Emo rock revivalists THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT—Lee Jennings (Vocals), Cody Weissinger (Guitar), Caleb Freihaut (Guitar/Auxiliary), Robert Weston (Bass), and Homer Umbanhowar (Drums)—have unveiled their latest single today (February 7), “Hearse For Two (feat. Lilith Czar).” Illuminating the themes of devastating loss and eternal love, the song has been released one week ahead of Valentine’s Day. The song is taken from their critically acclaimed second album, GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY. Listen to the song HERE and watch the video HERE.
“‘Hearse for Two’ is one of the most personal and emotional songs we’ve ever written,” says singer Lee Jennings. “The track captures the intensity of love and loss, and having Lilith Czar join us on this journey brought an entirely new depth to the song. Her raw energy and powerful presence in both the recording and the music video perfectly complement the story we’re telling. We’re so proud to share this collaboration,” adds Jennings, “and hope it resonates deeply with everyone who watches and listens.”
Lilith Czar is thrilled to join THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT on the epic song, the final track on GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY. “After speaking with Lee and learning the story behind ‘Hearse For Two,’ my heart ached for the depth of loss and love it carried, and I felt a profound responsibility to deliver my absolute best in the studio. I understand heartbreak and the kind of loss that leaves a void you’re not sure can ever be filled, so singing alongside THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT felt like a catharsis— a chance to channel that pain into something meaningful.”
GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY, released September 13, 2024 via Better Noise Music, consists of 14 tracks of theatrical, dramatic, unapologetic, full-throated flair with guest appearances from Bert McCracken of The Used, Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria, and Amanda Lyberg of Eva Under Fire. Get a copy of GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY on CD or digital download now at https://thefuneralportrait.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, The Funeral Portrait will unveil an exclusive and highly limited release of GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY on blood-filled vinyl. Dubbed the Bloody Valentine Edition, this rare collector’s item will be available exclusively through the band’s official webstore at www.TheFuneralPortraitMerch.
The release will be accompanied by a special merchandise drop, offering The Coffin Crew additional collectibles to complement this unique vinyl. The launch is set for 12:00 AM EST on February 14th, making this a midnight event fans won’t want to miss.
Last November THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT landed the #1 spot on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay and Mediabase’s Active Rock radio charts with their hit single “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills).” This marks the band’s first-ever #1 radio single and first entry onto any Billboard chart. The single has garnered over 6.5 million streams globally and over 600k views for its prom-themed music video.
“Holy Water” is the band’s latest single that’s blowing up the radio airwaves now, with MetalPlanetMusic.com describing the song as “a full-on arena anthem sound that hits straight between the ears. The beat is hard and uncompromising, with the dual guitar riffs forcing the emotion down your throat. The choral harmony during the bridge gives the track a ‘it’s our song, and we’re going to do what the fuck we want to’ vibe. It’s a real monster of a track.”
Meanwhile, Pandora named THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT as one of their “Artists to Watch 2025: The Pandora Ten,” which spotlights a group of ten emerging artists across all genres that it believes will break through in the coming year.
In touring news, after a robust tour season in 2024 supporting the likes of Five Finger Death Punch and The Hu, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will continue bringing their message to the masses with an aggressive touring plan for 2025. The band is on the road now throughout the U.S. and Canada, with shows that launched yesterday (February 6) in Seattle, WA at The Crocodile. Check out their latest dates with Catch Your Breath & Archers here:
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT TOUR DATES
2/6 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile ^
2/7 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre ^
2/8 Bend, OR – Volcanic Theatre ^
2/10 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades ^
2/11 Pomona, CA – The Glass House ^
2/12 Phoenix, AZ – The Crescent Ballroom ^
2/14 Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall ^
2/15 Dallas, TX – Southside Music Hall ^
2/16 Austin, TX – Come & Take It Live ^
2/17 Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown ^
2/20 Orlando, FL – The Abbey ^
2/21 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade – Hell ^
2/22 Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre ^
2/24 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage ^
2/25 Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry ^
2/27 New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre ^
2/28 Cambridge, MA – The Middle East ^
3/1 Montreal, QC – Theatre Fairmount ^
3/2 Toronto, ON – Opera House ^
3/4 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge ^
3/5 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater ^
3/7 Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater ^
3/8 Salt Lake City, UT – Grand @ The Complex ^
^ with Catch Your Breath & Archers
ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).