STARE AWAY RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM IN ABSENCE ON TOUR NOW WITH CASKET CASSETTE

New York, NY – New York City’s Stare Away today release their debut album, In Absence via á La Carte Records.

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Stare Away is the solo project of Ben Nelson. The album offers seven tracks of brooding post-punk and cold wave atmosphere, built from haunting melodies, shadowed soundscapes, and lyrics that sit somewhere between existential weight and melancholic beauty. From the cavernous title track opener through the glacial ache of closer “Familiar,” the record moves with the slow, deliberate weight of someone choosing every word carefully.

“This record speaks on the ideas and feelings we experience in isolation, chaos, heartbreak, addiction, and questions the mysteries of us as people. So much love and thanks to á La Carte Records for being such an amazing team and giving this album a home,” says Nelson. “I wanted to give each song its own character and story,” adds Nelson. “Expanding the sound and writing elements without leaving anything behind and being true to all the experiences and encounters that inspired the work that went into the record.”

A true embodiment of modern dark romanticism, Stare Away’s haunting melodies and soundscapes channel the spirit of goth-driven acts from that era, offering a sonic journey steeped in existential reflection and melancholic beauty. With new releases gaining traction daily and a relentless touring schedule alongside genre staples like Rosegarden Funeral Party and House of Harm – Stare Away has been building a wave of organic notoriety across the country.

In Absence Tracklisting
1. In Absence
2. Seek Out
3. Faithless Hum
4. Parting Ways
5. Midnight Martyr
6. Wait Around
7. Familiar

Stare Away tour dates with Casket Cassette
July 31 — McAllen, TX — The Gremlin
August 1 — Dallas, TX — TX Tea Room
August 3 — Atlanta, GA — The Earl
August 5 — Washington, DC — Pie Shop
August 6 — Philadelphia, PA — PhilaMOCA
August 7 — New York, NY — Nightclub 101
August 12 — Chicago, IL — Downstairs @ Subterranean
August 13 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th St. Entry
August 15 — Denver, CO — Skylark
August 16 — Salt Lake City, UT — Kilby Court
August 18 — Seattle, WA — Black Lodge
August 19 — Portland, OR — Holocene
August 21 — San Francisco, CA — Killowatt
August 22 — Fresno, CA — Summer Fox Towe

For more tour info click HERE

About STARE AWAY
A true embodiment of modern dark romanticism, Stare Away’s haunting melodies and brooding soundscapes channel the spirit of goth-driven acts from that era, offering a sonic journey steeped in existential reflection and melancholic beauty. With new releases gaining traction daily and a relentless touring schedule alongside genre staples like Rosegarden Funeral Party and House of Harm, Stare Away has been building a wave of organic notoriety across the country. For more info: https://www.stareaway.com/

About BLCKJEANS MGMT
Founded in 2023 by industry veteran Joe Kelley, BLCKJEANS MGMT has quickly become a home for artists across the alternative, darkwave, and post-punk genres. With a sharp eye for emerging talent and a pulse on the evolving music landscape, the company is committed to developing artists and bringing them to audiences around the world. Drawing on over a decade of experience including years as Billboard’s Head of Artist Relations and time on the management team of new wave icons Duran Duran, Joe Kelley combines industry expertise with a passion for championing bold, original artists. BLCKJEANS MGMT is dedicated to making noise and bringing some edge back to the music industry. For more info: https://www.blckjeans.com/