Chicago hardcore band Kharma have announced a new album, A World Of Our Own, due April 12 via Flatspot Records (pre-order). It was made with Jon Markson (Drug Church, Drain, etc), and here’s what vocalist Jordan Moten says about the LP:
The overall theme of this record sort of stems from the title track. In every song I dive into a lot of issues whether it be personal or issues with the world at large. The title track is a love letter to Chicago Hardcore but more broadly to hardcore itself. The ‘real world’ is full of so much pain and hate that we can’t control but within the hardcore community we can. We can use this outlet to improve ourselves, each other, and eventually the world around us. So that’s where ‘A World Of Our Own’ came from. The idea that hardcore is a little world that we can escape to while building ourselves up to live in a world where we can thrive even through the struggles of everyday real life.
First single “Clip Your Wings” is a hardcore song that’s a little bit metallic, a little bit melodic, and very much a ripper. Listen and watch the Derek Rathbun-directed video below.
Tracklist
1. By Any Means ft. Sebastian Paba of Regulate
2. Changes
3. Living in Vain
4. Clip Your Wings
5. Still Seeing Red
6. Penance
7. Comfort
8. A World Of Our Own
9. Only The Hard Way
10. Necessary
Kharma — 2024 Tour Dates
2/16 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
3/16 – Austin, TX @ Flatspot World
