In Angles

In Angles sounds like a clock being taken apart and put back together in real time, but with a surprising amount of soul. The guitars are the stars here, utilizing a bright, chime-like tone that avoids heavy distortion in favor of surgical precision and complex tapping. It is music that feels constantly in motion, never content to sit on a single riff for too long before pivoting into a new time signature or a soaring melodic release.

What makes them distinctive is how they bridge the gap between the cold technicality of math rock and the raw emotionality of the 2010s 'Swancore' scene. While their peers often lean into chaotic screaming or heavy metal tropes, In Angles maintains a melodic, almost indie-pop sensibility in the vocals. This creates a fascinating tension between the frantic, jittery instrumentation and the smooth, accessible vocal lines that ground the songs.

Start with the album 'Cardinal' to hear their most polished realization of this sound. It captures the band at their most cohesive, where the technical flourishes feel less like exercises and more like essential components of the songwriting. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves technical guitar work but still wants a chorus they can hum along to.