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Teen rock trio Thunder Queens are ready to begin an exciting new chapter as they enter their final two years of high school with the release of their sophomore album, Deep Below<\/em>. Due September 24 via Victory Pool Records, Deep Below<\/em> finds longtime friends Lola Good (vocals, drums), Violet Bruneel (vocals, electric guitar), and Clara Magnan (bass) embracing a bold new sonic, visual, and emotional identity, with stronger songwriting, bigger production, and a more mature perspective.<\/p>\n At a time when many listeners focus on individual singles, Thunder Queens hope fans, both old and new, will immerse themselves in Deep Below as a complete album. Every song contributes to a larger story, inviting listeners to fully experience the world the band has created.<\/p>\n Alongside the album announcement, Thunder Queens share the powerful title track produced by Grammy Award-winning Dave Schiffman (Smashing Pumpkins, PUP, Vampire Weekend), and its striking official video. Evolving from a single point, \u201cDeep Below\u201d sits at the heart of the band\u2019s next chapter, pointing toward a heavier and more emotionally expansive record. Built around a riff Bruneel had been saving for the right moment, the song explores a changing relationship between two people, capturing the ache, uncertainty, and strange nostalgia of realizing something is already slipping away.<\/p>\n Full of melancholic joy and bittersweet harmonies, \u201cDeep Below\u201d begins as a swaying 6\/8 ballad time before opening into something uniquely Thunder Queens, driven by the band\u2019s unmistakable chemistry and dynamic musicianship.<\/p>\n Recorded this spring at Dream House Studios with Schiffman, the band pushed into new sonic territory while still \u201ccapturing that live energy of performing,\u201d says Good.<\/p>\n As the final verse arrives, the song shifts toward acceptance. \u201c\u2019Deep Below\u2019 is a musically challenging piece for all of us, but it\u2019s our true epic ballad,\u201d says Bruneel. Beneath the heavy thrashing conclusion are layers of guitar and screaming feedback that channel the raw emotion at its core.<\/p>\n \u201c\u2019Deep Below\u2019 was written to show others that they\u2019re not alone, and that even though we all have our own unique paths, we\u2019re connected through vulnerability,\u201d shares Magnan. \u201cThe song is about realizing something is changing, and how letting go can feel impossible until you finally understand that holding on is hurting you too,\u201d adds Good.<\/p>\n Working at Dream House Studios was a really special experience for the band. \u201cThe studio is in downtown Toronto, so between recording sessions we got to explore the city a bit,\u201d says Bruneel. \u201cWe worked really hard on our instrumentation for \u2018Deep Below\u2019 to create the tone and intricate details that convey the emotional roller coaster of the song. Dave Schiffman is an incredible producer who really matched our workflow, always encouraging us to take our time and create a full live sound.\u201d<\/p>\n The official video serves as an abstract visual companion to the song\u2019s themes. Directors Genevieve LeFeuvre and Brandon Emeny pulled inspiration from Sam Raimi\u2019s Evil Dead, using a body-mounted camera to portray an otherworldly force that splits the band apart.<\/p>\n \u201cWe wanted the music video to evoke both sweet and uneasy feelings, just as the song is meant to,\u201d says Magnan. \u201cAfter being separated, the video follows each of us through isolated environments that represent finding ourselves and following our own paths.\u201d<\/p>\n The directors also employed a technique associated with infamous director, David Lynch, during Bruneel\u2019s \u2018void\u2019 scenes, creating a shifting focus effect through free lensing by removing and repositioning the camera lens.<\/p>\n The band also challenged the directors to film an underwater scene with Good, resulting in one of the video\u2019s most memorable moments. The scene reinforces lyrics including \u201cI will swim back to shore,\u201d \u201ctake a deep breath and let the bubbles rise above,\u201d and \u201cDeep Below my heart will go.\u201d \u201cWe hope the viewers come away feeling hopeful and experience the same emotional journey we do when they listen to \u2018Deep Below,’\u201d says Magnan.<\/p>\n This summer, Thunder Queens returned to Dream House Studios with Dave Schiffman to complete Deep Below, an album that marks a defining moment in the band\u2019s evolution. The album will also include their recent single \u201cWait\u201d<\/a> and the previously released tracks \u201cTeenage Years\u201d and \u201cBirds on a Wire,\u201d<\/a> remastered by Ryan Dahle and co-produced by the band and JUNO-nominated producer Thom D\u2019Arcy.<\/p>\n Ahead of its release, the trio will perform at Rock the Coliseum, Paris Drinks Fest, Punk Rock Flea Fest, and a run of dates with Cancer Bats. Fans can also look forward to more new music, additional tour dates, and some exciting announcements to come!<\/p>\n
Toward the end of the video, each member experiences flashbacks of their shared friendship, inspiring them to break free from their separate paths and reunite to perform together once again.<\/p>\nSPILL MUSIC PREMIERE: THUNDER QUEENS \u2013 \u201cWAIT\u201d<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n