Promo Photo Credit: Hayley Mikell
About Morning In May: Known for descriptive lyrics that bring songs to life in a cinematic way, Morning In May finds themselves at the forefront of spearheading the new wave of Nu emo. “We wanted to really create something new that was scratching the itch between Modern Rock and genuine Emo.” Says lead vocalist Jake Bartolic.
The band strives to be an outlet of discovery for their fan-base. “I want people to understand the depths of their feelings not face value, really follow the breadcrumbs back to the reason they are who they are. I want people to understand on a deeper level their true purpose.” Bartolic says. “I would like to write the script for confidence so people can play the part.”
Morning In May brings their neon-driven, energetic show to life by touring extensively, including Warped Tour 18’ and others alongside names such as Hawthorne Heights, Escape The Fate, Asking Alexandria, Ice Nine Kills, I Set My Friends On Fire, Underoath, August Burns Red and more. The band has headlined shows at Hollywood’s Whiskey A-Go-Go and has played Launch Music Conference.
Morning In May’s latest release “A Master Class In Classless Acts” showcases witty lyrics and catchy melodies as they pioneer the new genre of Nu emo. “When Master Class was done the producer and band looked at each other like “What is this?” We went off the rails with the original vision of the song and it became something none of us could really put a label to.” Says Bartolic regarding the new track. “The song itself is about the possession and love we have that ultimately ends in our own demise. Think of a first hand account of Jeffrey Dahmer knowing he was a monster, knowing he couldn’t stop, and knowing he himself had to be put down. This is our dramatic take on being human.”
The band has the ability to create addictive singles such as “Table Etiquette,” produced by Matt Malpass (Blink 182, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Lotus) and have showcased with unique songwriting with their full-length studio album Dead Set Slander.
Morning In May has worked with notable artists such as Escape The Fate’s frontman Craig Mabbitt on their single, “Orpheus in Retrospect,” released in October of 2020. MIM has maintained relationships with Heydude Shoes, Spirit Airlines and Dynamic Talent International. Previously signed to We Are Triumphant, Manic Kat Records and Needful Things/Tragic Hero Records the band is no stranger to the grind as they now find themselves a part of the Ghost Killer Entertainment family.
Other works include a music video for “Everybody’s Innocent Here, Don’t You Know That?,” the leading single off of the band’s 6-track EP, Somewhere In Slumber. The song’s title refers to the movie, The Shawshank Redemption, as a fan, MIM shot their video at The Ohio State Reformatory, where the film had been made. Listen to the band’s brand new single, “A Master Class In Classless Acts” on May 2.
