Myka Relocate Explained

Myka Relocate
Origin:Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Genre:Metalcore,[1] post-hardcore
Years Active:–2020[2], 2025
Label:Artery, Razor & Tie
Associated Acts:I Am Architect
Past Members:Austin Doré
Dylan LeBlanc
Josh Peltier
John Ritter
Michael Swank
Sam Albarado
Scott Badon
Luke Burleigh
Garrett Hawkins
Aaron Robertson

Myka Relocate are an American metalcore band formed in Lafayette, Louisiana in 2007, later based in Houston, Texas. The band has released three studio albums, Self Portrait as a Frozen Father, Lies to Light the Way and The Young Souls in addition to taking part in four annual South by So What?! music festivals between 2012 and 2015[3] [4] [5] as well as the 2016 SO WHAT! Music Festival.[6] The band is credited with being able to successfully combine electronic elements, guttural screaming and pop vocals.[1]

History

In 2007, Austin Doré, Sam Albarado and Garrett Hawkins [7] started Myka Relocate[1] in Lafayette, Louisiana. Shortly after, the band enlisted Tori Guidry at lead guitar. In the early stages, the band had multiple short term bass players (Trevor Granger, Jack Taylor), before longtime bassist, Luke Burleigh, joined the band in 2008. The band self-released an album in the summer of 2008 called Self Portrait as a Frozen Father.[8]

At this time the band's genre was post-hardcore. Shortly after the release of Self Portrait, Tori Guidry left the band. The band operated as a four piece consisting of Hawkins (vocals), Doré (guitars), Burleigh (bass), and Albarado (drums) for the next eighteen months after Guidry's departure. On June 26, 2009[9] the band self-released an EP called ...and of Monsters.[10]

In late 2009 vocalist Garrett Hawkins posted a bulletin on MySpace announcing his departure from the band.

The band announced new vocalist Scott Badon and rhythm guitarist Josh Peltier[7] and released one song titled "Take it Easy Mountain Face" to their MySpace page in 2010,[11] but shortly after the band was without a vocalist again.

After finding a loyal following in Lafayette, the band changed their base of operations to Houston, Texas (to draw a larger following) in 2010, adding vocalists John Ritter and Michael Swank[1] and adopted a metalcore sound.[1]

The band was named after a phrase used in video game Call of Duty, in which a voice shouts "Sniper, Relocate". The band decided to change the pronunciation of the first word to "", but decided to spell the word as "Myka".[12] [13]

In early 2013,[14] Albarado and the group parted ways, with Aaron Robertson taking over on percussion.[1] In July of that year,[14] the band signed with Artery Recordings, a label distributed by Razor & Tie. The ensemble then worked with producer Cameron Mizell[1] at Chango Studios[14] to record their debut studio album.[1] In mid-September, the band announced the title of their album as Lies to Light the Way while publishing "Doublespeak", the first single from the album.[15] Preceded five days earlier by a full album stream,[16] the work was released on October 29, 2013,[17] reaching No.22 on Top Heatseekers.[18]

To start off 2014, the band released their first music video entitled "Something to Dream About".[19] In early 2015, the group published an acoustic version of the tune to accompany their music video.[20]

On September 24, 2015, the band announced that their second album The Young Souls would be published in late October. That same day, the group released "New Again", the first single from the record.[21] Throughout the month of October, the ensemble released three consecutive singles from the album. "Cold Hearts", the second single from the album, was released on October 8[22] with "Bring You Home" being published one week later[23] and "Damage" presented the week following.[24] On the Facebook page for the ensemble, the band announced a music video for "Nerve", released on February 24, 2016.[25]

In early 2016, bassist Luke Burleigh, drummer Aaron Robertson and the band parted ways.[6] [26] [27] [28] From March until April 2016, the group toured the United States with Slaves, Capture the Crown,[29] Outline in Color and Conquer Divide[30] with "Scream Out Fest" at AgeHa (Shinkiba Studio Coast) in Shinkiba, Japan hosting the ensemble in early June 2016.[31]

In late June and early July 2016, the ensemble performed throughout the United States on The Young Souls Tour, the first national headline circuit for the group. Light Up The Sky and Out Came The Wolves joined as supporting acts.[32] [33]

In late July 2016, the band indicated through their Facebook page that they plan to write new music soon.[34]

In early February 2017, the ensemble toured Texas, performing shows in Dallas, Austin and Houston.[35]

In late 2017, the band went on hiatus.

