High Rise
Tides Will Take You
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Review by Dave Simpson
Review by Dave Simpson
Five piece Post-hardcore ensemble High Rise
wasted no time in making a name for
themselves on the live scene following their
formation in 2011.
Within the first month of their career, they’d
already garnered enough of a following to sell
out a headlining event. By the time four
months had passed, the South London natives
had an impressive fifty shows under their
belts.
Despite going on an indefinite hiatus in 2012,
the band burst back into action in 2014, taking
to the stage at venues the length and breadth
of the UK. Now, as a new year begins, it’s full
steam ahead as they prepare for the release of
their debut EP, Tides Will Take You.
The compilation blasts off with adrenaline
fuelled rock anthem, “Burdens”. Its heavy,
piercing riff and wild, maniacal vocals ooze
energy and enthusiasm. The intensity shows
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no signs of relenting as “Memories” fades in
expectantly. Aggressive guitars and pounding
percussion explode into chaotic vocals that
ease up for a melodic chorus.
“Tides Will Take Us” is a complete departure.
Mellow acoustic instrumentation drifts into a
distant yet assertive harmony, acting as an
ambient interlude. “Brotherhood” returns to
form, erupting into ferocious vocals and fierce
guitars and drums. It’s a vigorous metal epic
that cuts deep, delivering a dramatic
conclusion.
High Rise’s work showcases a classic posthardcore spirit that’s packed full of passion
and vigour. Their raw, expressive sound pulls
no punches, making for an engrossing listen.
Tides Will Take You will be available for
download from iTunes on March 9th. Until
then, check out Facebook and Twitter to
discover where you can catch the band live.
American alt-rock duo Tidalwave have
managed to achieve quite a bit since their
career began in late 2012. The Charlotte
natives have enjoyed airplay on a number of
radio stations and have been the subject of
discussion for articles on various music and
media sites. The culmination of the pair’s
efforts thus far is their recently released selftitled EP. Recorded at The Basement
Recordings Studios in Raleigh, North Carolina
with producer Jamie King, it’s a fast and
furious debut that slams on the accelerator and
refuses to ease up.
“Find Myself” blasts into a punky riff and
distorted vocals. The pace is swift, kept going
by vigorous, purposeful instrumentation. The
end result is an unapologetically raw and
rebellious rock anthem. “Rx” maintains the
energy through lively guitars that erupt heavily
during the chorus behind melodic vocals. A
forceful musical breakdown takes off about
midway through, sprinting back and forth
across the border between punk and posthardcore.
“Endings” pounds heavily into an explosive
riff and aggressive melody that don’t relent
throughout. It’s a delightfully dire and hectic
track that races