LONG ISLAND, NY – August 5, 2016 – With their eyes on the prize and a master plan in motion, Approaching Troy is about to unleash their latest sonic endeavor. The quartet combines post-hardcore and pop-punk elements to create something fresh on the road to making their mark in the scene. As the band gears up to release their Best Intentions on August 19, Approaching Troy is eager to reveal the next single from the project – a song that embraces the determination of youth and sets the tone for what’s to come.

""Sparta (This Isn’t Over)" is the song on the EP that really shows the best combination of where we're headed as a band as well as where we've been. The fine details of this track are a strong example of the technical aspects behind our Best Intentions EP that really shine through in this single. This song represents both the softer side that we never really shy away from, and the edgier feel we've been embracing more recently. We weren't afraid to experiment with different sounds, effects and instruments that really helped bring this song to the next level.” - Jake Salazar (lead vocals, Approaching Troy)

With a tour rapidly approaching and a hometown performance scheduled for August 19, the band is determined to spread their music as far as they can – and with songs like “Sparta” and “Wake Up,” it won’t be a challenge.

Stream “Sparta (This Isn’t Over)” through Myspace: https://myspace.com/article/2016/8/5/approaching-troy-sparta-this-isnt-over-lyric-video-premiere

Upcoming Shows:

August 11 – Portland ME @ Matthews Pub

August 12 – Manchester, NH @ Bungalow Bar and Grill

August 13 – Nashua NH @ Dolley Shakers Bar and Grill

August 14 – Revere, MA @ Sammy's Patio

August 17 – Trenton NJ @ Backstage/Championship Bar

August 18 – Hamden, CT @ The Space

August 19 – Patchogue, NY @ 89 North (Best Intentions EP Release Show)

About the band: Approaching Troy is an alternative band with big plans to make their mark on the historic rock scene of their native Long Island and beyond. Listeners can hear the faint echoes of predecessors Taking Back Sunday, Glassjaw, Bayside and Brand New being reborn through Approaching Troy's creativity and flair for broadening horizons. The reaction from their loyal fans at live shows and the excitement over their first EP, Dear Sadie, is only the beginning.

Since their formation, the band has played numerous shows and has opened up for legends of their genre like Hawthorne Heights, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Patent Pending. Their forthcoming EP, Best Intentions, is set to release on August 19th, 2016 and stretches the boundaries of an even more mature sound for the band. Approaching Troy’s mission is simple: Take the band to new heights and new territories, one exciting live show at a time.

Approaching Troy Online:

www.facebook.com/approachingtroy

twitter.com/approachingtroy

www.approachingtroy.com