Pennsylvania melodic hardcore band One Step Closer have unveiled their new single “Dark Blue” today.

The track, which can be heard below, is the band’s first new piece of music since the release of their 2021 debut album This Place You Know.

Vocalist Ryan Savitski said this about the new song:

“Earlier this year while driving through the Pacific Northwwest, 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. 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.”

“Dark Blue” is available on digital services right now via Run For Cover Records.

One Step Closer will tour throughout Japan, Southeast Asia, and Australia in February. The band’s final show of 2022 will take place on December 10 inside the House of Independents in Asbury Park, New Jersey with Fiddlehead. Their upcoming tour dates can be seen below. Tickets are on sale to the general public right now.

One Step Closer tour dates

12/10 Asbury Park, NJ @ House of Independents *

02/01 Yokohama, Japan @ B.B Street

02/02 Osaka, Japan @ Hokage

02/03 Nagoya, Japan @ Club Zion

02/04 Shimokitazawa, Japan @ Era

02/05 Tokyo Shinjuku, Japan @ Antiknock

02/08 Manila, Philippines @ Mow's

02/09 Bangkok, Thailand @ TBA

02/10 Jakarta, Indonesia @ Undisclosed

02/11 Solo, Indonesia @ Undisclosed

02/12 Surabaya, Indonesia @ Undisclosed

02/15 Kuala Lampur, Malaysia @ Angkasa Space

02/16 Johor Bahru, Malaysia @ Rockin Jamz Hall

02/17 Singapore @ Room 0416

02/19 Perth, Australia @ Lucy's Love Shack

02/22 Brisbane, Australia @ Black Bear Lodge

02/23 Gold Coast, Australia @ Mo's Desert Clubhouse

02/24 Sydney, Australia @ House of Music & Booze

02/25 Newcastle, Australia @ Newcastle Hotel

02/26 Melbourne, Australia @ Bendigo Hotel

* w/ Fiddlehead