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From: Chicago, IL
Sounds like: Pop/Alternative Rock
The Chicago based upstart act Carrying Torches released their blistering "Strangers" EP over this past Summer. Let's take a gander and see why people are talking about how they're due to breakthrough with this release. The EP opens up with "S.S.S.A". Right from the get go the guitars are on full display with their incredible melodic riffs. The vocals kick in and keeps up with the upbeat instrumentation as it helps guide everything along at a nice steady pace. "My Fav Part" is a nice dance-able track that brings to mind Portugal The Man and their form of Rock. The Indie Rock sound is on point and extremely catchy. It's no wonder why it was a single. The title track "Strangers" is up next. The track kicks things up a few notches. The high energy in conjunction with its New Wave sound make it quite the stunner of a track to just get lost in. "Holding Back" is a Chvrches vibe to it. Anyone into them will surely dig this track. The track does dip down during the verses but the synth breakdowns is where it really will grabs the listener. "Unraveling" lets go and unleashes Rock fury upon the listener. The Alternative Rock sound is upbeat and fantastic. The catchy appeal is off the charts! The closing track "Anymore" is haunting in all the right ways. The moody track shows off layers of depth that very few acts can pull off. This is an EP that you need to get your hands on as soon as possible.
Verdict:
Carrying Torches have an EP that'll keep you listening for weeks on end.
