EKKSTACY Announces Self-Titled Album With Thrilling Double Release


Photo: Jason Nocito

Vancouver artist EKKSTACY celebrates the announcement of his new self-titled album with a special double single release. Both new songs, "bella" and "i can't find anyone," delve further into the meticulous and dynamic new direction EKKSTACY is taking his music.

On the first single, "bella," amid a collection of warm, brooding instrumentals, he describes a mysterious girl who has captured his heart at first sight. His enigmatic vocals weave in and out of the bouncy surf and garage rock-infused amalgamation seamlessly, drawing listeners in and investing them in the story he has so carefully crafted.

The second track, "i can't find anyone," juxtaposes the brighter and bouncier sounds of "bella" with a dramatic shift in tone and sonics that mirror the feeling of spiraling into a pit of despair. Surrounded by persistent percussion patterns and gnawing guitar riffs, EKKSTACY reflects on how haunted he feels and laments how he "can't find anyone."

The upcoming record, out January 19, will follow up the artist's sensational 2022 album Misery. According to a press statement, "the album is an autobiographical reflection on [EKKSTACY's] life as a musician and the highs and lows of the solitude that comes with creating art and touring."

This past summer, EKKSTACY embarked on a summer European tour, including performances at Reading and Leeds, playing shows that brought his post-punk, dream-pop, and indie blend to global audiences. Next month, he'll be back in Europe touring alongside Bakar, with a run of dates including shows in Glasgow, Paris, and London.

Listen to "bella / i can't find anyone" below:

Related Articles

Balu Brigada's 'Portal' Is An Artfully Alternative Debut

Balu Brigada's 'Portal' Is An Artfully Alternative Debut

September 3, 2025 Balu Brigada is alt pop’s best kept secret, and there’s no question that their debut album Portal, is the gift that we’ve been waiting for.
Author: Hillary Safadi
"IT'S HARD (to be a Man)" But It's Easy to Love MARIS

"IT'S HARD (to be a Man)" But It's Easy to Love MARIS

September 1, 2025 A bold narrative that uses both humor and sarcasm, this song tackles the heaviness MARIS was feeling during a brief stint as a sex worker.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Cathartically Rageful, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Are on Fire With "Mother"

Cathartically Rageful, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Are on Fire With "Mother"

September 1, 2025 The single comes alongside the announcement of their second full-length studio album, GLORY, which is slated to drop on November 7.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop