Today, Our Lady Peace released their upbeat, technicolor groove track “Future Disease,” the second single off their upcoming album ‘Spiritual Machines II’ which will drop on January 28. Blending catchy rhythms, guitars, and bass, this 80’s inspired alt-pop reflection represents all things Our Lady Peace – addressing the future, having humility, and the importance of healing as a society and the journey that comes with it. This follows their recent US “Stop Making Stupid People Famous” tour announcement where they will be hitting cities like NYC, LA, Boston, Detroit, and more in November.
“Future Disease is the bridge between Spiritual Machines & Spiritual Machines II. This song echoes some of the sonic flavors & production techniques from the original album. It gives us comfort to have a track that ties the two albums together.” – Raine Maida
Earlier this fall, Our Lady Peace announced the sequel to their critically acclaimed 2000’s album ‘Spiritual Machines’, a record which has become a pillar of late 90s alt rock and a prime example of their band’s creative brilliance. ‘Spiritual Machines II’ will serve as the answer to their 2000 LP which was influenced by inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil’s book “The Age Of The Spiritual Machines.” ‘Spiritual Machines II’ is the anti-rock record Our Lady Peace fans have been waiting for.
Produced by TV On The Radio’s Dave Sitek (with additional production by Jason Lader on three tracks), the album features the return of Kurzweil with new predictions such as near-future with UBI (Universal Basic Income), AI that will pass the Turing Test by 2029, and sustainable solutions to ending global hunger and poverty. ‘Spiritual Machines II’ marks an uplifting new chapter for OLP as it carves out a new genre that is best described as future rock with each song crafted to represent the new predictions for our future as a society.
Last summer, Our Lady Peace released the first track off the forthcoming album, “Stop Making Stupid People Famous” featuring Pussy Riot with a video to pair. The track is a reflection on celebrity influencer culture and how it has weakened the fibers of society. The choreography-ladened video uniquely contrasts the tongue-in-cheek nature of the song with carefree and colorful visuals, highlighting young activists and leaders that society should actually be making famous.
They also introduced their Future Famous program, which recognizes a wide range of exceptional people in different fields (science, environmentalism, music, art, etc) who are making a real difference in the world. Learn more at www.futurefamous.org.
‘SPIRITUAL MACHINES II’ TRACKLISTING
RK1.Age of Spiritual Machines
Stop Making Stupid People Famous (feat. Pussy Riot)
Holes
RK2.Consciousness
The Message
Wish You Well
RK3.UBI
Future Disease
19 Days
Run
RK4.Escape Velocity ft. EMTEE
Simulation
Good Die Young
RK5.Turing Test
Temporary Healing
Stop Making Stupid People Famous US Tour
Nov 7 – 115 Bourbon Street – Merrionette Park, IL
Nov 8 – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
Nov 9 – Photo City Music Hall- Rochester NY
Dec 5 – Belly Up Tavern – Solana Beach, CA
Dec 6 – Troubadour – West Hollywood CA
Dec 14 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA
Dec 15 – The Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
Dec 17 – Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH
Dec 18 – St Andrew’s Hall – Detroit, MI
