Multi double-platinum selling, Canadian theatrical 4-piece pop-rock band Marianas Trench today release their sixth studio album, Haven. The record is released via 604 Records / Warner Music Canada on all streaming platforms, and fans can listen to the album here.
Since their inaugural album Fix Me, Marianas Trench has always continued to evolve, and with Haven, the Vancouver-based four-piece pushes the envelope and takes their musical and thematic efforts to new heights. The album showcases that at the core Marianas Trench is a take-no-prisoners, four-piece rock band featuring singer, songwriter and producer Josh Ramsay’s expansive vocal range, and Haven adds exciting layers of synthesizer and orchestral elements (featuring performances by members of the Vancouver Film Orchestra conducted by Hal Beckett).
Haven is inspired by Joseph Campbell’s scholarly book, The Hero’s Journey, which defines the arc of virtually every quest narrative. “The more of a deep dive I did into the book, the more I was in awe of how much it applied to every story,” says Marianas Trench singer, songwriter and producer Josh Ramsay. He added that each of the songs on Haven is inspired by the plot points Campbell defines as commonalities in every hero’s journey, from, for example, Harry Potter to Ren McCormack.
The result is a narrative sequence of thirteen tracks based on the framework of the book, and like previous Marianas Trench albums is extremely broad in scope. Haven stretches Ramsay’s vocal range as a songwriter and arranger, while challenging the other band members, Matt Webb, Mike Ayley and Ian Casselman, to do the same. The album is layered with emotion, grand and powerful, but each song stands on its own and welcomes listeners to find their own journey reflected. Sonically, the collection is cinematic with orchestral crescendos layered over the band’s energetic pop-rock, reminiscent of Queen at their most theatrical.
The first single A Normal Life is a track about feeling like you don’t belong in your place in life and knowing you were meant for something more. It was followed by the undeniably catchy radio single Lightning and Thunder, an uplifting anthem showcasing vocalist Josh Ramsay’s outstanding range and the band's signature theatrical pop-rock style that is guaranteed to leave a lasting mark on listeners. Watch the Lightning and Thunder music video here.
Most recently, the band released the third track from the upcoming album, I’m Not Getting Better. Whether it be by reasons of fear, insecurity, or a blockage from an outside source, the hero refuses the call to adventure in this song about insecurities and trying to get past them.
“Haven - a shelter from the storm. You’ll be safe here,” says Matt Webb, lead guitarist from Marianas Trench about the new album. “This is what a year and half of blood, sweat, tears, and untrimmed facial hair sounds like. We set out to make this record with the goal of one-upping ourselves; to push the sonic envelope while incorporating a lifetime of inspiration, and the high gain, high energy, unfiltered and unapologetic Marianas sound that put us on the map, so long ago. We have grown so much during the making of this record, yet together in a room, creating and listening to music, we go backwards. We feel (and act) just like kids. Life is blissful and turbulent, but when we are together, it's safe. It’s Haven. We hope you hear and feel it the same way we do.”
Earlier this summer the band announced their 2024 North American tour the Force of Nature. The tour kicks off on September 12th and will make stops across the US and Canada, culminating with the tour's final stop in the band's hometown, Vancouver, BC. Please visit https://www.marianastrench.net for a complete list of Marianas Trench’s North American tour dates, which include support from Grayscale, Cassadee Pope, Piao, Girlfriends and LØLØ. Their most recent European tour took place in 2019, and included a run of sold out UK shows.
Since their 2006 debut, Marianas Trench has consistently raised the musical bar both in the studio and via their explosive live shows around the globe. Amongst their many accomplishments, the band has two certified Double-Platinum records, one Platinum record, a certified Gold-selling record, Triple-Platinum digital singles, and multiple awards including the 2013 JUNO Award for Group of the Year and chart-topping radio hits including Stutter, Fallout, and Who Do You Love.
Six tier album bundles are available to be purchased here at the 604 Records Shop. For more information or to purchase show tickets please visit https://marianastrench.net/.
Haven Tracklisting 1. A Normal Life / 2. Lightning and Thunder / 3. I’m Not Getting Better / 4. Down To You / 5. Now or Never / 6. Into the Storm / 7. Ancient History / 8. Stand and Fight / 9. Turn and Run / 10. Worlds Collide / 11. Nights Like These / 12. Remember Me By / 13. Haven
