downhere prepares to release So Much For Substitutes June 10

Warner Bros. Records Christian Division and its Word Records imprint are set to release downhere’s sophomore project, So Much For Substitutes, June 10.

So Much For Substitutes pairs the Canadian foursome with famed producer Jimmy Lee Sloas (PFR, Switchfoot) and showcases the songwriting talents of band members, Jason Germain and Marc Martel. The album features such diverse topics as depression, loneliness, and pain, as well as worship, encouragement in faith, and our responsibility to be Christ-like.

“This album is an honest portrayal of our growth and struggles over the last two years,” says Martel. “It’s also a big jump in our musical evolution.”

Germain adds, “We didn’t want to just stick to the same color palettes, we wanted to mix them up. We’re trying to explain in our art what being a Christian is and to be as deeply layered as possible.”

“Word Records is very excited about downhere’s new project,” says Mark Lusk, senior vice president of marketing and artist development for Warner Bros. Records Christian Division. “So Much For Substitutes takes this talented group of guys a notch higher and is much more reflective of the band’s live performance.”

Above, the members of downhere take a break from recording their sophomore release, So Much For Substitutes, for a quick photo. Pictured (l-r) are: Shawn McSpadden (Senior VP of A&R, Warner Bros. Christian Division), Marc Martel, Jimmy Lee Sloas (producer), Jeremy Thiessen, Glenn Lavendar, Jason Germain, and Mark Lusk (Senior VP of Marketing and Artist Development, Warner Bros. Christian Division).