International collective O.R.k. has a new album due out on 21st March, Firehose Of Falsehoods, via Kscope.
The announcement follows a recent flurry of activity that saw O.R.k. release the singles ‘Blast Of Silence’, ‘PUTFP’ and, most recently, ‘Mask Becomes The Face’. They follow those with their new single ‘The Other Side’ out now.
Speaking about the track, bassist and songwriter Colin Edwin said “It demonstrates the harder hitting, more muscular side of O.R.k. and explores the balance between control and surrender in life’s toughest moments. The dynamic shift and build of the song captures the intensity of facing challenges head-on when no clear options are available and nothing and no one is there to point the way.
“’The Other Side’’s lyrical content deals with the need to let go of over-thinking and to listen to those inner, instinctive impulses to navigate life’s uncertainties. ‘The Other Side’ also features a guest spot from guitarist Giuseppe Negri who adds an extra metallic edge to the punchy riffage.”
You can steam ‘The Other Side’ here.
Firehose Of Falsehoods will be available as a Coke-bottle green vinyl LP, classic black vinyl LP, CD and digitally. It features the tracks ‘Blast of Silence’, ‘Hello Mother’, ‘The Other Side’, ‘16000 Days, ‘PUTFP’, ‘Seven Arms’, ‘Beyond Reach’, ‘Mask Becomes The Face’ featuring John Wesley and ‘Dive In’ as a bonus track on CD + digital editions only.
Firehose Of Falsehoods continues the journey that O.R.k started with 2015’s debut Inflamed Ridesand carried forward through their previous albums Soul Of An Octopus (2017), Ramagehead (2019)and Screamnasium (2022).
Often exploring themes of tension, redemption, and the human condition, their latest release is an ambitious exploration of the inexpressible. Vocalist Esposito Fornasari said “We live in a world where it’s increasingly difficult to know the truth, so naming the album Firehose Of Falsehoods was meant to intentionally reference something completely opposite to the sincerity we try to express in our music and lyrics.”
The cover image designed by acclaimed Marvel/DC comics illustrator Denis Rodier also expresses an ambiguity. Are the tentacles representative of some evil and unseen creature enveloping us in propaganda? …Or is the creature a hidden but heroic being, reaching out to crush the loudspeakers and free us from false narratives?
Firehose Of Falsehoods demonstrates the evolving creative dynamics of the band – featuring the aforementioned Edwards and Fornasari alongside drummer Pat Mastelotto and guitarist Carmelo Pipitone – and their place in the landscape of modern progressive music. It can be ordered here.
O.R.k. has a highly anticipated run of shows coming up in 2025 including a run of headline UK shows that will see the band joined by cult favourites The Paradox Twin – Tickets can be ordered here.
O.R.K. UK TOUR DATES
22nd MAY 22 – 1865, Southampton, United Kingdom
23rd MAY – 229, London, United Kingdom
24th MAY– 45 Live, Kidderminster, United Kingdom
25th MAY – The Parish – Huddersfield, United Kingdom
