The Beaches Share New Single Ahead Of Upcoming Album Release
On August 25, rock hitmakers, The Beaches, unveil their newest single, “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid,” in the final stretch leading up to the release of the quartet’s sophomore LP, Blame My Ex, out September 15. Full of striking vocals and thrumming guitar riffs, “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid” is a belt-along crowd-pleaser for anyone tired of the insecurities and ‘what-ifs’ plaguing their minds.
Opening with attention-grabbing strumming from the band’s guitarists, Kylie Miller and Leandra Earl, “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid” starts off with a restrained tension that eventually bursts forth in the chorus. Lamenting the trials of navigating self-doubt in relationships, lead vocalist, Jordan Miller, puts a spin on the classic adage ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,’ instead bluntly singing “what doesn’t kill you makes you paranoid / what doesn’t kill you makes you feel like your love ain’t s***.” The accompanying music video features the band’s members jamming out as frontwoman, Miller, confronts her inner voice in the mirror, ultimately shattering it to pieces. Full of the group’s signature candor and attitude, the single is sure to resonate with new listeners and those familiar with the quartet’s particular brand of relatability alike.
Of the track, the band says,
“What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid is a song about feeling intense anxiety after a breakup. This had been my experience when my relationship had just ended. I wasn’t used to being on my own, so I found myself feeling really insecure in social situations – which was really surreal because I’m usually very confident and self-assured. However, the more people I’ve shown this song to, the more I’ve come to understand I’m not alone.”
With the new single comes the announcement of The Beaches’ signing with AWAL. The Beaches joins the independent label and distribution company’s roster of genre-bending artists including Little Simz, Laufey, Disclosure, Jungle and more.
“What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid” follows the singles, “Me & Me” – an upbeat beach-rock track praised by NYLON as a testament to “why [The Beaches’] presence in rock ‘n’ roll is so exciting” – and “Blame Brett,” a fan-favourite which has garnered almost 10 million streams on Spotify alone, as well as a music video showcasing their free-spirited charisma. The band also released the upbeat track, Everything is Boring, earlier in the spring; an anthem calling out to the cynics of the world.
In early September, the quartet will kick off their headlining North American tour to promote Blame My Ex. Fresh off the festival circuit, having recently played Lollapalooza, The Beaches look forward to performing to crowds across 25 shows in their native Canada as well as the United States. See below for a full list of dates.
Watch the video for “What Doesn’t Kill You makes You Paranoid” below and stay up to date with The Beaches via their socials.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
September 8-9 – Sarnia, ON @ Sarnia Block Party
September 13 – London, ON @ Western Fair
October 8 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Cooperage *SOLD OUT
October 11 – Nashville, TN @ The East Room *SOLD OUT
October 12 – Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5 *SOLD OUT
October 13 – Charleston, SC @ The Charleston Pour House
October 15 – Washington, DC @ Pearl Street Warehouse *SOLD OUT
October 16 – Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie *SOLD OUT
October 17 – New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge *SOLD OUT
October 18 – Boston, MA @ Crystal Ballroom *SOLD OUT
October 20 – Halifax, NS @ Light House Arts Centre October *SOLD OUT
October 21 – Moncton, NB @ Tide and Boar *SOLD OUT
October 26 – Kitchener, ON @ Centre in The Square *SOLD OUT
October 27 – Hamilton, ON @ FirstOntario Concert Hall *SOLD OUT
October 28 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
October 30 – Kingston, ON @ Ale House *SOLD OUT
November 1 & 2 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall *SOLD OUT
November 5 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
November 8 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall *SOLD OUT
November 9 – Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
November 10 – Kelowna, BC @ Kelowna Community Theatre *SOLD OUT
November 12 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum
November 13 – Victoria, BC @ Royal Theatre *SOLD OUT