Earmilk Premieres New Single from The Ballroom Thieves 'Only Lonely'

Earmilk has premiered 'Only Lonely' today, in advance of the digital release of the track on Friday, Oct 27. 'Only Lonely' stands tall as the band's debut single with Nettwerk Records.

'Only Lonely' is a track that harnesses the Thieves' handsome harmonies and nimble, sturdy acoustic folk. Though disarmingly warm, the lyrics expose the terrible version of oneself that emerges when an unhealthy mental state gains control. "I think anyone who has struggled with depression, anxiety, or profound loneliness can identify with the idea that sadness is at once a passenger and a conductor," says Earley, "and sometimes it's difficult to tell the difference."

Buy or Stream 'Only Lonely' - Available October 27
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Ballroom Thieves Fall/Winter Tour
Oct 29 @ Seven Steps Up Live | Spring Lake, MI
Nov 2 @ Schubas Tavern | Chicago, IL*
Nov 3 @ Redstone Room | Davenport, IA*
Nov 4 @ First avenue and 7th Street Entry | Minneapolis, MN*
Nov 5 @ The Frequency | Madison, WI*
Nov 9 @ Eddie's Attic | Decatur, GA
Nov 10 @ Chattanooga House Shows | Chattanooga, TN
Nov 11 @ Pisgah Brewing Company
Nov 12 @ Local 506 | Chapel Hill, NC
Nov 16 @ Abbey Bar, Appalachian Brewing Company*
Nov 17 @ Johnny Brenda's | Philadelphia, PA *
Nov 18 @ DC9 Nightclub | Washington, DC*
Nov 19 @ FTC StageOne | Fairfield, CT*
Nov 30 @ The Parlor Room at Signature Sounds | Northampton, MA^
Dec 1 @ Caffe Lena | Saratoga Springs, NY#
Dec 2 @ Higher Ground | South Burlington, VT^
Dec 7 @ Rough Trade NYC | Brooklyn, NY^
Dec 8 @ Club Helsinki | Hudson, NY^
Dec 9 @ Port City Music Hall | Portland, ME@

* w/ Frances Luke Accord
^ w/ The Harmaleighs
# w/ The Novel Ideas
@ w/ The Harmaleighs and These Wild Plains
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About The Ballroom Thieves

The Ballroom Thieves fought through a year of tribulations with their sophomore album, 2016's Deadeye, as their shield and sword. Only through continuing to write and perform together were guitarist Martin Earley, cellist Calin Peters, and drummer Devin Mauch able to fend off their darker days. While the skies may not be completely clear, the path ahead is.

That pack mentality pervades all aspects of the upcoming EP from which "Only Lonely" stems. It's what pushed Peters to step into the writer's role more than ever, a challenge she admits she may never have undertaken if not for the buoying of Earley and Mauch. "I feel powerful and proud of myself for trying something new, and also sort of protected and encouraged by the guys," she proclaims. Similarly, the band's fresh team -- producer Ryan Hadlock and their new partners at Nettwerk Records -- provided unconditional support. "They believed in what we were doing artistically and they weren't going to try to affect that," says Earley. "That's a really incredible thing to hear from a label, especially one of that size and that reputation."

More details on the EP are forthcoming, but their debut single from Nettwerk makes one thing clear: The Ballroom Thieves are stronger together than ever, and they're ready to confront both inner and outer demons with the assurance of a band that's only begun to rise.

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