Out November 7 via Sharptone Records, “The Only Heaven You’ll Know” is Caskets’ follow-up to their album Reflections. The record continues their signature blend of emotional intensity and synth-layered post-hardcore inspired pop rock developed since their rebrand.
“This record is the sound of me falling apart in real time,” Flood states, calling each song “a confession” about love that destroys from within and the challenge of pretending all is well while struggling beneath the surface.
He continues,
“These songs are my scars, proof I made it through, even when I thought I was doomed.”
Flood opens up about personal struggles on the title track, revealing how much he needed to voice these feelings. He shares,
“I find it hard to let myself be me – out of pure anxiety, fear of rejection, the ever growing weight of being misunderstood.”
The song deals with mourning parts of himself and finally allowing emotional barriers to fall, seeking some semblance of peace. Flood clarifies it’s not about salvation but reaching a point where he stops fleeing from his truth.
The overall atmosphere around Caskets remains consistent, with no radical changes in their sound or approach.
“It’s the moment he stops running from his truth,” the sentiment that shapes the album’s core.
Author’s summary: This album captures Matt Flood’s raw struggle with personal pain and identity through emotionally charged post-hardcore pop rock, marking a vulnerable yet resilient chapter for Caskets.