On October 30, 2020 vocalist Michael Swank held an Instagram live in which he announced the status of the band to be broken up.[36]

In 2021, Swank joined American rock band Foxera.[37]

On August 5, 2024, the band announced they'll be reuniting for two special shows at Whiskey Go Go in Los Angeles, California on January 12, 2025 and January 13, 2025 where they'll be performing their albums "Lies To Light The Way" and "The Young Souls" in full on each date respectively.[38]

Members

Former

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

YearAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
Heat.
[41] 		US
Ind.
[42] 		US
Hard Rock
[43] 		US
Rock
[44]
2008 Self Portrait as a Frozen Father
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Independent
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2013Lies to Light the Way 22———
2015The Young Souls
  • Released: October 30, 2015
  • Label: Artery Recordings[46]
  • Formats: CD, DI
7361648
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

Extended plays

Singles

Music videos

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Myka, Relocate Biography - ARTISTdirect Music . Artistdirect.com . December 15, 2015.
  2. Web site: Home . foxeramusic.com.
  3. Web site: South By So What?! confirm final lineup - News - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . January 23, 2014 . December 15, 2015.
  4. Web site: South By So What?! Music Festival 2015! | in Dallas . Timeout.com . December 15, 2015.
  5. Web site: Enter Shikari, Breathe Carolina, Chelsea Grin and more announced for South By So What?! 2013 - News - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . December 8, 2012 . December 15, 2015.
  6. Web site: Myka, Relocate premiere trippy new music video for "Nerve". Alternative Press. February 24, 2016. March 3, 2016.
  7. Web site: Wall. vk.com. April 13, 2016.
  8. Web site: Myka, Relocate - Self Portrait as a Frozen Father (2008) : Songs - Metal Kingdom. Metal Kingdom. April 13, 2016.
  9. Web site: Биография. last.fm. April 14, 2016.
  10. Web site: About Myka,Relocate. Myka,Relocate. Sonicbids. April 13, 2016.
  11. Web site: About Myka,Relocate. Myka,Relocate. Sonicbids. April 13, 2016.
  12. Alt Press San Diego: Myka Relocate Interview. September 3, 2015. January 5, 2016. YouTube.
  13. Web site: IAmA Michael Swank, singer of Myka Relocate! AMA: Metalcore.
  14. Web site: Myka, Relocate Signs With The Artery Foundation . Blabbermouth.net . July 18, 2013 . December 15, 2015.
  15. Web site: Myka, Relocate announce 'Lies To Light The Way' album details - News - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . September 16, 2013 . December 15, 2015.
  16. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Myka, Relocate Stream Full Album, 'Lies To Light The Way' . Purevolume.com . December 15, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151214074825/http://www.purevolume.com/news/purevolume-exclusive-myka-relocate-full-stream-lies-to-light-the-way . December 14, 2015 . dead .
  17. Web site: Lies to Light the Way by Myka Relocate @ARTISTdirect . Artistdirect.com . October 29, 2013 . December 15, 2015.
  18. Web site: Biography by Mark Deming . Myka, Relocate | Awards . AllMusic . December 15, 2015.
  19. Web site: Video Premiere: Myka, Relocate - "Something To Dream About". Alternative Press. January 29, 2014. December 21, 2015.
  20. Web site: Loebsack . Michelle . Myka, Relocate Post Acoustic Video For "Something To Dream About" . Highlightmagazine.net . February 2, 2015 . December 15, 2015.
  21. Web site: Myka Relocate (Razor & Tie Records) stream new song, announce tour dates - News - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . September 24, 2015 . December 15, 2015.
