We’re pleased to bring you the premiere of Raleigh, NC pop punk outfit Summer Wars’ new lyric video for their song “Something To Call My Own” (watch it below). The track is taken from the band’s upcoming split EP with High Wire, which is scheduled to be released on January 20, 2017. You can pre-order Summer Wars side of the split through Bandcamp now.
Vocalist Tripp Rowe comments on the song:
“‘Something To Call My Own’ is a song that came together really smoothly, lyrically it was born out of a frustration with getting older and still feeling like I hadn’t left my mark on anything. It isn’t about wanting money or physical possessions, in its most simple terms it’s about wanting to create something that stands the test of time, something I could create and be known for. In a lot of ways it’s a song about this band and what we want to do with it. But it’s also about when you don’t have something your passionate about or something you stand for, life can suddenly become a lot more bleak. The song kind of chronicles me coming to that realization.”
Formed in Raleigh, NC in early 2015, Summer Wars was initially born out of frustration and disillusionment of the local scene. Founded by vocalist Tripp Rowe, the project quickly took on a life of its own when Rowe joined forces with Phillip Wilson (who would go on to take over full time drumming duties) before enlisting the help of nationally renowned Seth Henderson (Knuckle Puck, Real Friends).
With the additions of Noah Whiteman on guitar and Brett Caldwell on bass, Summer Wars take elements of summery 00’s pop-punk and combine it with a gilt-edged instrumental emphasis. Debut EP Better Days guides the listener through four upbeat and hook-laden anthems. Whilst maintaining an assertive delivery, Summer Wars prescribe to the school of thought that pop punk music should still be heartfelt, hook heavy and carefree, belying their youth with an accomplished rookie effort.
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