May 19, 2023 (New York, NY) – Today, Denver based Alt Punk band HRZN (Horizon) continue to break down the stigma around mental health with the release of their new song and video for ‘Death Row.”
Listen to “Death Row” here and check out the music video here.
Pulling from the emotions of feeling stuck in an emotionally abusive relationship, “Death Row” is a song about trying to free yourself at all costs Riding a rollercoaster of exhilarating and chaotic emotions, the futuristic, eerie rock layers paired with nostalgic pop punk edge pave the way for the fifth wave of emo.
Going with a ‘messier’ feel and an upbeat and melodic chorus, the track aims to accurately reflect the emotional trials and tribulations of everyday life, with the hopes to raise awareness and advocate for individuals who have been in abusive situations.
The song acts as a charged vessel of emotions and pent up frustrations for the band. Having been compared to “Paramore, but harder”, the down to earth group’s name nods to a layer of positivity, showing that there will always be something brighter on the horizon. The band, who all have their individual battles with mental health (or as they like to call it, they’re neurospicy), aim to shatter the stigma and open healthy dialogues around mental health.
“This song was a lot of fun to make, even if it wasn’t a fun topic to write about. The video has so much going on with all of the colors, lights and smoke. While something like that would typically be a bit overwhelming, it was actually really enjoyable and cathartic for us to put all of the energy we could into everything we were doing” – Morgan Elizabeth,Vocalist
Fronted by a non-binary femme, the band aims to represent the underrepresented and foster a community of acceptance. As a group of under-represented ‘misfits’, HRZN hopes to be a catalyst in leveling the playing field of aspiring musicians, to champion a more diverse, inclusive industry within their genre.
HRZN will embark on their debut headlining tour with a run of Southwest and West Coast dates this spring, kicking off in Colorado Springs and continuing to Denver, Albuquerque, Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles and Las Vegas before wrapping in Salt Lake City. See below for a complete list of dates.
Upcoming Tour Dates (Tickets)
May 25 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep
May 26 – Denver, CO – Mercury Cafe
May 27 – Albuquerque, NM – Moonlight Lounge
May 28 – Phoenix, AZ – Yucca Tap Room
May 31 – San Diego, CA – Kensington Club
June 1 – Los Angeles, CA – The Mint
June 2 – Las Vegas, NV – Backstage Bar
June 3 – Salt Lake City, UT– Beehive
About HRZN
Formed just before the world took a turn in 2020, co-founders Morgan Elizabeth and Julian Argabrite formed the alternative-punk band HRZN to connect with others during a period that seemed impossible. The Denver based duo was joined by members Craig Pappas, Brandon Lee and Patrick Pinawin with the goal of making modern emo music that’s relatable, connecting and enjoyable no matter who you are. The tight knit group of goofs touch upon some hefty topics in their repertoire, while opening discussions around mental health, representing the underrepresented and fostering a community of acceptance. The band’s name nods to a layer of positivity, a message they are looking to spread, showing that there will always be something brighter on the horizon.
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