Vancouver artist EKKSTACY has released the title track from his upcoming third album Forever, due 16th May. The track lands alongside the announcement of a headline tour across North America this summer.
The single, also called Forever, builds on the abrasive pop-punk sound EKKSTACY has developed over the last few years, while carving out quieter, more reflective moments. Acoustic textures and stripped-back production offer a clearer view of the emotional tension that’s long been buried in the background of his music.
With lyrics shaped by coming-of-age turbulence, the album is said to draw influence from acts like Japandroids and Remo Drive, pushing Stacy further into emo territory. Recent singles ‘keep my head down’ and ‘she will be missed’ hinted at this direction, showing a new level of control and confidence in both songwriting and sonic identity.
Forever follows a breakout 2024 that saw EKKSTACY release his second self-titled album, tour globally, and support acts like Blink-182 and $uicideboy$. His breakout track ‘i walk this earth all by myself’ has now surpassed 300 million streams.
Coinciding with the album, EKKSTACY’s Forever Tour will run through July, starting in Seattle and ending in San Francisco, with festival appearances in Montreal, Budapest, Bucharest and Calabria to follow. Full dates and ticket links are available via his website.
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