{"id":41040,"date":"2024-12-04T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41040"},"modified":"2024-11-30T07:43:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T12:43:01","slug":"unlettered-shares-new-single-leave-behind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41040","title":{"rendered":"Unlettered shares new single \u2018Leave Behind\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Unlettered,\u00a0the innovative post-punk project spearheaded by multi-instrumentalist\u00a0Mike Knowlton, has shared their new single <em>Leave Behind<\/em>. The track is the latest single to be released from their new album, \u2018Five Mile Point,\u2019 out on November 22 (<a href=\"https:\/\/ed3d6000.streaklinks.com\/CMkytg0Tk5rZPlmGBQqaFMij\/https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2F3qsdql%2Fbdr5em%2Ffkzfns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pre-order<\/a>). You can listen to <em>Leave Behind<\/em> on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ed3d6000.streaklinks.com\/CMkytgw29jdIQUDmXQQd2Sng\/https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2F3qsdql%2Fbdr5em%2Fb50fns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all streaming platforms<\/a>\u00a0or via YouTube below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lGPGnazMlyY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>About the song, the band\u2019s Mike Knowlton says, \u201c<em>&#8216;Leave Behind&#8217; dives into the personas we craft\u2014the social masks we wear to navigate the world. These fa\u00e7ades shape how we are remembered after we are gone, often outlasting our true selves. The song questions how much of our legacy is built on what we chose to reveal, and how much was hidden beneath the surface.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last month the band released the album\u2019s lead single, <em>She Is Inside You<\/em>, which debuted on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ed3d6000.streaklinks.com\/CMkytg4_vwkG25vogQHeh1ww\/https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2F3qsdql%2Fbdr5em%2Frx1fns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">That\u2019s Good Enough For Me<\/a>\u00a0and is available now on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ed3d6000.streaklinks.com\/CMkytg0ysl-yE50WoQA50Kp3\/https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2F3qsdql%2Fbdr5em%2F7p2fns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all streaming platforms.<\/a><br><br>Regarding the single, Knowlton reflects, \u201c<em>&#8216;She Is Inside You&#8217; explores the fine line between holding onto memories and being trapped by them. When a loved one is gone, we often cling to their belongings, hoping to keep them close. But when do cherished mementos become emotional baggage? This song digs into the burden of sentimental hoarding and the freedom found in letting go.\u201d<\/em><br><br>With roots in the vibrant 90s NYC experimental music scene, Knowlton has made his mark in genre-defying bands like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ed3d6000.streaklinks.com\/CMkytg87O0R7WZaQQA9iAhwD\/https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2F3qsdql%2Fbdr5em%2Fni3fns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gapeseed<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ed3d6000.streaklinks.com\/CMkythBhofwYf_lyMgDzoexV\/https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2F3qsdql%2Fbdr5em%2F3a4fns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poem Rocket<\/a>. Unlettered channels an unholy trinity of influences\u2014Polvo, Sonic Youth, and<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Lungfish\u2014creating a sonic landscape that navigates a chaotic world through detuned, driving post-punk anthems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With three EPs already under its belt, Unlettered has garnered acclaim for its dark, hypnotic sound. The project\u2019s new LP,\u00a0\u2018Five Mile Point\u2019\u00a0welcomes Knowlton\u2019s wife,\u00a0Kelly Grimm,\u00a0as a collaborator. Knowlton conjures fuzzed-out rhythms and swirling, angular melodies while they both lyrically unpack themes of transition, loss, and melancholy\u2014a poignant exploration of the human experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_3547.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_3547.jpeg?resize=716%2C716\" alt=\"Unlettered Give Mile Point cover artwork \" class=\"wp-image-41042\" style=\"width:738px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_3547.jpeg?w=716&amp;ssl=1 716w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_3547.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_3547.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2018Five Mile Point\u2019 track listing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Dither<br>2. She Is Inside You&nbsp;<br>3. Median Coverage<br>4. The Great Dwindle<br>5. About Time<br>6.&nbsp;12:49<br>7. Leave Behind<br>8. Boon Dog<br>9. Services Rendered<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled in the indie rock hinterlands of Southwest Florida\u2014a region overrun by flip-flop-wearing, parrothead singer-songwriters\u2014Knowlton and Grimm have carved out their own artistic sanctuary. How does one survive in such a music backwater? By locking themselves in Knowlton\u2019s studio, firing up Logic Pro, turning up the gain, unleashing a cacophony coaxed from vintage instruments and meticulously refining each song down to its essence. In this way, Unlettered emerges not just as a musical project, but as a vital coping mechanism\u2014a testament to creativity&#8217;s resilience in the face of isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlettered is also contributing two songs to the forthcoming compilation\u00a0Meat Whiplash \u2018Collected\/Contextualized\u2019\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ed3d6000.streaklinks.com\/CMkytg4jo44aS49rcgXmGYcD\/https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2F3qsdql%2Fbdr5em%2Fj34fns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver Girl Records<\/a>. The covers of\u00a0<em>Always Sunday<\/em> and\u00a0<em>Eat Me to the Core<\/em> are important contributions to reawakening the musical legacy of the \u201880s band from East Kilbride, Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond their musical endeavours, Grimm is a professional Art Appraiser and Auctioneer, while Knowlton is a partner at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ed3d6000.streaklinks.com\/CMkytg4YmBzqAnycvQUVBEPO\/https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2F3qsdql%2Fbdr5em%2Fzv5fns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campfire<\/a>, where he creates award-winning immersive experiences for entertainment brands like\u00a0Amazon Prime Video, AMC Networks, HBO, Hulu, and\u00a0Peacock.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Unlettered,\u00a0the innovative post-punk project spearheaded by multi-instrumentalist\u00a0Mike Knowlton, has shared their new single Leave Behind. 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