The only song I had heard by this band prior to being able to check out this new single was “Clear My Head” off a 2018 release (that you can still get on Bandcamp) called opening doors for strangers.  In addition to a pretty cool bashing drum start it has some simple but poignant lyrics which is all good; however, the thing that made it more interesting was the change of pace right at the end.  It goes from a classic emo groove to a heavy, scream-out vibe which makes a difference if you ask me.  It works pretty well but also felt a little bit forced coming all in the final few seconds.   They have released other music but that was my reference point when I hit play on the new release.  

“Longsword (4th Place)” has a bit more of a pop feel mixed in with the general emo-centric musical composition.  I think that styling decision works well as does the harder guitar riffs.  This track keep that change of pace and feel I liked in “Clear My Head” but does a better job of incorporating it into the overall flow of the music.  If you get those good headphones on (or zen out in a quiet space) you will also find some intriguing nuances of melody and rhythm on this song.  Overall, a cool one to listen to and hopefully a preview of more music to come.  

Musicians on this are:  Noah Aguiar (guitar, vocals), Josh Giaquinto (percussion), Declan Moloney (bass), Gilmar Perez (lead guitar) and Dylan Ilkowitz (guitar, aux vocals) and Ryan O’Rourke from Innerlove. adding some guest vocals 

Check it out via streaming  (link below) – and let me know your thoughts about it – music makes for good conversation 🙂 

And if you have the inclination …think about purchasing it if you can as steaming music does not pay well even times a thousand. 

That local community around you is full of interesting people – take a minute to get to know them 🙂