[Cover photo credit to Constant Williams]

New York City-based project Stare Away has released their debut album, In Absence via á La Carte Records. Stare Away is the solo project of Ben Nelson. The album includes Post-Punk and Cold Wave trends and has lyrics that tend towards the existential and melancholic. The single and video for “Familiar” are out now.

Ben Nelson shares about the album:

This record speaks on the ideas and feelings we experience in isolation, chaos, heartbreak, addiction, and questions the mysteries of us as people. So much love and thanks to á La Carte Records for being such an amazing team and giving this album a home.

I wanted to give each song its own character and story. Expanding the sound and writing elements without leaving anything behind and being true to all the experiences and encounters that inspired the work that went into the record.

Described as “modern dark romanticism”, Stare Away has featured an extensive touring schedule alongside Rosegarden Funeral Party and House of Harm.

Stare Away tour dates with Casket Cassette

August 5 — Washington, DC — Pie Shop

August 6 — Philadelphia, PA — PhilaMOCA

August 7 — New York, NY — Nightclub 101

August 12 — Chicago, IL — Downstairs @ Subterranean

August 13 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th St. Entry

August 15 — Denver, CO — Skylark

August 16 — Salt Lake City, UT — Kilby Court

August 18 — Seattle, WA — Black Lodge

August 19 — Portland, OR — Holocene

August 21 — San Francisco, CA — Killowatt

August 22 — Fresno, CA — Summer Fox Tower