Peace Ritual debut first track 'Tears Of Joy'

29 March 2022 | 10:00 am | Lili Jean Berry
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"Tears of Joy is a celebration of the highs and lows of life. Even through challenging moments of grief or heartbreak, it's all evidence that you have been bold or open enough to needing something or someone," - Joel Matorana

Peace Ritual is the dream-pop brainchild of Joel Martorana (Endless Heights) and Thomas Elliott (Harbours) with co-writing and production credits from Sam Bassal (Ocean Grove). Their debut single "Tears Of Joy", out now via Last Ride Records. Born out of bedroom jams between tours, Peace Ritual was originally conceived as a hardcore band, but the duo unintentionally gravitated to writing rock or pop choruses and ultimately decided to pivot and commit to collaborating on a sound that felt most natural.


This is a very dreamy track & given the 3 parties that have collaborated here, it's very much not what you would expect. The film clip reminds me of the 90’s film ‘The Magical Legend Of The Leprechauns’ (IYKYK). The saturated colours and Joel's glorious red hair make me wish I was running through the fields of Ireland in spring. If that doesn't set up how lovely this song is, I don't know what will. Plus everything Sam touches is golden.

Watch the video here:


& listen to the song on streaming services now!

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