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Canadian punk outfit Takes an Army are sharing their most motivated and spiritually grounded work yet: Rise Up. The EP showcases the band’s signature blend of pop-punk, third wave ska, and emotionally honest lyricism, brought together by years of growth, setbacks, and relentless hope.
Rise Up is born of adversity but filled with triumph. Thematically, the EP explores faith, healing, and resilience in the face of life’s unexpected turns. Whether you’re chasing goals or recovering from setbacks, Rise Up is a reminder that you’re not alone in the struggle and there’s always room to get back up again.
The project’s explosive title track, “Rise Up,” serves as both a sonic and thematic centerpiece. A fusion of fast-paced drums, ska-influenced guitar chops, and a vocal punch that opens each verse, the song takes on the often-unpredictable road of adulthood and delivers a call to surrender to something bigger – faith, purpose, and the journey itself.
It’s like finally getting my voice heard in a world where it feels like no one’s listening and now it’s available… If you choose to go down the path of Takes an Army, which we highly suggest you do, our music tends to be on the healing side. – Tyler Gelderman (bass/vocals)
Years in the making, “Rise Up” began in GarageBand and evolved with the help of producers André Kaden Black and Tal Vaisman. It became a statement track that not only inspired the band to take their sound to new heights but also allowed them to experiment with EDM-influenced drum licks, tempo shifts, and layered storytelling.
On the Rise Up EP, Takes an Army step fully into their sound: fast, fearless, and full of purpose.
