“Black Helicopters” is both a dark glimpse into the world of internet conspiracies and a celebration of life. Inspired by the new life the band gained by a bold move to a stunning city it is also steeped in the darkness of loss and paranoia. Strong bass-lines intertwine with driving guitar to create a sound that is warm and powerful with a stark vision of the world. The title track, the aptly named “Black Helicopters”, is themed around the negative power of conspiracy theories which contributed to one man’s loss of faith in the world. Track 2, “and then”, reflects the recurring thoughts that continue to remind the grieving mind that someone is missing from the picture. Working with recording engineer Kyle Lesley was a great gift for the album as his strong ear for melody and texture improved the ideas infinitely. Delicate echoes and chugging locomotive effects, siren wails and a myriad other sounds haunt the ear like ghosts throughout the songs. The album is a story in itself, a celebration of the harshness of life which strengthens us even as we think we are at our wit’s end.