School Of Seven Bells - I Got Knocked Down (But I'll Get Up)

On December 29 of last year, Benjamin Curtis passed away after battling T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma.  Prior to his diagnosis, School Of Seven Bells had been working on the follow-up record to 2012's Ghostory.  Benjamin continued to record his parts of the album while undergoing treatment and Alejandra Deheza has announced that she's finishing the album for release.

Today, Culture Collide premiered the video for School Of Seven Bells' cover of Joey Ramone's "I Got Knocked Down (But I'll Get Up)".  The single was Benjamin's final recording and it's a stunning and powerful piece.  Directed by Toby Halbrooks and Alan Del Rio Ortiz, the video opens with live footage of Benjamin and features desert scenes with Alejandra.  You can watch the video here or stream the song below.

"I Got Knocked Down (But I'll Get Up)" is available for download on iTunes.

School Of Seven Bells - The Night

School Of Seven Bells' third album, Ghostory, is due to be released on February 28.  This record brings change to the band.  What was once a trio is now a duo.  The group currently consists of Benjamin Curtis and Alejandra Deheza, as Claudia Deheza took an exit for "personal reasons". You would think that a departure would stir up some problems, but almost two years after their previous release, Ghostory is shaping up to be quite the album.  The cover artwork alone is something to be mentioned, never mind the music.

"The Night" is the lead single and opening track to Ghostory.  The single's glossy sound wouldn't feel out of place in an 80's film starring an edgier Molly Ringwald, perhaps during the opening credits.  A rapid beat during the chorus adds just enough power to the song.  It's a breezy slice of dream pop.

Ga ahead and stream or download "The Night" below.  Ghostory is out February 28 on Vagrant Records. You can pre-order the record here.