Black Polish Shares "Void" Single via FLOOD | 'Forest (Monsters Live In The Trees)' Debut LP Due January 26 via Riptide Music

Black Polish Shares "Void" Single via FLOOD Magazine Performing at The Bellwether (Los Angeles) w/ No Vacation + Wallice Tonight, Tickets Available Now Forest (Monsters Live In The Trees) Debut LP Due January 26 via Riptide Music

Photo by Alexandra Petruck LISTEN & SHARE: Black Polish - "Void" Stream LISTEN/WATCH & SHARE: Black Polish - "Graves" Stream / YouTube LISTEN & SHARE: Black Polish - "Purple Skies" Stream "'Void' familiarly incorporates several of Black Polish’s biggest influences, from the folk-pop strums of Lord Huron to the outsider-indie of Alex G, while furthering the project’s mission of exploring Binnix’s journey through self-identity." - FLOOD Magazine "Black Polish has an alt rock sound that will have you screaming all your gay feelings [...] they understand there’s a fine line between horror and the horror of heartbreak." - Autostraddle "Rich yet expansive [...] With eerie yet anthemic sonics that builds slowly led by bold vocal lines" - EARMILK Jayden Nicole Binnix (they/them), professionally known as Black Polish, embarked on their musical journey at the age of 13. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of artists including Fleetwood Mac, Mitski, Lord Huron, Lorde, and Twenty One Pilots, the alt/indie artist, now 18 years old, recently unveiled their latest single, "Graves" (a follow-up to this summer's "Purple Skies"). As announced earlier this month, Black Polish's forthcoming debut album, Forest (Monsters Live In The Trees), arrives January 26 via Riptide Music. Following the recent release of the recently dropped ghostly music video for "Graves," today, they return with a new single entitled "Void." On the track's origins in an identity crisis and its eventual  cathartic release, Jayden wrote the following: "'Void' means to be empty, consisting of absolutely nothing. Many do not understand the term 'non-binary' and sometimes, I don't even understand it myself. What I do know is that I am simply just existing without gender. For some reason, this was a problem to those raised in conservative households. They did not like me. I caused arguments just by the way I appeared and felt. My elementary and middle school years were spent in a strict private Christian academy. Teachers shared their concerns about my whereabouts in the afterlife but I wasn't evil or demonic. I was just a catholic kid in dark clothes singing songs about Jesus. However, I was convinced that God hated me and I could never be happy being someone I'm not. I despise that this is how I was introduced to him. Jesus isn't hateful. If he walked the Earth, he and I would be friends. At the time this song was written, I had short, red box-dyed hair that came down to my ears. I covered my figure in baggy clothing along with thick eye makeup to hide my face. It was the most 'me' I had ever felt. For the first time, I was finally learning to love my body for what it is. Letting those screams out in the chorus was therapeutic. That energy had been held in since I was ten. I escaped that hellhole and now I am completely comfortable in my skin." Identifying as a member of both the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, Black Polish brings a unique perspective to their interpretation of the world, and this can be seen on their forthcoming record. Their presence in these spheres is marked by a powerful assertion of identity, and they ardently champion mental health awareness while maintaining a heightened sensitivity towards other marginalized groups. This rich tapestry of life experiences continues to inform Black Polish's art and music. With over 10 Million streams across platforms and a number of live accolades (including gigs alongside The Midnight and Hemlocke Springs; performances at Echo Park Rising, MakeOutMusic, and We Found New Music, and more), Black Polish is on the rise. As they wrote on their forthcoming LP and its creative origins: "This album was created while I was living in Maryland and beginning high school. My family home was secluded and tucked away within the suffocating trees. It was my first major project I had ever worked on and I was only 15. Within this time, the unexpected Pandemic hit. Days blended together, as  deep isolation set in. I felt as if I saw the world in 3rd person. Seclusion in my room became my existence. Though quarantine laws were lifted after a year, breaking from the shackles of depression and dissociation would simply not be possible. With every bad day, therapy session, or panic attack, I always ended my week with writing a song. Collabing with incredible writers such as Maia Kelly, Gabe Reali, and Taylor Jamison along with talented producer Ryan Raines and Alex Tirheimer, has made the process that more special. There's hundreds of melodies I have scrapped. These are simply the ones I have kept.  Forest is not a place, it's a state of mind. A state of mind where I am constantly looping back with  no knowledge of escape. One thing about the woods is if you don’t remember how you got in, the chances of getting out are slim." Stay tuned for the upcoming full-length LP from Black Polish, Forest (Monsters Live In The Trees), coming next year via Riptide Music. Forest (Monsters Live In The Trees) - LP TRACKLISTING: 01. Monsters  02. Birthright 03. Tears Are Falling  04. Void  05. Streetsigns  06. Graves  07. Bugs  08. Willows  09. Purple Skies BLACK POLISH LINKS Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok