Upcoming Releases

White Reaper are back! Kentucky's loudest export have joined the Blue Grape Music roster and today they're announcing their new record, Only Slightly Empty. Arriving September 26th, the album finds White Reaper overcoming a tumultuous few years that ultimately resulted in their most anthemic and substantive work to date. Only Slightly Empty is packed with the crunchy guitars and undeniable hooks that White Reaper are known for but the group also ventured into uncharted darker and grungier music 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. 

To celebrate the announcement White Reaper have shared Only Slightly Empty's monster first single, "Honestly." The song explodes out of the speakers with some of the best melodies the band have ever penned, while left-field production choices cut through the giant walls of guitars and drums.

 After powering through label upheaval, creative blocks, lineup changes, burnout, and more, White Reaper 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), Only Slightly Empty 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 White Reaper 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