Silverstein - Pink Moon
- Samuel Stevens
- Sep 10
- 2 min read
Silverstein have long mastered the art of reinvention without ever losing their identity, and their new record Pink Moon, which will be out September 12, 2025, via UNFD, is a perfect showcase of that balance. Serving as the second half of the band’s ambitious double album, Antibloom and Pink Moon together form a sixteen-track statement that reflects on Silverstein’s twenty-five-year journey while boldly pushing into the future. Where Antibloom leaned into urgency and grit, Pink Moon feels like a wide-open expanse—brooding, dynamic, and alive with experimentation born in the solitude of Joshua Tree.
The record opens with “I Love You But I Have To Let You Go,” a track that immediately establishes the emotional weight and reflective tone of the entire project. It’s spacious yet sharp, pairing atmospheric layers with Silverstein’s signature blend of melody and staying away from the aggression. Whereas the following track, “Negative Space,” follows with ferocity. The track is brimming with urgency, and the track's breakdown evokes anxiety, but in the end, it reminds listeners that the band still knows how to deliver a cathartic punch.
One of the most undeniable highlights among the eight tracks arrives with the album's lead single, “Drain The Blood,” featuring Dayseeker vocalist Rory Rodriguez. The song is conceptually bold and musically unrestrained; the song takes aim at the creeping influence of what AI in art has become. Rodriguez’s guest spot elevates the track's narrative, bringing a haunting sincerity to lines that feel chillingly relevant. However, it's the track’s mix of chaos and clarity that makes it one of the most daring songs Silverstein has ever released.
Elsewhere, “The Fatalist” and “Widowmaker” embody the darker, more menacing corners of the record, the band's guitar riffs snarling against Shane Told’s anguished vocals. But Pink Moon isn’t without its moments of clarity and lift. The single, “Autopilot,” with pop punk vocalist Cassadee Pope, blends classic Silverstein nostalgia with a fresh twist. The chemistry between Told and Pope gives the song a duality—gritty yet soaring—that cements it as one of the most accessible tracks in the band’s catalogue.
The new record closes out with the pair of tracks “Death Hold” and “Dying Game,” which both feel like a full-circle moment, intertwining heaviness and introspection in a way only Silverstein seems to be able to do. They serve as a reminder that even two and a half decades into their continuing career, the band still knows how to create endings that resonate deeply with listeners.
Taken on its own, Pink Moon is a diverse, compelling body of work that explores human fragility, resistance, and the ever-changing landscape of art and life. In the context of the double album, it feels like the exhale after Antibloom’s storm—a continuation, a complement, and a challenge. By splitting the project into two halves, Silverstein has allowed every song to stand tall, while also weaving a narrative that speaks to evolution, survival, and the refusal to stagnate.
Furthermore, Pink Moon proves that Silverstein’s silver anniversary is not just about honouring their past—it’s about carving out a future where they remain fearless, vital, and deeply human.
Check out more from Silverstein:
Website: https://silversteinmusic.com/
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