As December Falls have spent the past seven years being told they were going about things the wrong way.
They were lectured that releasing 2019’s self-titled debut album without a label was a huge mistake. At every turn, the independent group were told to work with promoters to stand a chance of selling out a headline show. Believing in themselves, As December Falls refused to listen.
The band started with a common goal that endures to this day – to write some great songs and take it as far as they could. But it does feel like As December Falls vs the world.
Every step of the way, the fiercely independent band proved each one of those doubters wrong. The self-titled debut saw the band sell out 90% of their self-booked UK headline tour. As they went into 2020, they were more comfortable, more confident and more sure of themselves than ever.
The debut really set something in motion for the band and “It’s just snowballing now.” With their future very much in their own hands, 2021 gave them a chance to work out exactly what sort of band they wanted to be. They agreed, “Let’s make this thing as big as we can get it.” New album ‘Happier’ is another celebration of noisy rock & roll that sees the As December Falls ready to take the next step.
They’d always planned to do a second album this year but originally, recording was pencilled in around a hectic touring schedule. When that fell away due to covid, the band put all their energies into ‘Happier’ and the result is something really special.
For the second record, they wanted something bigger so after looking at various label offers, As December Falls did what they do best. They did it themselves. Working alongside producer John Mitchell (You Me At Six, Enter Shikari, Architects) the band made something more cinematic, more dynamic and more emotional than what’s come before.
They’ve still got that resilient DIY spirit though. ‘Happier’ came out on their own label and they’ve maintained full control of every aspect of the band.