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“If you’re a fan of ambitious and sometimes theatrical indie/rock music like Tame Impala, M83, Gorillaz, and even a bit of The Cure, [Forrest Isn’t Dead] is an artist that will be right up your alley.”
– Substream Magazine
“Forrest Isn’t Dead is a breath of fresh air and…an artist to watch.” – Shutter 16 Magazine
“A mesmerizing blend of alternative, pop, and rock laced with the added bonus of electronic and wonky beats that just cannot be denied.” – mxdwn Music
“Forrest Isn’t Dead and his bandmates effortlessly blend elements of alt, indie, and rock into something that is uniquely new, but also feels familiar…If you’ve never had the pleasure of listening to Forrest Isn’t Dead, we suggest you get on the bandwagon.” – Alt Revue
“An almost emo take on synthpop.” – TREMG
“The End of Everything emanates an array of distinct emotions and sounds, a treasure cove for those who desire to get lost in a record and drown out the outside noise. With hints of indie- pop, shoegaze, and post-punk tones, Forrest Isn’t Dead doesn’t disappoint, showcasing cleverly crafted imagery, expression, and originality in their debut album.” – I’m Music Magazine
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Los Angeles, CA – Today, Atlanta-based rising alt-pop artist Forrest Isn’t Dead, who draws parallels to such acts as The Cure, Gorillaz, Tame Impala and Joy Division, has released his debut full-length album, The End Of Everything, via Madison Records. PRESS HERE to listen. The 12-track collection, produced by Forrest along with Tanner Hendon, Wyatt Oates, Matt Vassy, and Wes Green, features the recently released singles “Heaven,” “Earth,” “Wash Away,” “Goodbye” and “Born or Made.”
“I really want you guys to understand that when I started making music at the age of 12, I knew that this was going to be the only thing I was going to do with my life,” shares Forrest. “I started off recording myself on a stolen $25 Walmart microphone and a busted laptop with comforters pinned up in the closet at my mom’s house. I have had a lot of ups and downs and a lot of very low points in my life with drugs, depression, suicide, and not putting my best foot forward in life. And then, just in the last year, I have had billboards with my face on it in my city, I’ve charted for Alternative music in America, I’ve sold out shows in the city that raised me, and now I’m putting out my first official album. It has been an amazing journey thus far. Thank you to all of my team, all my friends and family, and all of my fans who have helped us on this ride and given my life purpose over the years. I love you all.”
The End Of Everything is a haunting and hypnotic hybrid of alternative, pop, and rock twisted up with just the right amount of electronic mystique and glitchy beatcraft. It’s an honest album about life and death, with an overlying theme of being born again as a better person. Forrest Isn’t Dead first debuted with the tracks “The Light,” “Here We Are” and “Fire,” which are all featured on the album. Elsewhere is the electrifying single “Born or Made,” “Goodbye,” which hinges on an off-kilter new wave-style beat, and “Wash Away,” with a hook line and tempo inspired by one of Forrest’s favorite bands T.S.O.L. Most recently, Forrest Isn’t Dead released the cinematic and emotionally charged “Heaven” alongside the raw “Earth” with a two-part video series. Full track listing for The End Of Everything below.
Forrest Isn’t Dead is on the road throughout the Southeast this year supporting the release of The End Of Everything. Upcoming shows include a run of dates from September 20-24 with Tayls and an official album release show for a hometown crowd in Atlanta on October 1. See below for all dates and visit https://forrestisntdead.com/ for more information.
Known for his introspective and candid lyrics, Forrest Isn’t Dead pours out the stories of his life experiences and hardships through his unique and thought-provoking music. Growing up with a single mother and limited resources, the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist found early inspiration as a child in music and skateboarding, which played a major role in developing his feelings about life and love. Forrest later dove head-first into writing original music, learning to play drums, guitar, piano, and, of course, singing in addition to honing his production skills. Artists such as The Cure, My Chemical Romance, Gorillaz, and Prince were big influences on his creative direction, but battling adversity and overcoming his own challenges were a benchmark towards shaping the person he is today. Since debuting in 2019, Forrest Isn’t Dead has garnered nearly 500K total streams across DSPs and almost 1 million total YouTube views in addition to support from Alternative Press (as a New Artist You Need To Hear), Substream Magazine, Variance Magazine, Tinnitist, Vents Magazine, The Honey Pop, and Alt Revue, among others. Forrest’s original music has also been featured on Spotify’s New Noise, New Music Friday and Fresh Finds Rock playlists, VEVO’s Incoming Alternative playlist, YouTube’s Indie Rock, New Rock Songs and Alternative Rock playlists, MTV’s Spankin’ New, and Ones To Watch’s Now Watching playlist.
THE END OF EVERYTHING TRACK LISTING
1. Born Or Made
2. Goodbye
3. Wash Away
4. Heaven
5. Earth
6. Drowning
7. Funeral
8. Paper Kingdom
9. Fire
10. Here We Are
11. The Light
12. Deputy Bones
FORREST ISN’T DEAD TOUR DATES
September 20 – Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern ^
September 21 – Knoxville, TN @ Preservation Pub ^
September 22 – Greenville, SC @ Radio Room ^
September 23 – Charlotte @ Petra’s ^
September 24 – Charleston, SC @ The Royal American ^
October 1 – Atlanta, GA @ Smith’s Olde Bar
December 1 – Nashville, TN @ The 5 Spot
December 2 – Louisville, KY @ Magnolia Bar
^ with Tayls
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