Oakwood share new single "Fields Behind The House" from forthcoming LP
Jason Gordonjason@releasewave.comToday, Texas trio Oakwood release "Fields Behind the House," the latest from their new album Blurred Away, out May 29 on Memory Music. Watch the video below.
As the closing track, it captures humanity wrestling with the vulnerable reality and permanence of loss. From its delicate opening chords to a full instrumental break, vocalist Mathew Dwyer's words offer a challenging sort of solace as he repeats the same question throughout: "does this ever get better? or is it permanent?" Oakwood purposefully leave that unanswered, as the very thought captures the idea that grief isn't something we can ever get rid of; we have to carry it with us forever.
Recorded with Phil Odom (Glare, Militarie Gun, Durry) and mastered by Grammy Award-winning producer Will Yip (Turnstile, Title Fight), Blurred Away draws heavily from the melodic energy of Algernon Cadwallader, Jimmy Eat World, Title Fight, and Jets to Brazil to channel existential dread into something highly cathartic.
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May 29, 2026Melodic emo-core band Oakwood return after 10 years with a new album "Blurred Away" set for release on May 29, 2026 via Memory Music. The album has been described as an exhilarating sonic journey that seamlessly blends the raw emotion of early wave emo and post-hardcore with the high-energy melodies of indie and punk rock. Collaborating with acclaimed producer Phil Odom and Grammy Award-winning mastermind Will Yip, the West Texas trio deliver what is expected to be a deeply cathartic album that channels existential dread into a poignant narrative of survival and self-discovery. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Title Fight and Algernon Cadwallader, Oakwood's long-awaited release stands out for its unapologetic authenticity and poignant exploration of the complexities of growing up and finding one's place in the world.