One Step Closer (CREDIT: Spencer Chamberlain)

Ahead of an expansive 20-date cross-continental tour, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania's own One Step Closer have shared their first new single since their 2021 full-length, This Place You Know. "Dark Blue" finds One Step Closer leaning into the most Melodic Hardcore/Emo elements of their sound without sacrificing an ounce of energy we know and love them for. The song launches into a towering chorus that pushes the band into even more anthemic territory and offers hints at new potential directions in their sound. "Dark Blue" is the start of a compelling new chapter for One Step Closer and listeners should keep an eye out for more from the band in 2023. The group will be on tour for most of the winter with upcoming shows in the US, Australia, Southeast Asia, Japan, and more through 2022-23. "Earlier this year while driving through The Pacific [Northwest], I was struggling with how much we were about to be touring this year. As much as I was excited, I was just as much scared of how the dynamic of my life at home would change. I almost felt like people would forget about me, for some reason, or relationships would change while being away," One Step Closer vocalist Ryan Savitski shared on his inspirations.


"Through these thoughts, I found comfort in looking out the window of the van and seeing things I never thought I'd ever see while, simultaneously, turning my head to see some of best friends who I get to experience this life with. It made me feel conflicted. Potentially lose the people you love at home to do the thing you love just as much. This song represents those conflicting moments in time," Savitski continued. "Dark Blue" wa sproduced by Jon "Steel Wolf" Markson, who has previosuly worked with the likes of Bartees Strange, rationale. (members of Knuckle Puck, Real Friends, and Homesafe,) and WORLD BE FREE. Check out flyers below for One Step Closer's upcoming Japan Tour 2023 and Australia! Tour 2023. Their label, Run for Cover Records, boasts a full list of dates, venues, and tickting information. One Step Closer's "Dark BLue" is now avilable on stremaing services, along with their powerful 2021 album, This Place You Know.