Surprise! Asheville, NC emo band Kerosene Heights have a new EP called LEAVING dropping tomorrow, and the whole thing premieres right here. The self-released, four-song EP follows their great 2023 debut LP Southeast of Somewhere (released on No Sleep), and vocalist/guitarist Chance Smith tells us, “LEAVING is a reflection on our lives in the last year. A lot of being away from home, changes with the band, and uncertainty about the future. These songs, which are some of our favorites to date, are a testament to how worth it making music can be, despite how confusing and difficult it can feel at times.”
The band have come a long way (and toured a lot) since Southeast of Somewhere was recorded, and you can really hear it in these songs, which are some of their best yet. The “emo revival revival” vibes are strong, and if you miss stuff like You Blew It! and Snowing, don’t miss out on what Kerosene Heights are doing right now. They make it sound as fresh as those bands did 10-15 years ago, and these tight, hooky songs are pretty impossible to deny. Give the EP a spin below, and pre-order the 7″ here.
Kerosene Heights are also playing some shows this month with Michael Cera Palin, calicuzns, and Cheem on their way to Michigan’s Pug Fest (good tour), and they’re also playing Gainesville’s The Fest in October. All dates are listed below.
Kerosene Heights — 2024 Tour Dates
with Michael Cera Palin, calicuzns, Cheem:
6/24- Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone
6/25- Baltimore, MD @ OTTOBAR
6/26- Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Roboto Project
6/27- Cleveland, OH @ The Birdhouse
6/28- Bowling Green, OH @ Howard’s Club
6/29-6/31- Ferndale, MI @ PUG Fest
10/25-27- Gainesville, FL @ The Fest