ION INDIE MAGAZINE February 2016, Volume 21 | Page 72

CREATURE COMFORTS By Tim Campbell Photography by Josh Emerick Music by CREATURE COMFORTS “A Common Disposition” In modern Rock music, certain labels exist that make bands cringe. Being called “Classic” can make you feel dated. Being “Metal” can scare away a certain potential audience. If you call the wrong Punk band “Emo”, you better be ready to fight. One title that can be confusing is the notion of Progressive Rock. As Rock continues to splinter and morph into various subgenres, the term Progressive gets more ambiguous. Central Ohio rockers CREATURE COMFORTS have taken this idea and given it more focus. Creature Comforts combines heavy soundscapes with melodic counterpoint that challenges the listener without appearing condescending. Fans of DANCE GAVIN DANCE and CIRCA SURVIVE will enjoy the bands passionate brand of melodic Hard Rock. Guitarist ZACH CHRISMAN and Bassist JARED FRICK combine for a dual layered vocal assault. Frick’s vocal style is smooth and catchy, providing the perfect balance to Chrisman’s aggressive approach. Lead guitarist CHRIS POMPEY provides interesting leads, serving as the glue that connects sections of song that can change mood on a dime. Drummer BEAU SUITER uses his Metal background to keep Creature Comforts material moving. His methodical approach will make you wonder if he has experience with Jazz, but he doesn’t because there’s no moshing in Jazz. Born from the ashes of a Central Ohio Pop Punk outfit called ALWAYS TEN FEET TALL, Creature Comforts decided to tackle a more challenging brand of music when they formed. Taking lessons learned from previous projects, they took a more patient approach to the bands formation. When