Northern Faces
Oct 12, 2017
"Messin With Me” is the newest single from the Albany, New York-based band, Northern Faces. It is the first single from their forthcoming sophomore album set for release later this year via Equal Vision Records. It is the first new music from them since their 2015 debut full-length album.
Northern Faces front-man, Bryan Shortell reveals, “Messin’ With Me” is a song that was born out of pure frustration. We were up to 20 or 30 demos that we had written for the new record, and it finally felt like we’d hit our stride. After months of writing and re-writing these tracks, the album finally felt like it was coming together. We had a producer and a studio lined up, and it felt like we were nearing the finish line. Our producer was on the road with a couple of bands we really respect, and hit us up asking us to send him a few demos. He said one of the bands wanted to help out and give us some feedback. We sent over two tracks right away – clearly in the demo stages still, but very close to our heart. That night we got back a video message that ended up changing the course of the entire record.
‘Messin With Me’ is the first song that was born from that message. A message that turned out to be nothing but a big misunderstanding, but ended up inspiring a batch of new songs that would become the cornerstone of this new record. It’s a song for anyone who’s ever felt like it might finally be time to close the door on your dreams. It’s a song for anyone who thinks their time has run out, and it’s time to stop playing “pretend” and hang it up – to settle down. But mostly, it’s a song for anyone who knows what it’s like to get knocked down, and get right the fuck back up. Not because you want to, but because you have to. This song is as much confident and self assured, as it is uncertain and insecure. It’s for everyone out there living life with fingers crossed.”
Northern Faces is made up of Bryan Shortell, Marco Testo and Matt Ippolito. They fuse impossibly catchy hooks and melodies, unparalleled harmonies, blues-influenced instrumentation and a modern pop sensibility into a sound that feels both familiar and inherently unique.
"Our live shows are our pride and joy" the band shares. "We take a lot of pride in trying to put on a show that leaves a lasting impression on the audience. The stage really is our home."