Long Island pop-punk quintet Patent Pending have released a music video on mtvU for their anti-suicide song "One Less Heart to Break." The usually fun-loving, good-time pop-punkers of Patent Pending have chosen the epic and weighty "One Less Heart To Break" for their latest video and single."One Less Heart To Break" was written several years ago after the band lost a close friend to suicide. It's truly a beautiful song with a powerful message. The track, which frontman Joe Ragosta describes as the most serious song he's ever been a part of, was originally written by the band seven years ago after learning that one of their fans had committed suicide. "One Less Heart to Break" will be the fifth track on Pop punk outfit's forthcoming record, "I'm Not Alone." The anti-suicide, anti-depression song adds a more serious tone to the album.
For the past several years Patent Pending has been steadily ascending the ranks towards pop-punk royalty. Their infectious, anthemic take on the genre exudes creativity, positivity, and energy. With an arsenal of killer hooks, and loads of memorable, sing-along lyrics, the band has earned a rabid fanbase from coast to coast and around the globe. With "One Less Heart To Break," The alternative indie pop-punkers aim to transmit a serious message to all of their beloved fans: you are not alone. It's a moving musical tribute to their departed friend, a wishful memory, a cautionary tale, and a reminder to those in need to reach out.
The Dan Kennedy-directed video depicts the heartbreak felt by an entire community when a life is lost and focuses on the stories of a young woman and a young man each reaching the end of their respective ropes. Both of their lives take severe turns, and the choices they make have serious repercussions for themselves and their loved ones. Through it all, the band provides the perfect soundtrack with Ragosta detailing their struggles in each verse before exploding into the powerful chorus. The video culminates as a throng of mourners standing shoulder-to-shoulder in a candlelight vigil watch the band play as a hard rain falls. The effect is haunting and hopefully it will encourage those in need of help to seek it.
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