After more than ten years, Modestep has officially returned with his highly anticipated sophomore album Give Up The Ghost. The project marks a new chapter for frontman Josh Friend, who now leads the Modestep project solo and brings with him a sound that is darker, more experimental, and more urgent than ever.
Give Up The Ghost is a bass heavy concept album that confronts a not so distant future where AI and automation begin to eclipse human creativity. Across 12 tracks, the record blends aggressive drum and bass, cinematic dubstep, and haunting electronic rock with moments of emotional intensity and post apocalyptic vision. Whether it is the dystopian breakdowns of “Bugatti,” the distorted energy of “Feed,” or the introspective tension of “Hang My Heart,” every track feels like a chapter in an increasingly chaotic narrative.
The production is as forward thinking as the concept, combining live instrumentation with bold synth work, breakneck tempos, and intricate textures that blur the lines between electronic and rock. It is a world where rave anthems meet existential dread and euphoric highs are shadowed by mechanical decay.
This is Modestep unfiltered, creatively liberated, emotionally exposed, and technically razor sharp. With Give Up The Ghost, Josh does not just revisit the sound he helped shape in the early 2010s — he warps it into something entirely new.
‘LISTEN: Modestep Returns with First Album in 10 Years, Give Up The Ghost
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