The Answer Announce New EP

The Rise EP features a track which was written for but not released on their debut album of the same name. It is released on 2 July.

The EP will consist of a new 2012 radio edit mix of "Rise", an extended full-length version, a very special acoustic/orchestral version and a brand new mix of another rockin' gem called "Lost". 

Commented the band, "'Rise' is different to anything you may have heard from us in the past and we love it! To mark the occasion we'll be playing a special one-off performance of the 'Rise' album from start to finish in Belfast's Empire Music Hall on July 5."

In other news, The Answer will perform a special concert at Belfast's The Ulster Hall as part of the 150th anniversary celebration of the legendary venue. The band says, "This show is a massive event in our native Ulster and we're incredibly thrilled to be able to announce that on May 22nd, we will be performing our much requested song 'Rise' in a special arrangement with the Ulster Orchestra. We've played a few momentous gigs in Northern Ireland's most famous venue before, but this one will be unlike anything you've seen us do before. It will be a truly spectacular experience performing with one of the finest symphony orchestras in the world and to also finally get to perform a song that we have loved but never released — until now, that is."

"Rise" EP track listing: 

1. Rise (radio edit)

2. Lost (2012 mix)

3. Rise (full version)

4. Rise (acoustic / orchestral version)

Listen to a couple of clips from the EP below: