Six-piece alternative rock band Young Mountain announce the release of their debut EP If You Leave set for a July 17th release. To celebrate the announcement, the band has shared the music video for first single “James Albert.”
“James Albert” may be the most personal from the upcoming EP. Released on the anniversary of his passing, the song was written in memory of guitarist Jason Mays‘ late father. Mays said:
One of the goals I have for this band is to have as many as my friends involved with this band as possible. I’m still not entirely over the death of my father, but I’m so happy that a bunch of my friends could help me use this as an outlet to honor the memory of my dad, I just hope people can hear how much heart we put into this and I hope this makes my dad proud.
Deciding to delve full force into the project, Mays sourced musicians from prior internationally accredited acts that all shared the same vision. A full lineup consisting of Mays alongside vocalist Hance Alligood (Woe, Is Me, Favorite Weapon), drummer Chris Lent (From First To Last, I Set My Friends On Fire), bassist/keyboard player Michael Matejick (Of Machines, Native Suns), vocalist Matt Mulkey, and guitarist Jake Russell was formed.