Envy of None / Stygian Waves blue vinyl LP

Canadian-American 'super group' featuring Alex Lifeson on guitar • Limited edition blue vinyl • Release date 14 March 2025

Stygian Waves is the new album from Envy of None, the Canadian-American 'supergroup' who boldly venture into a spectrum of new guises – from alt-pop and industrial rock to synthwave and hard rock. Recorded primarily in Toronto in 2024 and entirely self-produced, Stygian Waves is the culmination of each member’s distinct musical vision, blending haunting melodies, moreish riffs, and richly layered electronic textures into a compelling and unique sound.

There was a palpable sense of anticipation in the air when Envy of None announced their debut in 2022. After all, it marked the first full-band project from world-renowned guitarist Alex Lifeson since his groundbreaking work with the legendary prog-rock trio Rush. Lifeson joined forces with a remarkable lineup: rising star Maiah Wynne on
vocals, esteemed producer Alfio Annibalini (guitar, keyboards), Coney Hatch’s Andy Curran (bass, programming, guitar), and features Canadian session legend Randy Cooke (Mick Jagger, Alanis Morisette, Kelly Clarkson) on drums.

Their debut exceeded expectations, with Record Collector describing it as "rich in creativity" in a 4-star review, and France's Rock Hard Magazine naming it Album of the Month and praising its "effective, modern, inspired tracks."

The band’s playing oozes conviction and class, Lifeson’s guitar work more inventive and powerful than ever, but it’s the talismanic Maiah Wynne – now hailing from San Francisco – who truly defines Envy of None’s sound. With her pensive, deft lyricism and impassioned vocal performance, Wynne pushes Stygian Waves into fresh, mesmerizing
territory. The 11 songs on the album mark a significant progression in the band’s sound, every song meticulously lasered down to its most essential and captivating elements. With the band’s very own Alf Annibalini on mixing duties, the songs benefit from an intrinsic understanding of their evolution, his involvement in the writing process
ensuring the mix truly captures the essence of their vision. Mastering by Harry Hess at HBomb Mastering completes the album’s flawless sound quality.

With Stygian Waves, Envy of None overcomes any challenges typically associated with the notoriously tricky second album. Sharper, tighter, and more memorable than anything they’ve done before, Stygian Waves is the work of a band at the top of their game – and still only just getting started.

This limited edition LP is pressed on 140g blue vinyl.

Stygian Waves is released on 14 March 2025 via Kscope.