  22. Web site: Myka Relocate (Razor & Tie Records) push the boundaries of metalcore on "Cold Hearts" (exclusive) - Features - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . October 8, 2015 . December 15, 2015.
  23. Web site: Revolver Magazine . Myka Relocate Premiere New Song, "Bring You Home" - Hard Rock & Heavy Metal News | Music Videos |Golden Gods Awards . revolvermag.com . October 15, 2015 . December 15, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151222122221/http://www.revolvermag.com/news/myka-relocate-premiere-new-song-bring-you-home.html . December 22, 2015 .
  24. Web site: Song Premiere: Myka Relocate - "Damage" . . October 22, 2015 . December 15, 2015.
  25. Web site: Myka Relocate - NERVE MUSIC VIDEO // 2.24.16 You guys ready? . Facebook . February 22, 2016.
  26. Web site: Myka Relocate - we shot a music video yesterday . Facebook . January 11, 2016 . March 28, 2016.
  27. Web site: Myka Relocate - comin to a city near u Photo: Britt Boyce... . Facebook . March 8, 2016 . March 28, 2016.
  28. Web site: Myka Relocate - Anaheim, CA tonight with Slaves, Capture... . Facebook . March 11, 2016 . March 28, 2016.
  29. Web site: Slaves, Capture The Crown, Myka Relocate tour. lambgoat.com. January 7, 2016.
  30. Web site: Myka,Relocate. bandsintown.com. January 7, 2016.
  31. Web site: ALTERNATIVE PRESS JAPAN - 【NEWS】SCREAM OUT FEST 2016にポストハードコアバンドMyka, Relocateの出演が決定. ALTERNATIVE PRESS JAPAN. January 27, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160201073333/http://altpress.jp/?p=35434. February 1, 2016. dead.
  32. Web site: Myka Relocate, Light Up The Sky & Out Came The Wolves Tour Announced. Theprp.com. May 9, 2016. May 9, 2016.
  33. Web site: Myka Relocate announce U.S. tour dates. Terrance Pryor. AXS. May 12, 2016.
  34. Web site: Myka Relocate - Timeline - Facebook. facebook.com. July 28, 2016.
  35. Web site: Myka, Relocate. songkick.com. January 27, 2017.
  36. Web site: Home . foxeramusic.com.
  37. Web site: FOXERA Debut New Permanent Vocalist Michael Swank (Ex-Myka Relocate) with "Picture Perfect". July 22, 2021.
  38. https://www.instagram.com/p/C-TC6RZOQoz/
  39. Web site: Some footage from the us against the world tour, courtesy of Britt Boyce!. Facebook. March 28, 2016.
  40. Web site: Instagram photo by Dylan LeBlanc • May 10, 2016 at 12:04am UTC. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BFNLilfsYBx . December 24, 2021 . registration. June 27, 2016. Instagram.
  41. Web site: Myka, Relocate - Chart history . Billboard . December 15, 2015.
  42. Web site: Myka, Relocate - Chart history . Billboard . November 21, 2015 . December 15, 2015.
  43. Web site: Myka, Relocate - Chart history . Billboard . November 21, 2015 . December 15, 2015.
  44. Web site: Myka, Relocate - Chart history . Billboard . November 21, 2015 . December 15, 2015.
  45. Web site: Lies to Light the Way - Myka, Relocate | Releases . AllMusic . October 29, 2013 . December 15, 2015.
  46. Web site: The Young Souls - Myka, Relocate | Releases . AllMusic . October 30, 2015 . December 15, 2015.
  47. Web site: Myka, Relocate. Metal Kingdom. April 13, 2016.
  48. Web site: Myka, Relocate - Darker . YouTube . August 30, 2011 . March 31, 2016.
  49. Web site: Song Premiere: Myka Relocate - "Damage" . . October 22, 2015 . December 15, 2015.
  50. Web site: VIDEO: Myka, Relocate – Something To Dream About. DEAD PRESS! - Alternative music news, reviews, interviews and more!. February 2, 2014. January 21, 2016.
  51. Web site: Myka, Relocate Premiere Video For "Useless". Under the Gun Review. January 21, 2016.
  52. Web site: VIDEO: Myka, Relocate – Playing It Safe (feat. Jonny Craig). DEAD PRESS! - Alternative music news, reviews, interviews and more!. August 18, 2014. January 21, 2016.

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