IF I WERE YOU Paint a Darker Picture With New Single “Black Canvas”

Poughkeepsie, NY-based metalcore force IF I WERE YOU have released their crushing new single Black Canvas. Known for fusing punishing heaviness with soaring melodies, the band once again delivers a track that is both devastatingly aggressive and emotionally resonant.

Black Canvas explores the idea of starting over while weighed down by the scars of the past. Through haunting clean passages, towering choruses, and unrelenting breakdowns, the song paints a soundscape that mirrors its title—a dark and raw reflection of pain, redemption, and the struggle to create something new from what’s been broken.

The track exemplifies IF I WERE YOU’s signature sound: melodic yet heavy, polished yet visceral. Every element is designed to hit hard, from the layered guitars to the emotional vocal delivery, cementing their place among the most impactful modern metalcore acts.

With Black Canvas, IF I WERE YOU continue to push the boundaries of their craft, offering fans a single that’s both deeply personal and universally relatable. This is metalcore with heart, sharpened to a fine edge.