THECITYISOURS Release New Single Video "In the Dark"

Continuing their exploration of deep and evocative themes, TheCityIsOurs has released their follow-up single 'In the Dark', further delving into the complexities of personal and societal challenges. This new track builds upon the emotional narrative established in 'Shame', offering a compelling blend of powerful melodies and introspective lyrics that highlight the ongoing journey towards self-discovery and acceptance.

With 'In the Dark', TheCityIsOurs reaffirms their commitment to shedding light on the struggles many face in silence, providing a source of comfort and solidarity through their music.

"About building up a wall to keep yourself safe by creating a fake image of yourself to make your family happy, growing up being told by society that I'd always be a disappointment because of my sexuality, something I can't control. So I'd try to hide it and do anything to not cause any sort of disappointment in anything that I can control. The pressure of upholding that image builds up to a point where it feels you can't go back and completely shatter your own family's perception of you.

No matter how much I'd planned it out and got to a point where I was going to tell them, nothing would ever come out, I feel guilty because your life is a lie to people who are supposed to love you unconditionally. And no matter how irrational I knew the fear of telling them was and how frustrated with myself I'd get for not being able to tell them, I could never get the words out. Your friends and potentially people who barely know you still know you more than family, which isn't fair. feels like you can't progress as a person as you condition yourself to keep your walls built up, unable to let anyone in." - Oli Duncanson (vocals)

Watch 'In the Dark' BELOW and get it here https://arisingempire.com/inthedark

Catch TheCityIsOurs live on the following dates:

»Lake Malice United Kingdom Tour 2024«

Special guests: TheCityIsOurs

06.03. UK Brighton @ Green Door Store 

07.03. UK London @ The Underworld 

08.03. UK Sheffield @ Sidney & Matilda 

09.03. UK Norwich @ Waterfront Studio

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THECITYISOURS is a 5-piece pop/metal band from London who has quickly garnered attention and growing support for peers, industry and fans alike, with their high-octane live show and the success of their sophomore album. »COMA« (2021) smashed into the top 5 iTunes metal charts with several singles appearing in editorial playlists with the likes of Amazon, Deezer and Spotify (Including 2 covers on New Core and Metal UK) supporting the band.

THECITYISOURS have become a upcoming staple on UK & EU festival line ups alike, with appearances at Camden Rocks, Macmillan Fest, Burn It Down, Holloween, a fly in appearance at High 5 Festival in Sweden, a headline set in the Doghouse Tent at the revered Download Festival to a 4000+ audience of festival-goers. After a sold-out album release show at The Underworld in London, 2022 has seen THECITYISOURS break out into the European scene, with a full length tour across the mainland throughout October. Be sure to keep an eye on THECITYISOURS in 2022.