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After breaking eight years of silence on Oct. 13 by announcing the Jan. 27 release of their new LP, Electrophonic Chronic, The Arcs have followed up today by sharing a new single and the corresponding music video for “Heaven Is A Place.” The number was written as a homage to the group’s former member and multi-instrumentalist Richard Swift, who passed away on July 3, 2018, after a prolonged battle with alcoholism.

“Heaven Is A Place” was mostly penned after Swift’s untimely passing. The space-infused anthem features Leon Michels’ banging on B3 organ and Rhodes piano. At the same time, the bandleader, Dan Auerbach, lends steady chords complimenting the repetitive lyrical arrangement to create a sense of balance.

“This new record is all about honoring Swift,” offered Auerbach, in the initial press release about the album. “It’s a way for us to say goodbye to him by revisiting him playing and laughing, singing. It was heavy at times, but I think it’s really helpful to do it.” 

The group’s forthcoming release was co-produced by Auerbach and fellow bandmate Michels. Electrophonic Chronic features contributions from the late-Richard Swift, who died during the recording process of the 12-track album, which is due out on Jan. 27 via Easy Eye Sound. Read more about the new LP here. 

Watch the official music video for “Heaven Is A Place” below.