Second single | For release August 2, 2024

Heartstrings

Teaser for Heartstrings - video release Aug 9

Us Villains | Barrie, ON

Tay LaBrier - vocals, songwriting
G.I. Holm - Guitar, intrumentals, production
Tim Stead - Vocals, guitar, songwriting

  • "Heartstrings" is the second single released by Ontario rock band, Us Villains, riding off the success of "Animal", their debut single. "We are so honoured "Animal" connected with people who gave it a listen, hope you love what we have next for you!" says guitarist and songwriter, Tim Stead.

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    Us Villains, a three-piece band based in Ontario, believes life is a series of moments deserving of their own soundtrack. "Each song we write," says front-woman Tay LaBrier, “…is a part of our story.” “Our own life experiences have become the raw ingredients for our lyrics,” adds songwriter and guitarist Tim Stead. Behind the scenes, instrumentalist and producer G.I. Holm serves as the architect of Us Villains' emotive sound. Holm’s multi-instrument work and poignant arrangements provide the foundation for the band's musical narrative.

  • Written and performed by Us Villains (Tay LaBrier, G.I. Holm, Tim Stead)

    Produced, mixed and mastered by G.I. Holm (Wallsdown Studios, Owen Sound).
    Lyrics and melodies by Tim Stead and Tay LaBrier.
    Instrumentation by G.I. Holm.
    Vocal production and additional production by Murray Daigle (Phase One Studios, Toronto).
    Photography and videography by Dennis Colley (Invoke Media, Elmvale).
    Video directed and edited by Tim Stead.
    Grip and lighting by Ryan Whitehouse
    Guarding and craft services by Security Dave
    Album artwork and branding by Tim Stead (Paper Rockets, Wasaga Beach).

  • AUG 2, 2024 - Release for streaming and airplay

    AUG 9, 2024 - Release official video

    AUG 14, 2024 - Release live acoustic video (from Ash Acoustic Sessions)

    AUG 16, 2024 - Release lyric video

    CONTACT: Connect@usvillains.com

  • If this is how love feels, love feels
    why do I feel so bad?
    Head first in the deep end,
    suddenly I'm sinking,
    never want to go back

    If this is how pain feels, pain feels
    how are we here again?
    I'm at your door step,
    drowning in regrets,
    lovers, but are we friends?

    Is this the way it's always gonna be?
    No matter what I try, I can't find paradise in your eyes
    Why am I always chasing misery?
    No matter what I try,
    I still feel you pulling at my heart strings

    I'm feeling the shivers and tingles
    crawling up my spine
    Just feels so dangerous
    Tangled in this mess

    If this is how love feels, love feels
    why do I feel so bad?
    Headfirst in the deep end, suddenly I'm sinking,
    never want to go back

    Is this the way it's always gonna be?
    No matter what I try, I can't find paradise in your eyes
    Why am I always chasing misery?
    No matter what I try,
    I still feel you pulling at my heart strings

    This is what I get for loving you,
    oh oh oh
    This is what I get for loving you
    This is what I get for loving you,
    oh oh oh
    This is what I get for loving you

    Is this the way it's always gonna be?
    No matter what I try,
    I still feel you pulling at my heart strings

    no no, no no
    This is what I get for loving you
    This is what I get for loving you

  • Animal (May 2024)