Said The Whale

Vancouver’s Said The Whale return with their new self-released single "Honey Lungs" out now via Strange Loop Music. The new single was co-written jointly in the studio by Tyler Bancroft and Ben Worcester. Co-written jointly in the studio by Tyler and Ben, the song’s lyrics address today’s fraught political climate while placing an emphasis on empathy. They wrote it around the same time they dropped off of a festival bill as an act of solidarity with anti-racist groups.

“It’s about using kindness as a way to approach difficult subjects,” said Tyler. "As we’re fighting for change, let’s come from a place of trying to understand our fellow human beings.” As the song grapples with violence and social unrest, it culminates in soaring harmonies and a message of hope: “You can find the joy in every agonizing moment of existence on this planet."

Formed in 2007, Said The Whale have earned their place in the Canadian music scene. They’ve won a JUNO Award, topped the alternative radio charts, and amassed a devoted base of fans who affectionately describe themselves as “SaidHeads” — all the while maintaining their resolute independent spirit. Said The Whale have released six studio albums. 

Throughout 2020, lockdowns meant that the band members were at home, away from the relentless touring cycle that had defined most of their 14-year career. Singer-songwriters Tyler Bancroft and Ben Worcester, plus keyboardist Jaycelyn Brown and bassist Lincoln Hotchen, threw themselves fully into working on new material with producer Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat) at his Tugboat Place Studio, resulting in the most towering, maximalist music of their careers.

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