Crash the Calm showcases the raw side of emo with their latest single ‘Rope’
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New York’s Crash the Calm have released their latest single, ‘Rope,’ an emotionally charged emo anthem that harkens back to the foundations of emo and post-hardcore.
‘Rope’ is the band’s first new release since 2021 and marks the debut of their new singer, James Cadolino. The song was initially brought to the table by guitarist Pat, who had already mapped out the structure, making it an easy piece for the group to come together on. During their search for a new vocalist, they used this song to audition potential candidates. When they heard James’s rendition, they knew they had found their new frontman.
Dan (Guitar) shared the band’s journey with ‘Rope’:
“‘Rope’ is the first new song the band is releasing since 2021. After two LPs and a Split EP, it’s also the first song the band is releasing with a new singer, James Cadolino. The video was filmed by James Morano who filmed the music videos for “No Deeper Than A Coffin” and “My Nowhere”. “Rope” is a song that Pat first brought to the table, and he had the whole song figured out structure-wise – so it came together pretty easily as a group. While we were trying to find new singers in Brian’s absence, we would pitch people with this song to see what they could do over the instrumentals. We’ve heard a lot of interesting takes on singing over this song, but the first time we heard James’ version, we were sold. It was this song that brought us to what the band is now.”
Vocalist James Cadolino delves deeper into the song’s meaning:
“‘Rope’ was meant to convey the frantic struggle to feel fine. Like panicked breaths above water, contemplating on settling for a simple solution to an impossible and relentless darkness. Emotionally bobbing with remorse, relief, frustration, it comes in waves – strobing like a fever before being released into your bed, soaking wet with an ambiguous fate interpreted by your own personal mirror. The challenge for creating a visual was to try and depict these emotions without over implying. Stopping the metronome yet its incessant ticking continues to haunt you. Attempting to glue the head back on the Infant de Prague. Drinking what isn’t necessarily booze but a dark and viscous liquid, almost more akin to motor oil – implying a relationship to self-destruction and impending disaster.”
‘Rope’ is now available to stream, showcasing the band’s intense emotional energy and setting the stage for their upcoming EP.
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