Loss inhabits us quietly, like an uncharted realm we stumble into uninvited. It’s a subtle terrain, steeped in silence that deepens over time, becoming a familiar presence…an almost comforting hush that whispers secrets only solitude can unravel. In these silent spaces, unspoken dialogues bloom, patient with revelation. Dwelling here might feel indulgent, a luxurious wallow in quietude, yet it replenishes our spirit, gently guiding us toward acceptance. Through this gentle confrontation, we unravel sorrow’s cryptic poetry, revealing truths about our enduring vulnerability.
Austin’s Porcelain plunges headlong into this emotional landscape with their latest single, Harmony, out now via TODO Records. This track, one half of their forthcoming 7″ release Harmony b/w Torch, set for a July 9th release, resonates with raw emotional sincerity. (Pre-save here.)
“Harmony is a song about loss and how we cope with it,” the band explains. “You tend to lose people more the older you get, and how we process that grief gets more important each time. Giving the space to reflect on how we feel in those moments is healthy and often gets overlooked.”
Formed by Steve Pike (vocals/guitar), Ryan Fitzgibbon (vocals/guitar), Jordan Emmert (bass), and Eli Deitz (drums), Porcelain emerged from the vibrant DIY underbelly of Austin, Texas, quickly establishing themselves with gripping live performances. Their relentless touring has placed them alongside heavyweight acts such as Chat Pile, Agriculture, Portrayal of Guilt, The Blood Brothers, and Trauma Ray, solidifying their presence within the underground community.
Following the success of their self-titled 2024 debut, Harmony marks an evolution in Porcelain’s intense exploration of emotional authenticity. With this release, Porcelain once again channels vulnerability and catharsis, offering listeners a resonant reflection on grief’s intricate depths.
Watch the video for Harmony, a charming DIY documentary tour video capturing the band’s camaraderie and humour, below:
Porcelain spoke with Post-Punk.com about the writing of Harmony, its themes, and their process.
“Harmony” explores grief and the evolving ways we process loss as we get older. Was there a particular personal experience or story that inspired this song, and how did that emotional weight shape the writing or recording process?
It was a culmination of events over time. The feeling of people slipping away due to death and self abuse was really weighing heavy on my mind when we were writing it. But loss can take many forms to anyone.
Your sound blends post-hardcore intensity with dynamic shifts and emotional vulnerability—how did you approach balancing that raw heaviness with the more reflective, spacious moments on “Harmony?”
You can feel still and at peace while processing grief. You can feel volatile and raw while processing grief. I wanted to music to match those feelings and the experience of navigating those waves of emotions.
This is your first release with TODO Records and comes on the heels of your debut LP. How does “Harmony” represent an evolution or shift in Porcelain’s sound or artistic direction as you move into this next phase, including touring with Pelican?
We just want to continue to push ourselves sonically and not be afraid to explore different sounds and textures. We’re still in the writing process for the next record, but it’s shaping up to something that we’re all proud of. §
Porcelain is set to embark on tour with Pelican this summer:
TOUR DATES
- 7/17 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop +
- 7/18 – Washington, DC – DC9 +
- 7/19 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts +
- 7/20 – Brooklyn, NY – The Meadows +
- 7/21 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair +
- 7/22 Montreal, QC – Bar le Ritz PDB +
- 7/23 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace +
- 7/24 – Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme +
- 7/25 – Indianapolis, IN – POST Festival +
- 7/26 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall + ~
- 7/27 – Minneapolis, MM – Zhora Darling + ~
- 7/29 – Kansas City, KS – Howdy *
- 7/30 Denton, TX – Rubber Gloves*
- 7/31 Austin, TX – 29th Street Ballroom *+Supporting Pelican
~with coalesce
*with Shallowater
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