Post-hardcore / melodic hardcore band Spark of Life has announced their upcoming album Plagued By The Human Condition, set for release in early 2025 via New Age Records.
The album’s lead single, “No One Hates Me More Than Me,” is now available to stream, accompanied by a music video. Known for their introspective lyrics and dynamic post-hardcore sound, the band aims to expand on themes of loss, regret, and resilience in this new release.
The new track maintains Spark of Life’s signature sound with heavy guitars, melodic breakdowns, and mid-’90s Bay Area hardcore influences.
Singer Steve Jennings describes the single as reflective of the album’s tone, stating, “It’s about loss, regret, and the pain it causes, but also about finding hope and moving forward.”
The band, which formed in Los Angeles nearly 25 years ago, built a reputation for blending melodic and hardcore elements. Their 2003 debut, Promises Made Promises Kept, produced by Russ Rankin of Good Riddance, established them as a distinctive voice in the hardcore scene.
After years of inactivity, Spark of Life reunited in 2018, rekindling their creative partnership and releasing two EPs in recent years, including 2023’s Song of Hope.
The new album was recorded at Cherokee Studios, with tracks showcasing expanded sonic influences and collaborations, including Fred Armisen on drums for a cover of That Dog’s “Never Say Never.” Plagued By The Human Condition is described as both musically and emotionally transformative, reflecting the band’s evolution over two decades.
