Seattle-based, multi-platinum rockers CANDLEBOX have announced the release of the acoustic version of their hit song “Riptide.” The original version is featured on their latest album Wolves, which is available on streaming platforms everywhere via Pavement Entertainment. The emotional, stripped-down version of “Riptide” was produced by Peter Cornell, brother of the late Chris Cornell, at the legendary Blackbird Studios in Nashville, TN.

Stream the acoustic version of “Riptide” here: https://promo.theorchard.com/Z9NZUWN0Juq0rUbEhe2G

Watch the video of “Riptide” here:

“‘Riptide’ might be my favorite Candlebox song of all time,” said Kevin Martin, Candlebox lead vocalist. “There’s so much in this song that breathes life into me. I love the nakedness of this track and the baring of its soul to anyone that will listen. I love this version and I think Candlebox fans, old and new, will as well. Peter did a great job getting this version out of us, and that’s what we look for in producers––to take us where we don’t know we can go and show us the beauty of our songs! Enjoy.”

Producer Peter Cornell said, “I fell in love with ‘Riptide’ the moment I first heard it on Wolves, and was honored when Candlebox asked me to produce an unplugged version of the song. Between Kevin’s incredible vocals, the band’s rock-solid performance, and the addition of cellist Bryan Gibson (a longtime touring partner of Peter’s brother, Chris), we’re all very happy with the result. Brian Quinn’s lead on the song is particularly bittersweet for me; I brought an early-90s Thompson acoustic guitar to the studio for the ‘Riptide’ session, which was a gift from my brother in ‘98, and it was on this guitar that Brian completely crushed it.”

To celebrate its release, Candlebox has also unveiled an exclusive, behind-the-scenes video of the recording of the unplugged version at Blackbird Studios. Directed by Michael Sarna, the video showcases the band like never before, with raw, sometimes emotional, footage of the group unearthing the power of the song’s emotional message to just hold on.

Wolves was released in September 2021 and debuted at #7 on the Billboard 2021 chart.

To stream Wolves and for more information about Candlebox, visit: https://www.candleboxrocks.com/

Seattle-based, multi-platinum rockers CANDLEBOX have released their brand new album Wolves, available on all major streaming platforms, CD, and vinyl. This is Candlebox’s seventh studio album and the follow-up to 2016’s Disappearing in Airports. Wolves was produced by Dean Dichoso at the legendary Henson Studios in Los Angeles, California.

Stream Wolves here: https://orcd.co/wolves

Wolves is a modern rock album that’s rife with brutal lyrical honesty and songs that run the gamut from dirty rock stompers to timeless, radio-ready pop-rock tunes. Vocalist Kevin Martin says, “These are songs that I love that the band loved. We didn’t stop ourselves from recording anything if we dug it; we allowed each song to dictate to us what it needed musically, instrumentally.” With this creative freedom, Wolves has a fresh modernity in terms of sound. The album features the singles “All Down Hill from Here,” “Let Me Down Easy,” and “My Weakness.”

Furthermore, Candlebox have premiered the music video for “All Down Hill from Here,” a single from Wolves that Martin co-wrote with Christopher Thorne of Blind Melon. The music video features footage of Candlebox on the road. Martin says, “I’m not a fan of shooting videos where it’s all set up and there’s some sort of script or something like that. I think Candlebox is a far better band live and in-person than they are trying to be characters in a video. Anytime we do a live video, I just enjoy it.”

Independent Music Videos & Review raves, “With the album Wolves, Candlebox proves that after all these years they are still a force to be reckoned with. The album contains something for everybody ranging from heavy tracks to mellow to a little of the sound that made fans fall in love with the band in the early nineties.”

Catch Candlebox live on tour. To get ticket information, click here.

9/17 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest
9/18 – Detroit, MI – WRIF RIFF Fest/50th Anniversary – DTE Amp
9/19 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
9/21 – Indianapolis, IN – Vogue
9/22 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
9/24 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
9/25 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
9/27 – Columbia, SC – The Senate (formerly Music Farm)
9/28 – Savannah, GA – Victory North
9/30 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse

10/2 – Tampa, FL – WXTB 98 ROCK FEST – Amalie Arena
10/3 – Fort Meyers, FL – The Ranch
10/5 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City Music Hall
10/7 – N. Augusta, SC – SRP Park
10/8 – Fort Walton Beach, FL – The Gulf on Okaloosa Island
10/9 – Orlando, FL – WJRR Earthday Birthday – Tinker Field
10/10 – Dothan, AL – The Plant
10/14 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec
10/15 – Waco, TX – The Backyard
10/16 – Cedar Park, TX – The Haute Spot
10/17 – Lubbock, TX – Cook’s Garage Lubbock
10/19 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
10/21 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
10/23 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
10/24 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre

11/5 – Seattle, WA – Crocodile (Original Lineup)
11/6 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre (Original Lineup)

Seattle multi-platinum rock band CANDLEBOX have released “All Down Hill from Here,” a new single from their upcoming album, Wolves.

