Fencer Release New Single with Album Announcement; Talk Music, Mental Health and More

Rock trio Fencer are rising on the indie rock scene — and we want you to get to know them. The Los Angeles-based trio is made up of vocalist and guitarist Field Cate, bassist Scott Sauve, and drummer Cameron Sauve. Field and Cameron met while in a pop punk band in 2016 and hit it off from the start. They began writing and composing a side project together, which later would flourish into who we now know as Fencer. Scott (Cameron’s brother) occasionally filled in on bass and ultimately landed a permanent position — Field says, “It just felt natural to continue as the three of us.”

Diving into Fencer’s social media, you may notice everything is heavily colored in striking blue tones. Thanks to Field’s synesthesia — the ability to see colors while hearing music — the band has adopted the music, moods and emotions that flow naturally as ‘blue.’ Field notes, “If we were writing a song and it didn’t feel blue to us, it wouldn’t be a Fencer song. The concept really got under our skin creatively and generally everything surrounding us became focused on being blue. We also later discovered that each one of us are the three different water signs: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces — which tops it off perfectly for the blue theme.” You can also find many nods to blue thematics in Fencer’s music videos and photos, as well as the single and album cover art. The blue-based foundation is unique and definitely something we haven’t seen before — something that defines their image as a band and leaves a lasting impression.

Single cover art for “Joseph Courtney.” *(Credit: Justin Jones)*

The band just dropped their latest single, “Joseph Courtney,” which was the very first song Field and Cameron wrote together — Field gives us some insight into the single and just exactly who Joseph Courtney is:

“Oh, well hello! Meet Joseph Courtney. He’s angry, sexy, and utterly intense. Able to control a crowd and thrive off the attention. He’s a star. Someone and something I aspire to be. A concept that cures my insecurities and allows me to lose a bit of sanity. I like that. He’s my alter ego. Why deal with cards I’ve been dealt when I can just pretend to be someone else? He’s perfect. He’s Joseph Courtney. You love him.”

The track and entire upcoming album is self-produced and mixed by Henry Lunetta (5 Seconds Of Summer, State Champs, Grayscale) and mastered by Zach Fisher (Weezer, Rancid, Bad Religion). Fencer’s self-titled album is set to drop on February 3rd, 2023 via Blood Blast Distribution. The debut album will be compiled of 10 tracks and truly showcases the band’s most authentic work yet. Commenting on today’s album announcement, Field shares:

“We are excited to announce our self-titled debut album, ‘Fencer.’ This was entirely produced, written, and performed by the three of us. Every sound, every decision, every minute detail. It was all Cameron, Scott, and I. It’s Fencer through and through and this is the record we wanted to make. Heavy, soft, silly, sad, raw, emotional. Very blue. We will forever be proud of this project and these songs because it’s just us. And it’s been all ours for so long, the idea of release something so intimate is really weird. But I’m glad people will be able to hear what we spent those countless hours doing all alone in our little lockout. I hope it invokes some kind of feeling in you when you hear it, whatever that is. It’s important to feel.”

Self-titled *Fencer* album cover art. *(Credit: Heather Koepp)*

Much of the album was written during the pandemic while personal matters were also taking their toll — combine a not-so-great relationship and a quarantine situation and voila — sabotage. Many of us can relate to the creeping depression, anxiety and insecurities both in everyday life and during the pandemic. All of the material written by Fencer collectively rebounds on emotions and the mental health ups and downs we all face as humans. It is an extremely influential aspect to their creative process. The guys each hold mental health close to heart and advocate for others as well.

It’s not just the music that helps alleviate some of our worst inner demons either. Since 2017, Cameron and Scott both been actively volunteering with Life Rolls On — a program that hosts adaptive surf and skate events for those with physical disabilities. The program hits both coasts and provides the chance for people to experience these activities with the assistance of volunteers. The support and care given really boosts participants’ confidence. Even with temporary relief from internal struggles one may be dealing with, the program is an amazing asset to aiding in the fight against some of the roughest patches disabled people often are faced with. All in all, Fencer strive to recognize and put mental health on the map both within their music and everyday life.

We are looking forward to hearing Fencer’s debut album early next year. Los Angeles fans also have the chance to see Fencer perform live at Harvard & Stone on Thursday, December 1st, courtesy of Breaking Sound LA. Tickets can be purchased here.

+ Pre-save Fencer’s debut album here.

+ Listen to “Joseph Courtney” here.

+ Watch a live performance of “Joseph Courtney” here.

Post written by Nikki Phillips

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