Los Angeles, CA (Friday June 16th) – 616, a show-stopping goth rock and roll band releases its music video and single TODAY 6/16. The song “Mourning” speaks about the struggles of addiction and alcohol dependence, as well as falling in and out of love. This release speaks both to the pain you get with the absence of drugs and the similar feeling of pain you get when someone leaves you.
| The song begins with powerful guitar riffs and ultimately layers in the raspy, anthemic vocals of lead singer Matthew Lidwin. The song leans into the painful and dark experience of drug addiction, both in its sound, as well as in its lyrics. With lines like, “We can save ourselves, this journey out of the black,” we are able to see the torment associated with drug dependence, yet we also see a silver lining, and possible glimmer of hope for those in need of help. This song serves as an anthem for those that want to make a change and are struggling to find hope in times of difficulty. Filmed at The Seminary in Lidwin’s hometown of Milwaukee, the music video hits close to home, and we get to see an intimate glimpse into his hometown life, as it was filmed with help from Lidwin’s dear friend and co-star Samantha Stern and videographer Eddie Curran. For their new EP, 616 traveled to Memphis, TN in an ice storm to record at the legendary Sun Studios, where Lindin actually got to hold one of Elvis’s guitars (along with Johnny Cash’s). Alongside producer Eric LaBrosse and Daniel Crocket Hall, the group worked in the same room where so many legendary names in rock n’ roll made their start to create the “Living Dead Sessions” – which will be released on Friday June 16th as well. . About 616: Gothic Rock/Love Metal from Milwaukee, Wisconsin Formed by Matthew Lindin who has always been inspired by goth rock n roll and metal, 616 holds its place as an eclectic mix of musicians with an unforgettable sound. Joined by Bryan Belleau on guitar, bass player Steven Angelo Furgiuele, and Jeremy Salazar on drums, the four artists join together all the way from Wisconsin to Canada to make music together. There’s a rich history for 616 since members Bryan and Steven have known each other for 20 years, previously forming the band “Gates of Winter.” The two remained close friends since the moment they met and decided to embark on this musical journey together. With additions of Bryan and Steven from the legendary Canadian metal band “Woods of Ypres,” 616 showcases talent from across the globe and harnesses a very unique sound. For more information on 616, please visit https://www.instagram.com/616_official/| https://www.facebook.com/616official ??https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7tocsJFc9K1gx8j-LL8Zbw http://cleorecs.com/home/ With influences like Black Sabbath, Jim Morrison, The Sisters of Mercy, 616 takes on an eclectic mix of styles in their craft that can be heard right off the bat. Coming from the streets of Milwaukee, Lidwin has made it a long way to where he is now – forming 616 and topping the charts of goth rock and roll and bringing in almost half a million listeners on songs like “One Way to Love,” “Dead and Beloved” and “Cinderella Valentine.” |