Definitely a powerful release that incorporates dynamics all the way through.— - Taking in a live concert may be more dangerous than one might expect - especially when you consider the risk of getting kicked in the face by a flaying crowd surfer or stage diver.Īs many as 50 concertgoers at New Jersey's Bamboozle Festival this weekend reportedly sought medical attention after a mosh pit got out of hand. The music touches you each time you listen and the lyrics demand your attention. Three things to not only describe this EP but the band as well. While their last full length ‘Younger Dreams’ in our opinion was better, this EP was a solid release. Why It Matters: Constantly evolving their sound, Our Last Night have developed musically and pushed their ever-growing lyrical ability to question things, make a statement, and impact their fans. Our Last Night- ‘Selective Hearing’įFO: It’s Our Last Night, you should KNOW them by now… Johnny Franck is a master and showcased it all on this EP. Why It Matters: On the real, this thing is a relaxing listen. It sounds like it belongs on the big Spring festivals ie: Carolina Rebellion, Welcome To Rockville, etc. It is infectious and one you can’t get enough of. Why It Matters: Bringing their brand of active rock, this EP is singalong ready as well as mosh pit ready. Nine Shrines- ‘Misery’įFO: DED/From Ashes To New/Righteous Vendetta It is pissed off, angry, and downright unapologetic. Why It Matters: Showcasing two different sounds vocally via two frontmen, this EP brings everything heavy with an ambient backdrop. We have not heard a band who could replicate what The Chariot could do and did until now. Why It Matters: If these guys from down under aren’t on your radar, then they’ll force themselves onto it. Life Pilot- ‘Too Hot For Killing’įFO: The Chariot/Every Time I Die/Norma Jean The music is relaxing while lyrics carry heavy weight. Why It Matters: Introspective matters involving life, faith, and love are in these lyrics touching different parts of human emotions. The old school is now becoming the new school. Why It Matters: Produced by Underoath axe master Tim Mactague, LIMBS joins in the ranks of the new bands ushering the iconic era of post-hardcore that influenced the genre. Everything I love in one dose that I can’t get enough of. Shamecult- ‘Shamecult’ (Stay Sick Recordings) Disclaimer: It’s tougher than your band’s EP. Breakdowns, panic chords, and intense vocals plague this monster. Why It Matters: From the ashes of For Today while adding in members from Silent Planet and A Bullet For Pretty Boy, comes an onslaught of heaviness we weren’t ready for. Nothing Left- ‘Destroy & Rebuild’ (Facedown Records) The EP hits hard and has you singing along every step of the way. Why It Matters: A meme king, Jarrod Alonge, taking on a serious project with the powerful vocals of Lauren Babic combines the elements of post-hardcore with hard rock. Crazy Eighty Eight- ‘No Words Spoken’įFO: Underoath/Saosin (both self-described)/ Paramore It has just enough edge to punch you, but not enough to pull off a knock out. Through the chugging of guitars, you hear an ambient lead with powerful vocals sitting beautifully on top. Why It Matters: Very few bands can make the bridge between post-hardcore and active rock seem so easy. Softspoken- ‘Pathways’ (We Are Triumphant)įFO: Life On Repeat/Sent By Ravens/Conditions Soaring melodies and layers of sound with big choruses are infectious. Why It Matters: Ambience with catchy hooks is always a recipe for success. Though we are doing different album lists by band size, the EP pool is a collective of bands from all sizes, signed, and unsigned.įFO: Saosin/Picturesque/Too Close To Touch This year saw a solid release in the EP department. Jackson in Jurassic Park, ‘Hold on to your butts’. Each list contains 13 releases so in the words of Samuel L. This year is no different as we bring you some staff picks of the top EP releases, fresh face albums, and the big name albums. With every year ending comes the reflection of the music released and how it has impacted us.
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