Windwaker Premiere New Single & Music Video "closer" From Upcoming New Album "smile, you’re on camera"

Australian melodic metalcore band Windwaker have announced their third studio album, “smile, you’re on camera.”, for an October 23rd release through Fearless Records. Alongside the announcement, the band have premiered a music video for the new single “closer“.

They said of the track:

“‘closer‘ is an allegory for the struggles of being in a band dealing with rejection, self-doubt, and the resilience in spite of that to keep going with something you’ve given everything to. It’s a message for all to keep trying and strive further toward their goals. This song is the first on the album to highlight a point in life where you have to make the heavy decision to either jump ship and pivot toward a ‘normal life’ or to keep sacrificing in favor of something you’ve invested so much into.”

A press release also offered the following overview of the album:

“As a whole, ‘smile, you’re on camera.‘ ruminates on the weight of time and growth, struggles and sacrifice for the better life and authenticity in spite of a world full of superficial and sinister characters and bad actors. It’s a collection of catchy, energetic and heartfelt songs. The album offers a more guitar-forward and gritty, analog-focused backdrop compared to its predecessor, ‘HYPERVIOLENCE‘, while encapsulating the eclectic signature sound of Windwaker up to this point.

The album is highly introspective and does not follow a linear narrative, instead presenting a series of personal reflections and snapshots that capture the emotional highs and lows of this period. It’s a celebration of how far the band has come and a candid look at the pressure of being seen, leaving listeners with a sense of both resolution and ongoing evolution.”

“smile, you’re on camera.” track list:

01 – “low“
02 – “closer“
03 – “click.” (feat. RinRin)
04 – “do or die“
05 – “dna“
06 – “burn“
07 – “victory lap“
08 – “lie to me“
09 – “wait for me“
10 – “loser” (feat. Mikaila Delgado of Yours Truly)
11 – “overlord“
12 – “some days“

The band will also return to North America this fall as support for Beartooth alongside Don Broco and Magnolia Park:

11/11 Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
11/12 New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
11/13 Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
11/15 Washington, DC – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
11/18 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
11/20 Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
11/21 St. Paul, MN – Myth
11/22 Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
11/28 Nashville, TN – The Truth
11/29 Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
12/01 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
12/02 Charleston, SC – The Refinery
12/04 St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
12/05 Ft. Lauderdale, FL – FTL War Memorial Auditorium
12/07 New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans
12/09 Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater
12/10 Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
12/12 Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
12/13 Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
12/15 Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
12/16 Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
12/18 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
12/19 Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live