Stygian Waves Envy Of None

• 1 Not Dead Yet 03:29
• 2 The Story 04:41
• 3 Under The Stars 04:32
• 4 Thrill Of The Chase 03:40
• 5 Handle With Care 04:14
• 6 That Was Then 03:46
• 7 Raindrops 03:33
• 8 New Trip 03:55
• 9 Clouds 04:01
• 10 The End 03:58
• 11 Stygian Waves 03:36
• Total Runtime 43:25

Info for Stygian Waves

Envy Of None are back and ready to send shockwaves through the music world with the announcement of their much-anticipated second album, Stygian Wavz.

The news comes hot on the heels of a buzzing streak of activity from the Canadian/American collective, who have already dropped two singles – the electric "Not Dead Yet" and the haunting "Under The Stars" – both of which will make their way onto the new record.

In celebration of the big reveal, the band has unveiled the album’s title track, "Stygian Waves," alongside a mesmerizing new music video crafted by the brilliant animator and director Mariano Biotico.

Few bands can boast a lineup like this: Alex Lifeson, the legendary guitarist behind Rush’s genre-defining sound; Andy Curran, bassist and programmer extraordinaire with a rich history in Coney Hatch and Soho 69; and Alfio Annibalini, whose keyboard wizardry helps anchor the band’s ethereal vibe.

But perhaps the group’s secret weapon is its youngest member, American singer-songwriter Maiah Wynne. With her soaring, emotive voice, Wynne brings an infectious energy and depth that propels the band’s music into thrilling new territory.

On their 2022 self-titled debut, Envy Of None showcased their ability to push boundaries, weaving a sophisticated, unpredictable blend of alt-rock. With Stygian Wavz, the band’s sophomore effort, they come out swinging with even more creative confidence, taking listeners on a ride through complex, genre-defying soundscapes that leave the mind reeling and the heart racing.

There was a palpable sense of anticipation in the air when Envy of None announced their debut in 2022. After all, it marked the first full-band project from world-renowned guitarist Alex Lifeson since his groundbreaking work with the legendary prog-rock trio Rush. Lifeson joined forces with a remarkable lineup: rising star Maiah Wynne on vocals, esteemed producer Alfio Annibalini (guitar, keyboards), Coney Hatch’s Andy Curran (bass, programming, guitar), and features Canadian session legend Randy Cooke (Mick Jagger, Alanis Morisette, Kelly Clarkson) on drums. Their debut exceeded expectations, with Record Collector describing it as "rich in creativity" in a 4-star review, and France's Rock Hard Magazine naming it Album of the Month and praising its "effective, modern, inspired tracks."

The 11 songs on the album mark a significant progression in the band’s sound, every song meticulously lasered down to its most essential and captivating elements. With the band’s very own Alf Annibalini on mixing duties, the songs benefit from an intrinsic understanding of their evolution, his involvement in the writing process ensuring the mix truly captures the essence of their vision. Mastering by Harry Hess at HBomb Mastering (Barenaked Ladies, Billy Talent, Big Wreck) completes the album’s flawless sound quality.

Envy Of None

Envy Of None
Alex Lifeson is no stranger to the concept of evolution. As a founding member of Rush, he’s been able to explore more musical ground than just about any other guitar player out there – taking rock to new progressive heights throughout the decades and always in the most wildly inventive of ways. His influence can be heard on countless bands around the world, from indie shoegaze and math rock to heavy metal and beyond. Over the last few years Lifeson has been focusing on a new project that, no matter how well-acquainted you are with his discography, will undoubtedly shatter all seeds of expectation and blow the mind. That project is Envy Of None.

The new band, also featuring Coney Hatch founder/bassist Andy Curran, accomplished producer and engineer Alfio Annibalini and singer-songwriter Maiah Wynne, will be releasing their self-titled debut album on April 8 via Kscope. Its 11 tracks – which ricochet between various shades of alternative, experimental and synth rock – throw surprises at every turn, twisting dark melodies against contemporary pop hooks. Lifeson himself is proudly aware of how little of it crosses over with the band that made him famous.

However, it was only when singer Maiah Wynne became involved that this truly started to feel like a band destined to go somewhere. Her haunting melodies and soul-baring intensity is – by the admission of her own bandmates – what truly brought this music to life. All things considered; she is a star in the making… “I sent over an early version of the song Shadow,” explains Andy Curran. “When I played what she’d done back to the others they were like, ‘Who is this crazy talented person?!’”

The album’s first single, Liar, is out now. Its industrial beats, driving fuzz bass and atmospheric guitars concoct a seductive swirl indeed – thrilling in ways closer to the darker art rock of Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails and A Perfect Circle than anything these musicians have been known for prior.

“Maiah became my muse,” continues Alex Lifeson. “She was able to bring this whole new ethereal thing through her sense of melody on tracks like Liar and Look Inside. After hearing her vocals on Never Said I Love You, I felt so excited. I’ve never had that kind of inspiration working with another musician. When we say she’s special, it’s because she’s really fucking special!”

“One of my favourite things about these songs is the intimacy of them,” reveals Maiah Wynne. “It makes them feel different and more honest. There are some heavier songs too, like Enemy, and then tracks like Kabul Blues, that sound completely different to anything else.”

The album closer, Western Sunset, which was penned by Alex Lifeson in tribute to his dear friend Neil Peart. It’s a highly emotive piece of music to honour a man deeply missed by the rock community at large, and even more so by those who were lucky enough to know him. “I visited Neil when he was ill,” says Alex Lifeson. “I was on his balcony watching the sunset and found inspiration. There’s a finality about a sunset that kinda stayed with me throughout the whole process. It had meaning. It was the perfect mood to decompress after all these different textures… a nice way to close the book.”

This album contains no booklet.