After the loss of their bandmate, and an extremely tough year as a result, Walk Off the Earth is back with a new track that will really open your eyes and get you thinking about life a little differently. “I’ll Be There” is the response track to Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor’s unexpected passing, and it is sure to have you wiping your eyes.
Unfortunately, it took brokenness and tragedy for this art to be produced. However, once you take a listen, you’ll definitely find yourself listening to it more and more.. You may even be able to relate to the struggle, connecting the single to your own personal tragedy, as we have.
Through hurt, pain, and unexpected pitfalls in emotion, come triumph, beauty, and art. In the wake of Mike’s passing, and with much difficult consideration, the band decided to move forward and use their platform to honor and share the extraordinary legacy he left behind. The continued chemistry between band members Gianni, Sarah, Joel, and Marshall is undeniable. With Joel’s driving and prolific percussion work and Gianni, Sarah, and Marshall’s captivating vocal styling and melodic arrangements, 2019 continues to be a year full of new and original music with a full-length album to be released this October.
“When we hit a low point, the thing that brings us back is our art, our music,” shares Walk Off the Earth of the inspiration behind their heartwarming new single. “2018 was an extremely tough year for Walk Off the Earth. We lost a band member and a dear friend and had to work through tough personal situations. ‘I’ll Be There’ is our way of rising above the hardship. We wrote this song to show how standing by each other’s side is how we’ve gotten through it all with our heads held high. We want our fans to feel the same way-that we are there for them with our music and are so grateful that they have always been there for us.”
Walk Off the Earth’s beautiful new single, “I’ll Be There” is out everywhere now. Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below this post, or hit us up on social media, @PopWrapped.
