This is music that sounds like a nervous breakdown captured in high fidelity. It is fast, jagged, and unapologetically loud, built on a foundation of dissonant guitars that seem to be fighting each other for space. The drums are relentless, shifting from frantic blasts to sudden, jarring pauses that leave the listener suspended in mid-air before the next wave of noise hits.
What sets this apart is the pedigree of the members, who bring a technical precision to the chaos. There is a specific kind of Bay Area bleakness here, a sound that feels both claustrophobic and expansive. The vocals are not just loud; they are genuinely pained, cutting through the wall of sound with a frequency that feels like it is scraping against the inside of your skull.
Start with their self-titled 2016 release. It is a concentrated dose of everything that makes modern screamo vital: short runtimes, immense emotional stakes, and a level of sonic aggression that demands your full attention. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who finds beauty in the breakdown.
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