ONE TAKE. LIVE OFF-THE-FLOOR. 5TH PROJEKT’S HAUNTING AND HYPNOTIC NEW SINGLE, ‘OBLIVION’
‘OBLIVION’ IS THE DEBUT SINGLE FROM THEIR UPCOMING LIVE EP, ‘LIVE IN LONDON’
OBLIVION (LIVE) COVER ART // Photo by Chris Forrest
21 JANUARY 2026 (TORONTO, ON) – “Oblivion,” the debut single from 5th PROJEKT’s first live off-the-floor EP, “Live In London” arrives today in advance of the album’s release on May 13th, 2026 via their own independent label, Organik Rekords.
The Toronto psychedelic art-rock band invites us to take part in this moody ceremonial opener, preparing the space for the ritual that is to follow. Originally appearing on the band’s debut studio album “Circadian,” the song is reimagined here with a slow-burn introduction that deepens its haunting, hypnotic pull.
As the veil between dark trip-hop and gothic rock thins, Tara Rice’s ethereal vocals move like an invocation, grounded by the descent of her arpeggiated guitar chords. The deep groove of David Pake’s drums and Peter Broadley’s bass carry the song to the threshold of the void, while Sködt McNalty’s ambient guitars echo into infinity.
“Oblivion” is the first of five songs recorded live off-the-floor at The Sugar Shack in London for the Incorrect Thoughts live band series. “Oblivion” establishes the tone and intent for the upcoming raw and immersive EP, “Live In London”.
ABOUT 5TH PROJEKT
5th PROJEKT’s previous releases, The Wolf (2023) and The Labyrinth (2022), both received strong Canadian college radio support, with The Wolf debuting on the !earshot National Top 50 and climbing into the Top 25. The Wolf was featured in Obscure Sound, Spill Magazine, V13, Canadian Beats, From the Straight, and other local and international publications. Their music has received award nominations from The Ontario IMAs, The Toronto IMAs and The Orange County Music Awards in California. The band’s captivating live performance has led them to showcase at music festivals like NXNE, Canadian Music Week, Indie Week, Kaleidoscope and Spirits of the Earth Festival along with two tours of Eastern Canada.
Photo by Robert Ciolfi
