Emo veterans Into It. Over It. have announced a new album, Interesting Decisions: Into It. Over It. Songs (2020 – 2023), due May 3 via Storm Chasers LTD and Big Scary Monsters (pre-order). IIOI leader Evan Weiss made this one with longtime collaborator Matthew Frank (who’s also in Their / They’re / There with Evan) on bass, film composer Joe George on guitar, and Adam Beck (of Sincere Engineer) on drums.
“Coming off the writing and releasing of [2020’s] Figure, Adam and I were able to solidify the current lineup of IIOI – myself, Adam, Joe George and Matt Frank,” says Evan. “The chemistry, trust and creativity had never been so natural or positive in any lineup throughout the years. I felt this was the best time to see how the creative process would work with a group as opposed to just myself and a drummer. We began writing songs – pulling from ideas and fragments that were jotted down during the Figure writing sessions. One song became two. Two became four. Eventually our process had become dialed in.”
“While Adam and I had already defined our creative relationship with IIOI, Matt and Joe really bring a style and perspective to the music which had never existed previously with IIOI writing,” he adds. “You can hear how much fun we are having on these recordings. You can hear each of us bringing our taste to the songs. You can hear all of us experimenting. Trying ideas. Being ourselves. At this point in the lifespan of IIOI I can think of nothing more joyful creatively than being our purest selves while continuing to push ourselves as writers and musicians.”
The album features recent singles “A Trip Around The Sun” and “New Addictions,” along with the just-released closing track “Bandelier.” It’s another great example of Evan’s vivid lyrical style and wistful melodies, and you can check it out below.
Tracklist
1. A Trip Around The Sun
2. My Goddamn Subconscious
3. The Focus. The Compass. The Contract In Hand.
4. Akron, OH
5. The Car’s Still Running Out Front
6. Home Is The Gift
7. New Addictions
8. The Designated Place At The Designated Time
9. Miyajima, JP
10. The Captain Setting Course From Where We Met
11. Bandelier
Into It. Over It. — 2024 Tour Dates
13/07 2000 Trees Festival, Cheltenham
14/07 Brudenell Social Club, Leeds *
15/07 Stereo, Glasgow *
16/07 Yes Pink Room, Manchester *
18/07 Downstairs at The Dome, London (Playing Proper in full) *
19/07 Downstairs at The Dome, London (Playing Intersections in full) *
20/07 Rough Trade, Nottingham *
22/07 The Exchange, Bristol *
23/07 Hare & Hounds, Birmingham *
24/07 The Fighting Cocks, Kingston *
* w/ Sweet Pill & Tangled Hair