Harker sign to Paper + Plastick & stream new track '23'

Friday, October 23, 2015 - 09:24

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Bjorn

Harker announce new EP 'A Lifetime Apart' set for release on 30th November, 2015. Stream '23' the latest track from Brighton punk’s HARKER.

Brighton based punk rocker's Harker today announce their signing to USA label Paper + Plastick records, the brainchild of Less Than Jake drummer / Fuelled By Ramen founder, Vinnie Fiorello.

A Lifetime Apart is set to be officially released on the 30th November 2015 and to celebrate the band is streaming a new track 23 which also appears on Paper + Plastick's 'ROAD TO FEST' compilation out today. LISTEN HERE

Engineered by Daly George (Drones) and mixed by Neil Kennedy at The Ranch, their latest EP - A Lifetime Apart - showcases a band who has graduated from their roots-inspired beginnings to now produce a soaring and deeply melodic brand of punk rock that can stand up to the very best bands in the genre.

23, the lead track which is streaming today ahead of the release, deals with the subjects of financial instability and identity crises which have loomed heavily over Mark throughout his life:

"23 is about learning to cope with bouts of social anxiety and its symptoms. In time I've learnt to hide my problems well, but there have still been points in my life where it has been impossible.

Social status and financial situations play a huge role in this problem, which unfortunately is probably felt by a lot of people my age" he adds.