Hot off the heels of their announcement of their upcoming new EP, TALES OF ILL REPUTE, South West UK noise makers RXPTRS have another announcement, covering something quite unique and very important for the band.
RXPTRS are proud to reveal their brand new single, In Another Life, which is unlike anything the band have done before. In Another Life is a raw, stripped back acoustic track, with vocalist Simon Roach demonstrating another side of his comprehensive vocal range. In Another Life holds a special place for the band, as we will let Simon explain:
“Written for a friend who took their own life, ‘In Another Life’ is a vulnerable, sonic pivot for RXPTRS. Set for release on World Suicide Prevention Day, all streaming profits will be donated to a mental health project close to their hearts, For Younger You tackle mental health issues with an emphasis on Suicide Awareness. As well as streaming revenue, the band have an exclusive merch line being released, all profits also going to For Younger You.
To honour Ryan, the band’s friend who they lost to suicide, the song is performed by the band and a choir made up of Ryan’s friends. An accompanying video is also set for release, documenting the friends performing the song in a field where Ryan used to walk with his family.
The song is acts as a tribute to lost ones, but is also a hopeful note for anyone suffering from grief.”
For Younger You was founded by Zaid Elgahmi in 2021. After losing a friend to suicide, Zaid began visiting schools to talk openly with young people about mental health, suicide awareness and cyberbullying. Since 2022, he has spoken to more than 30,000 students across the UK without charging schools for the talks. He is now expanding that work through For Younger You, a youth mental health project combining school outreach, free practical resources and original video content designed to make difficult conversations feel more relatable and accessible. For more information, please visit For Younger You’s website.
As described by Simon above, RXPTRS are releasing a special T-shirt with all proceeds going to For Younger You. The design of the shirt can be seen below, with ordering details to follow on the band’s website and social media in the coming days.
You can pre-order physical copies of the EP from the band via bandcamp on this link.