NASHVILLE, TN (November 19, 2021) — The Walks of Life, Los Angeles-based indie-rock band — led by Sam Marine — release the third single, “On Or Out,” from their forthcoming self-titled album. This ideal road trip tune with spirited electric guitar work shadows an early 80s Springsteen groove.
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“The inspiration for the title came about when the pandemic lockdown began and all the bright lights from the bars and venues in Downtown L.A. were off for the first time,” says Marine. “Having been used to the loud and lit up atmosphere of a city, it’s a strange feeling to experience it with a ghost town vibe.”
The quartet — which delivers a unique soundscape of introspective musings — prides themselves on writing relatable anthems for everyday walks of life. Composed of Marine [guitar and vocals], Stamati Arakas [drums], Kameron Biehl [bass and vocals], and Joe Guese [lead guitar] — The Walks of Life stands at the crossroads of California soft rock and daring indie experimentation.
On behalf of their lead single, Buzzbands.LA stated that “‘Here All Night,’ is a lustrous, propulsive ode to Marine’s walk of life, set to the backdrop of 1980s California rock and complete with a sizzling guitar solo from Brian Whelan…‘Here All Night’ is proof that Marine and his bandmates found their spark.”
Their debut 10-track album, The Walks of Life, which follows a steady string of single releases, reflects on life lessons addressing unspoken — and sometimes chaotic — personal hurdles. “The most difficult part of writing this album was starting right before the pandemic and not being inspired to write quarantine songs like so many people did,” recalls Marine. “We got shut down right after I started and I lost motivation to write, almost entirely.”
Instead of letting the burnout get the best of them, the group pulled through and churned out an album full of soft synth and electric guitar riffs bound to get you lost in a sea-side drive down the California coast. As the band continues to grow beyond their personal hurdles, The Walks of Life’s cinematic score is sure to fit anyone’s soundtrack of life.
The Walks of Life Track Listing:
“Here All Night”
“Rockaway Girl”
“Drive My Car”
“That’s Alright”
“Walk Tonight”
“On Or Out”
“Life Jumper”
“Slow Down”
“The Other Side”
“Lately”
The Walks of Life is due Friday, December 3.
