After spending a decade making a name for themselves in the alternative metalcore genre, Massachusetts-based group Wind Walkers refuse to limit their profound artistry. Since the addition of vocalist Trevor Borg in 2023, Wind Walkers have expanded beyond their initial heavy metal sound, now defining themselves as one of the scene’s most prominent rising stars with their metalcore, post-hardcore and pop-fused sound. Through their lyrics that focus on mental health and their alluring musicality, Wind Walkers continue to redefine the metalcore genre.
The band carries two full-length albums under their belt, including 2018’s The Lost Boys and 2023’s What If I Break? The latter marked the band’s first musical effort with Borg on vocals, and his new presence in the group marked a shift in the band’s hard-hitting sound. On October 3, Wind Walkers continued to hone in on this new sound with the release of their new EP I Don’t Belong Here through Fearless Records. Able to balance soft, pop-infused vocals with visceral screams, Wind Walkers bring their heavy musicality to new heights on I Don’t Belong Here.
On a Zoom call in late October, Borg said that Wind Walker’’ latest EP is their most important body of work they’ve released together. “It’s been our biggest release to date,” he says. “The response has been great. People seem to be connecting to it well. All the songs are playing on SiriusXM. It’s been an awesome couple of weeks for sure.”
The release of I Don’t Belong Here rounds out an exciting year for Wind Walkers. For August and September, the band was on the road for an extensive run of dates supporting the band Our Last Night on their final tour. Making their way throughout North America alongside fellow supporting act Grayscale, Wind Walkers were able to celebrate their hundredth show together on this run.
“[Supporting Our Last Night] was different for sure, because we had just played with Memphis May Fire before that, and then we supported The Plot In You before that, [which were] a little rowdier crowds,” Borg says. “I think [touring with Our Last Night] was a really cool learning experience for us. You’re showing up, there are a lot more kids there, it’s a lot more mellow crowds. I think the first week was a really weird adjustment for us, but then we started finding a groove and realizing that people are enjoying it even if they’re not pushing each other around.”
This tour also led to a collab with Grayscale, with the band releasing a new version of their song “Dance With Your Ghost” featuring Wind Walkers. Initially featured on Grayscale’s latest album The Hart, released back in January, the new collaborative single arrived on October 17. “[Grayscale vocalist Collin Walsh] reached out to our team, and he presented the idea of having us do a re-release of the song,” Borg says. “I heard the song and I loved it right off the bat. It’s just a really cool vibe. They’re great songwriters. I agreed to do that faster than I’ve ever agreed to do a feature!”
The excitement continues through the rest of the year for Wind Walkers, with the band reaching yet another milestone as they tour Japan throughout November. On the road to support Japanese rock group CVLTE, Borg says these shows are a dream come true for both him and the band.
“I’m really stoked to see [CVLTE],” he says. “I love Japan and the culture, so I’m really excited for the food and just the cultural intake…”
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