On Thursday January 16th Manchester, NH based Post-Hardcore band Sink With Me release their dynamic new single “Marionette.” Vocalist Evan Middleton reflects on the track below:
“In this song, I’m expressing my own experience of betrayal and manipulation in a toxic relationship. I opened up to someone, allowing them to see my vulnerabilities and the pain I was going through, only to have them turn it against me. They made me feel like I was “damaged goods,” telling me that no one could ever love me the way I deserved.”
“Over time, I began to internalize those cruel words, and the relationship turned into something I never expected. What I once thought was a love story, something beautiful and meaningful, started to feel like a cruel game and I was just hanging on hoping things would get better. The line “nothing left but my heart’s silhouette” is my way of expressing how empty I felt—like my whole self had been erased, and I was just a shadow of who I used to be.”
“This song reflects how deeply I was hurt and manipulated, and the emotional scars that were left behind. But it’s also about the realization that I can’t let that person’s actions define me. The damage they did to me won’t be forgotten, and I’m finding strength in that. It’s a way of reclaiming my own sense of self-worth and acknowledging the hurt while refusing to let it control me anymore.”
Sink With Me is a dynamic post-hardcore band from Concord, New Hampshire, blending raw emotion, heavy instrumentals, and melodic elements. Formed in 2020, the band quickly made a name for themselves in the local underground scene, known for their high-energy performances and deeply personal lyrics. Drawing inspiration from classic post-hardcore influences, as well as elements of metalcore and emo, Sink With Me crafts a sound that’s both aggressive and introspective. Their music is characterized by a fusion of driving guitar riffs, powerful drumming, and a balance of clean and screamed vocals, delivering songs that explore themes of inner turmoil, resilience, and emotional catharsis.
With a loyal fanbase in the Northeast and beyond, Sink With Me continues to push the boundaries of post-hardcore, solidifying their place as one of New England’s top names in the scene. Their relentless work ethic, DIY spirit, and dedication to their craft make them a band to watch in the genre’s evolving landscape.