Vocalist Kevin Martin co-wrote the song with Christopher Thorne of Blind Melon. The inspiration behind the song came from the two long-time friends musing on the fleeting nature of fame. Martin says, “It can be challenging to be an artist who has enjoyed great success, and then down the line, still has great fans, but never really achieves that great success again. A lot of our friends in bands are in that position now. It’s a story I think a lot of people can relate to, not only musicians. Like the boxer who’s on his last legs, he still has an opportunity. You really can’t count anyone out.”

Stream “All Down Hill from Here” here: https://orcd.co/qqaqjx9

Wolves is Candlebox’s seventh studio album and drops worldwide on September 17, 2021, on Pavement Entertainment. The album will be available on all formats (CD, vinyl, and through digital outlets). Working with producer Dean Dichoso in Los Angeles’ legendary Henson Studios for Wolves, Martin’s goals included creating a different record for Candlebox, which gives Wolves a fresh modernity in terms of sound and explores new territory.

Two songs from Wolves, “Let Me Down Easy” and “My Weakness,” are available to stream now. “Let Me Down Easy” is an aggro, blues-based rocker with a booming bass and edgy guitar riffing, co-written with old Seattle pal Peter Cornell, Chris Cornell’s older brother. “My Weakness” is a love song that melds the honesty of Bryan Adam’s “Summer of 69” and passion of Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” 

Stream both songs and pre-save Wolves here: https://orcd.co/wolves

Candlebox is currently on tour in the US.

9/3 – Pryor Creek, OK – Rocklahoma
9/4 – Houston, TX – KTBZ Buzzfest – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
9/5 – Dallas, TX – KEGL’s BFD at Dos Equis Pavilion
9/7 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
9/9 – Wantagh, NY – South Shore Music Hall
9/10 – Newark, NJ – WDHA Rocks the Rock – Prudential Center
9/11 – Harrisburg, PA – Whitaker Center
9/12 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
9/14 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
9/15 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
9/17 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest
9/18 – Detroit, MI – WRIF RIFF Fest/50th Anniversary – DTE Amp
9/19 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
9/21 – Indianapolis, IN – Vogue
9/22 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
9/24 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
9/25 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
9/27 – Columbia, SC – The Senate (formerly Music Farm)
9/28 – Savannah, GA – Victory North
9/30 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse

10/1 – Orange Park, FL – Rock the Box Charity Show for St. Michaels Soldiers
10/2 – Tampa, FL – WXTB 98 ROCK FEST – Amalie Arena
10/3 – Fort Meyers, FL – The Ranch
10/5 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City Music Hall
10/7 – N. Augusta, SC – SRP Park
10/8 – Fort Walton Beach, FL – The Gulf on Okaloosa Island
10/9 – Orlando, FL – WJRR Earthday Birthday – Tinker Field
10/10 – Dothan, AL – The Plant
10/14 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec
10/15 – Waco, TX – The Backyard
10/16 – Cedar Park, TX – The Haute Spot
10/17 – Lubbock, TX – Cook’s Garage Lubbock
10/19 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
10/21 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
10/23 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
10/24 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre

11/5 – Seattle, WA – Crocodile (Original Lineup)
11/6 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre (Original Lineup)

Seattle multi-platinum rockers CANDLEBOX have released a new song called “In Your Hands” that honors victims of gun violence in the US. The song features fellow musicians Don Miggs and Zane Carney. Vocalist Kevin Martin says, “When people read the words ‘gun violence awareness,’ a lot of folks just see the word ‘gun’ and get up in arms about the government coming to try and take their firearms, as opposed to taking a step back to think about the reality of the situation.”

The video for “In Your Hands” pays tribute to people who have lost their lives from injuries inflicted by guns. Martin cites some sobering facts, pointing out the following: “There have been more than 19,000 deaths from gun violence in the US alone during 2021 so far, and the number has been staggering year after year- this phenomenon is clearly an epidemic, and it’s shocking to me that people aren’t willing to acknowledge that. While I am 100% supportive of the 2nd amendment, I am concerned about the amount of damage that can be done very quickly with one small instrument in the wrong hands.”

Miggs shares, “‘In Your Hands’ began as a riff that popped into my head one night at a party I was having. It came to me after a conversation about how out of hand the gun issue had become. Kevin spent the night and woke up to me insisting he get in my studio because I already tracked drums and the basics of the song. We needed to write the lyrics and have him sing it before he had to catch a plane back home.”

While Martin is fully supportive of gun ownership, he says, “We need responsible gun laws in place to help make this a reality. What I mean by ‘responsible gun laws’ is that for one, I’d like to see a national mandate in place so gun regulations don’t vary so much by state. I can’t believe it’s not a requirement for a prospective gun owner to take a course and pass a test, and become certified before being able to purchase a gun. We wouldn’t let people drive a car without a license because that would be dangerous. What makes guns any different?”

Candlebox’s seventh studio album Wolves drops later this year on September 17, 2021, via Pavement Entertainment. Pre-save Wolves here: https://orcd.co/wolves

The band will embark on tour in August in support of the album, and the final two shows in Seattle will feature Candlebox’s original lineup.