Canadian four-piece Envy of None featuring Rush’s Alex Lifeson (Guitars), Coney Hatch’s Andy Curran (Bass, keyboards, backing vocals), Alf Annibalini (Guitar, keyboards), Randy Cooke (Drums), with lead vocalist Maiah Wynne follow their sophomore album, Stygian Wavz, released back in March, with a three track single and a brand-new video for ‘Thrill Of The Chase’ – The new offering features an alternative version of an album track, a demo version, and the album track itself.
Bassist Andy Curran commented: “’Thrill Of The Chase’ was one of the last songs we worked on before handing in the completed record. It started with Alf’s funky demo and Maiah loved it and was very vocal about completing it. She and I were wanting to add something up tempo to the record and this one, despite being a little left of centre style wise seemed to fit nicely. It has a cool funky positive vibe that we enjoyed exploring, especially the outro dance party section!”
Alfio Annibalini added “At first glance, this track seems like an odd choice to include on the album, but once Maiah added her vocals, the track instantly sounded as if EON had walked through a new yet familiar door. And as a special bonus, the remix even features a cowbell!”
You can stream/download the three track single here plus there is a 12” coloured vinyl version of the single available with all proceeds from it being donated to UNHCR’s response to the Ukraine emergency.
Speaking on the charity aspect of the single, the band said: “It is disheartening and infuriating that three years after Envy Of None initiated a fundraiser in support of the people of Ukraine, as they battle the invasion of their sovereign country by Russia, we are once again trying to do our part and ask you, sincerely, for your support in this repeated initiative. Every little bit counts and our hope is that our collective assistance will ease their burden even a little and we never have to do this again. While Ukraine’s most formidable ally loses interest and seems to support the Russian campaign of terror, it is left to us to do what we can.
“We are proud of the work we have done and prouder still of our commitment to make the world a better place than it is. With the purchase of this record, you too are helping ease their pain. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.”
Established in 1950, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. For more information click here.
Directed and Edited by Mithun Hassan with puppetry by Universal Puppet Production, you can check out the video for ‘Thrill Of The Chase’ here at RAMzine.
