Ever since we introduced you to Royal Mill last year, the self-described “existential indie rock” outfit has made its presence known with a steady diet of singles and a flurry of live outings all over the Milwaukee area. As productive as the band was in 2024, things are looking to be even bigger and better for Royal Mill in 2025. Beyond some notable shows around the region, they’ve been steadily releasing songs in recent months that will be part of an upcoming EP.
Today, Royal Mill released the fourth single from slowly, all at once, the aforementioned forthcoming EP that will be released in April. As the name suggests, “Faith Crisis” confronts someone who’s stepping away from organized religion, as well as the unexpected impact that decision brings to their personal relationships. Singer Matty Timmons tells Milwaukee Record the single is a reflection of conversations he had with people when he was distancing himself from Christianity.
“One of the difficulties in navigating something like a loss of faith is that the people who remain in it feel a sense of loss the same way you do,” Timmons says. “To lots of people in the church, including many current and former friends with whom I shared years of my life, my story is a tragedy.”
Over the span of approximately three and a half minutes, the powerful indie rock offering also asks whether moments in everyday existence—such as witnessing a sunrise over Lake Michigan—can qualify as religious experiences. Between the top-notch musicianship, emotionally wrought lyrics, and the identifiable theme, “Faith Crisis” is a great track that shows an entirely new side of Royal Mill.
In addition to the lyric video posted above, “Faith Crisis” will also be available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp on Friday, March 28. Royal Mill will release its six-song EP, slowly, all at once, next month. Also next month, they’ll play the release in its entirety during a show at Cactus Club with Disaster Kid, Well + Good, and Health Club on Sunday, April 27.