‘Apocalypse’ has a release date, and Crown Lands are making the wait worthwhile. The Canadian progressive rock duo have shared “Through the Looking Glass,” their new single and video, ahead of the album’s May 15 arrival. The clip was directed by collaborator Luke Paron, and the song delivers exactly what the title suggests: a deep dive into the band’s expanding conceptual world.
Guitarist and vocalist Kevin describes the track with characteristic enthusiasm. “Through the Looking Glass features rolling 12-string arpeggios, Mellotrons, and a 7/8 bridge featuring Moog leads, full proggy fun while also serving up a big chorus.” The song was written and recorded with producer Nick Raskulinecz at his Nashville studio, and drummer and vocalist Cody calls it one of his favorites on the record. “We had such a blast writing and recording the whole thing from start to finish,” he says.
The track fits squarely into the mythology Crown Lands have been building across ‘Apocalypse.’ Set in the world of Karagon, “Through the Looking Glass” chronicles the Dragon-Riders before the arrival of the Syndicate on Fearless’ planet. Kevin puts it plainly: “Is there anything cooler than heavy rock ballads about dragons? I think not.”
‘Apocalypse’ is described as the duo’s most demanding and fully realized work to date. Crown Lands have steadily built one of the most ambitious catalogs in modern progressive rock, and this album positions them to take it further.
‘Apocalypse’ arrives May 15.