Chasing Safety, hailing from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, emerged in 2013 from the ashes of the band Us, From Outside. They represent a pivotal era of American post-hardcore where the genre moved toward a more 'arena-ready' production style while maintaining its roots in screamo and metalcore.
Their sound identity is built on the dual-vocalist dynamic of Johnny Galivan and Kenny Davis, a technique that allows them to pivot instantly between radio-ready melodic hooks and aggressive, percussive screaming. Musically, they utilize the drop-tuned guitar work and syncopated breakdowns typical of the Outerloop Records scene, often incorporating subtle electronic or synth layers to add atmospheric depth. Their career arc saw a significant evolution from the raw energy of 'The Machine' (2014) to the more complex, nuanced arrangements found on 'Nomad' (2017). Critically, they are recognized for their technical consistency and ability to bridge the gap between the aggression of metalcore and the accessibility of alternative rock. They sit within a web of influence that includes early 2000s pioneers like Underoath and contemporaries like The Word Alive, serving as a staple for fans of the Warped Tour era aesthetic.
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Shares post-hardcore, alternative metal, screamo (subgenres); studio_polished, compressed_loud, layered_dense (production style)
Shares post-hardcore, alternative metal (subgenres); studio_polished, compressed_loud, layered_dense (production style)
Shares post-hardcore, alternative metal, screamo (subgenres); studio_polished, compressed_loud, layered_dense (production style)
Shares studio_polished, compressed_loud, layered_dense (production style); post-hardcore, alternative metal, screamo (subgenres)
Shares studio_polished, compressed_loud, layered_dense (production style); post-hardcore, alternative metal (subgenres)
Shares studio_polished, compressed_loud, layered_dense (production style); post-hardcore, alternative metal, screamo (subgenres)
Shares studio_polished, compressed_loud, layered_dense (production style); post-hardcore, alternative metal, screamo (subgenres)
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