Closer is a Brooklyn-based trio consisting of Ryann Slauson, Griffin Irvine, and Matthew Van Asselt. Formed in 2016, the band emerged from a long-standing collaborative history between the members, though this project represents their first dedicated songwriting venture together.
Their sound is a sophisticated evolution of the 'screamo' and 'skramz' movements of the early 2000s, blended with the melodic sensibilities of 90s indie rock and the technical precision of post-hardcore. Their debut LP, 'All This Will Be' (2018), established them as a critical favorite in the DIY scene, praised for its dynamic range and lyrical depth. Unlike many of their peers who lean into nostalgia, Closer utilizes a contemporary production aesthetic that emphasizes raw, live energy over studio trickery. They occupy a cultural space between the aggressive emotionality of the Lauren Records roster and the more experimental edges of the New York underground. Their influence is rooted in the lineage of bands like Portraits of Past or Saetia, but with a rhythmic complexity that feels distinctly modern.
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Shares screamo, post-hardcore, emo (subgenres); intense, cathartic, vulnerable (moods)
Shares screamo, post-hardcore, emo (subgenres); intense, cathartic, vulnerable (moods)
Shares screamo, post-hardcore, emo (subgenres); live_recording, dynamic_range, analog_warmth (production style)
Shares screamo, post-hardcore, emo (subgenres); basement_show, urban_night, solitude (atmosphere)
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