Ways Away Share “(I’m Not) Laughing With You” & Announce “Torch Songs” Album

LA’s Ways Away have announced their sophomore album, Torch Songs, is set to be released on October 14th via Other People Records. Produced and mixed by Beau Burchell (Saosin) and mastered by Mike Kalajian at Rogue Planet, the eleven tracks on the record pack a punch, from fast, gritty punk tracks to more melodic numbers. The band gave fans an early taste with the standalone single Never Mind The Dog, and they have now shared the guitar-driven song (I’m Not) Laughing With You.

“It’s simply a song about a couple of people who hyper focus on what it is that I’m doing and have nothing to offer but projected fear or frustration. The judgment and arguments these people have within themselves and converse to others about made up scenarios where I can’t explain nor defend myself. I’m done with people like this. If I’m the perceived reason your life sucks so bad, then your life probably already sucks as is.” (vocalist Jesse Barnett)

Ways Away include former members of Samiam, Knapsack, Racquet Club, Stick To Your Guns, Wish You Were Here, BoySetsFire and The Hope Conspiracy. The band made their debut in 2020 with their self titled debut album and build upon their storied sound on the upcoming Torch Songs album. The record explores themes of anti-capitalism and living in the current state of the world, as well as approaching more personal moments about love and loss.