whilst on tour, a freak accident led to a truck chain link flying into their van, nearly killing their bassist, Tyler Rogers. Fortunately Tyler made a miraculous revery, the brush with mortality stuck with them all. Matt Eheler commented that “being that close to death will change anybody. Making it known how real it is. It made mes top caring as much about things like being online, partying, etc. I’ve slowed down on so much stuff.” He also picked up his birdwatching habit in response to the accident.
Cliffdiver’s birdwatching isn’t the sound of everything getting better. It’s a real life take: hings get better, but they also get worse again, and better again, and worse again, and nobody will ever have it all figured out. In each snapshot, cliffdiver offer a companion for those ups and downs.
cliffdiver & The Early November Tour Dates:
July 11: Dallas, TX @ Trees
July 12: Orlando, FL @ The Beacham
July 13: Atlanta, GA @ The Masqueradde
July 14: Nashville, TN @ Eastside Bowl
July 16: Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
July 17: Washington, DC @ Union Stage
July 18: Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes
July 19: Boston, MA @ The Sinclair
