They recently announced their new album, ‘Only Slightly Empty’, due out September 26th via their new label Blue Grape Music. Announce North American Tour w/ Lip Critic, Worlds Worst, Dazy.

Lp finds band overcoming a tumultuous few years that ultimately resulted in their most anthemic and substantive work to date. The album is packed with the crunchy guitars and undeniable hooks that White Reaper are known for but the group also ventured into grungier musical depths. This alchemy of mood and melody makes for an urgent set of songs that remind listeners exactly why White Reaper are one of the most reliably satisfying rock bands today. Single follows lead one ‘Honestly’ and leans into the album’s brighter side, with a perfectly blown-out chorus that would sound right at home between Fountains Of Wayne, Superdrag on an episode of 120 Minutes. After powering through label upheaval, creative blocks, lineup changes, burnout, and more, group have created an airtight half hour of undeniably great rock & roll. Self-produced by the band (vocalist/guitarist Tony Esposito, keyboardist Ryan Hater, and guitarist Hunter Thompson) and recorded with engineer Joey Oaxaca (Hunny, Mamalarky, Rocket), album taps into the immediacy of White Reaper‘s earlier work and applies to ambitious, widescreen songwriting. The record draws on elements of ’90s alternative and darker sounds without ever sacrificing the infectious power pop core that makes them so appealing. It’s an expert balance that takes the band in exciting new directions while still feeling more confidently like White Reaper than ever. “There’s definitely a fresh start feeling with this record” says Esposito. “I even have more nerves leading up to people hearing it–I feel like I did back when we were putting out our first music ever. Everything’s so different now but I have that excitement again.”

‘Only Slightly Empty’ tracklist:
1. Coma
2. Blink
3. Honestly
4. Freakshow
5. Eraser
6. Blue
7. Pocket
8. Enemy John
9. Rubber Cement
10. Touch

White Reaper have also announced a full US tour scheduled for the Fall with support from Lip Critic, Worlds Worst, Dazy. See full itinerary below.

Upcoming Shows:
10/02 Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade *^
10/03 Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge *^
10/04 Iowa City, IA @ Gabe’s *^
10/06 Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi *^
10/07 Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups *^
10/09 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Pyramid Scheme *^
10/10 Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room *^
10/11 Troy, NY @ No Fun Club *^
10/12 Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground *^
10/14 Portland, ME @ Portland House of Music *^
10/15 Providence, RI @ Fete Lounge *^
10/17 Amherst, MA @ The Drake *^
10/18 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom *^
10/19 Asbury Park, NJ @ House of Independents *^
10/22 New York, NY @ TV Eye ~^
10/24 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar ~^
10/25 Harrisonburg, VA @ Golden Pony ~^
10/26 Raleigh, NC @ Kings ~^
10/28 Nashville, TN @ The Blue Room ~^
10/30 Lexington, KY @ The Green Lantern Bar ^
10/31 Newport, KY @ Southgate House Revival ^
11/01 Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger ^

* w/ Lip Critic
^ w/ Worlds Worst
~ w/ Dazy