Pure M Magazine ISSUE 5 | Page 71

Review by Dave Simpson 3.0 Up and coming alt-rockers Adelphia first sprang onto the scene from Nottingham in early 2013. Despite their career still being in its infancy, the four piece ensemble have managed to accomplish quite a bit over the last two years. In addition to putting out an EP and several singles, the band have graced the pages of Kerrang and Rock Sound, as well having been featured by BBC Introducing. They’ve also taken to the stage at a number of prestigious festivals, including Download. The video for their new single, “If I Fall”, recently premiered on Scuzz TV following airplay on Kerrang Radio in the UK. A hefty post-hardcore riff ushers the track in ahead of a mellow harmony. The instrumentation grows and builds momentum during the verse, breaking into a chorus loaded with raw emotion and plead