The moment you find your voice, you step into yourself and actualize your potential. At this point, expectations no longer matter, fear disappears, and everything changes. Against The Current not only embrace their voice, but project it louder than ever in 2020.
After hundreds of millions of streams, major collaborations with the likes of Riot Games, and countless packed shows, the trio—Chrissy Costanza [ocals], Dan Gow [guitar], and Will Ferri [drums]—lift themselves up to this moment with new single “That Won’t Save Us,” which will be released on October 28. The track powered by a hard-hitting guitar riff, hyper- confident vocals, and an entrancing bridge, swings like a wrecking ball between fits of fierce vulnerability and frenetic vitality. “In so many ways, the birth of ‘That Won’t Save Us’ and its evolution tapped back into our roots more than ever before,” Dan observes. “We dove back into early inspirations like Taking Back Sunday and incorporated those vibes into what we do. It fueled us to keep going.” In the end, Against The Current will stir up the same frenzy and fire in audiences as well with this music. “Musically, it’s back to the three of us in a room together, and you’ll hear it,” adds Will. “In a lot of ways, it’s like we’re just getting started—even though it’s been ten years. It feels good.” “This process was really empowering,” Chrissy concludes. “It also reminded me how much I love rock music and how this band was founded on that love. When you listen to us, I want you to know you’re in control. If you don’t like something, you can make a change. I realized I don’t want to sit around feeling sorry for myself…I want more. I want to inspire everyone to chase their dreams to no end.”
Against The Current have earned accolades and a faithful fan following with their brand of pop, rock, and indie sounds. The group’s 2018 sophomore effort Past Lives was praised by Billboard for its “euphoric hooks” and garnered attention from the likes of NME and Upset Magazine, while debut album In Our Bones immediately entered Billboard’s “Top New Artists” chart at #2 upon its May 2016 release. Known for their thrilling live shows, ATC has headlined three of their own world tours, including 2018’s “Past Lives World Tour,” played on Reading and Leeds’ Main Stage in 2019 and were greeted by an in-person audience of 50,000 and nearly 100 million streaming at Beijing National Stadium for their performance of the official 2017 League of Legends World Championship anthem, “Legends Never Die.” The group has built a massive social media audience, racking up more than two million YouTube subscribers and nearly 400 million views, with Costanza becoming one of the most recognizable female voices in the gaming industry and a major online presence all her own. Expanding her impact in the gaming world, Chrissy joined forces with Cailin Russo for the 2019 League of Legends tournament theme “Phoenix,” and is currently the host of VENN's Guest House series, a weekly interactive discovery program showcasing gamers, celebrities, athletes, and musicians.