Emo

Homicide Stage

Morning in May, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Judge & Jury

A decade on the road can leave behind more than memories of performances and crowded venues. On Homicide Stage, Morning In May revisit the personal cost of pursuing music, looking back on lost relationships, self-doubt and the determination required to keep moving forward. Featuring The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, the new nu-emo anthem turns those experiences into a reflection on perseverance and the people who remain part of an artist's journey. The song's central image comes from the faces of people from the past watching from side stage. It creates a perspective shaped by memory, where the excitement of performing exists alongside the weight of everything that has changed along the way. Rather than presenting touring as an uncomplicated dream, Homicide Stage acknowledges the sacrifices and emotional uncertainty that can accompany a life dedicated to music. The collaboration brings together Morning In May and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, connecting the track to the emotional intensity of modern pop-rock and emo. Its subject matter is particularly personal, looking beyond the stage to consider the relationships, doubts and experiences that shape an artist over time. Known for descriptive, cinematic songwriting, Morning In May has developed a career through touring and collaborations across the alternative rock scene. The project has performed at Warped Tour 2018 and shared stages with artists including Hawthorne Heights, Underoath and August Burns Red. It has also headlined venues such as the Whiskey A Go Go in Hollywood and appeared at Launch Music Conference. Previous releases include Orpheus in Retrospect, a collaboration with Escape the Fate frontman Craig Mabbitt, as well as the six-track EP Somewhere In Slumber. The video for the EP's leading single, Everybody's Innocent Here, Don't You Know That?, was filmed at the Ohio State Reformatory, the location associated with The Shawshank Redemption, reflecting the project's interest in cinematic storytelling. With Homicide Stage, Morning In May bring that storytelling approach to a subject rooted in their own musical journey. The collaboration with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus gives the track an added dimension, while its central message remains focused on the complicated reality of staying committed to music through years of change.