{"id":31426,"date":"2025-12-05T17:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T17:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/?p=31426"},"modified":"2025-12-04T15:38:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:38:23","slug":"preview-new-age-grace-new-single-take-a-stand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/preview-new-age-grace-new-single-take-a-stand\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview &#8211; New Age Grace new single, Take a Stand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NewAgeGrace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Age Grace<\/a>\u2019s latest single <em>Take a Stand<\/em> is a bold, high-energy anthem that blends alt-rock grit with post-grunge intensity, to be released on December 19, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Take a Stand<\/em>\u00a0is more than just a song\u2014it\u2019s a statement. With its fierce instrumentation and empowering message, New Age Grace have crafted a track that demands attention and cements their place as one of Leicester\u2019s most compelling alt-rock voices.<\/p>\n<p>&#x1f3b6; About the Track<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Title:<\/strong> <em>Take a Stand<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> December 19, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 4 minutes 25 seconds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Label:<\/strong> Eskimo Records<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recorded &amp; Produced:<\/strong> Deadline Studios, Leicester<\/li>\n<li><strong>Band Line-up:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Amy Louise \u2013 Vocals<\/li>\n<li>Kenny Cassells \u2013 Guitar<\/li>\n<li>Tomasz Csabi \u2013 Bass<\/li>\n<li>Chris Swirles \u2013 Drums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#x1f525; Sound &amp; Style<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alt-rock meets post-grunge:<\/strong> The track channels the raw energy of 90s grunge while layering in modern alternative textures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driving guitar riffs:<\/strong> Kenny Cassells\u2019 guitar work pushes the song forward with sharp, urgent tones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powerful vocals:<\/strong> Amy Louise delivers a commanding performance, balancing vulnerability with defiance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dynamic rhythm section:<\/strong> Csabi\u2019s bass and Swirles\u2019 drums lock in to create a relentless groove that underpins the track\u2019s message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#x2728; Themes &amp; Message<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>\u201cTake a Stand\u201d<\/em> is about <strong>resilience, defiance, and unity<\/strong>. It calls listeners to confront challenges head-on, refusing to be passive in the face of adversity.<\/li>\n<li>The lyrics emphasize <strong>strength through solidarity<\/strong>, encouraging fans to rise above personal and collective struggles.<\/li>\n<li>This makes it both a <strong>personal empowerment anthem<\/strong> and a <strong>social rallying cry<\/strong>, aligning with the band\u2019s reputation for tackling meaningful themes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#x1f3a4; Live Energy<\/p>\n<p>New Age Grace have already showcased <em>\u201cTake a Stand\u201d<\/em> in live performances, including the <strong>Rock on Wood Festival in Leicester<\/strong>, where it was paired with their track <em>\u201cWithout Conscience\u201d<\/em>. The song\u2019s live delivery amplifies its urgency, making it a standout moment in their set.<\/p>\n<p>&#x1f30d; Why It Matters<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For Leicester\u2019s alt-rock scene, <em>\u201cTake a Stand\u201d<\/em> represents a <strong>homegrown band stepping confidently onto a bigger stage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a track that resonates with both <strong>local fans<\/strong> and a wider audience hungry for authentic, uncompromising rock.<\/li>\n<li>The single also strengthens New Age Grace\u2019s identity as a band unafraid to <strong>blend social consciousness with raw musical power<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">New Age Grace\u2019s latest single Take a Stand is a bold, high-energy anthem that blends alt-rock grit with post-grunge intensity, to be released on December <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/preview-new-age-grace-new-single-take-a-stand\/\" title=\"Preview &#8211; New Age Grace new single, Take a Stand\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":31427,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[346,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31426","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-346","category-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/New-Age-Grace.jpg?fit=1800%2C914&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p73uhX-8aS","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":19585,"url":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/single-review-luna-rosa-i-in-the-centre-of-pride\/","url_meta":{"origin":31426,"position":0},"title":"Single review &#8211; Luna Rosa, I In The Centre Of Pride","author":"Kevin Gaughan","date":"31\/07\/2019","format":false,"excerpt":"Reviewed by Aleksandra Brzezicka. 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