New York pop punkers Candy Hearts have announced that they are heading into the studio with Chad Gilbert (Trapped Under Ice, A Day To Remember) from New Found Glory to record this month in LA. In order to fund their trip, the band has announced a self-released, four song acoustic EP.
Singer Mariel Loveland has commented on recording with Gilbert, stating that "I am beyond excited. Beyond. I pictured this in my head for years and now it's happening. New Found Glory is one of the reasons I fell in love with music in general. If I never heard Sticks And Stones, who knows what I'd be."
Loveland continued on their fundraising efforts, "I think fundraising happens a lot more now than ever because of how the music industry has changed -- particularly for small bands. Bands have to tour to get their name out there and it's almost always when they sell the most merch. Unfortunately records are so expensive to make and tours are expensive in general. Most small bands barely scrape by, even with a great label behind them. So, to make money you get a job, but if you're touring all the time you can't hold that job. This is why bands have to be creative."
Candy Hearts are currently streaming their song "Maybe" over at Alternative Press here.
The acoustic EP's track listing is as follows:
1. Maybe
2. Tongue Tied
3. Ashbury Park
4. Miserable (Lit cover)
