New Single: “Thoughts & Prey”
Our Escape’s sophomore album Who to Blame? is set for release in early 2025. The album is a testament to their journey as musicians and friends — a balance of experimentation and unlikely cohesion born out of trust, brotherhood, and mutual respect.
The first single from the album, titled “Thoughts & Prey,” is a blistering critique of the powers that fuel and profit from war. The track dropped on all streaming platforms on January 28, 2025. See the full video below.
About
Formed in 2018, Our Escape is an Orlando-based punk/hardcore trio featuring Mark Neville (drums), Zach Waite (guitar, lead vocals), and Brian Jett (bass).
Our Escape’s sound is built on fearless experimentation, incorporating catchy rhythms, heavy riffs, fuzz bass tones, and intricate snare work with Latin influences. Layered with atmospheric guitar effects and dynamic vocals — often likened to The Refused and Comeback Kid — their sound bridges old-school influences like AFI and Snapcase with a modern, experimental edge. Their lyrics offer both poetic and not-so-subtle societal critiques, blending a tongue-in-cheek tone with hopeful undercurrents. Their songs tackle themes of ignorance, self- destructive righteousness, and systemic ills, all delivered with a biting wit and a glimmer of optimism.
Known for their live shows, audiences come to see the trio’s unique mix of structured chaos and improvisation — and they return for the sense of belonging and unity that makes each new performance feel like a homecoming.