The Sound of Modesty is a UK based band with a strong heavy sound, citing influences like Avenged Sevenfold and Architects. After achieving "monumental growth" and success with their previous single, "Safe in Your Arms," the band decided to bring it even harder on their new single "No Face."
This talented band includes vocalist Yvonne Han, Ryan on lead guitar, Oscar Brewer on Bass, Devon on keys, and Ned on drums.
There are so many elements to this band and song and they all come together to form a unique and strong sound and well crafted songs.
According to the artist the song "Came from a place of anxiety when I was nervous about revealing my mental health struggles to my new partner." This is relatable and all of the musicians shine on this track. The vocals are soaring yet clear, the lead guitar is soaring as well, then crunching and soaring again. The bass and drums are heavy and fast. The most surprising part for me are the keys, which I wasn't expecting and add a beautiful sound of melancholy to the track.
With lyrics like "Tie the Knot/ All I know is what I'm not/ In your eyes/ You can't tell I'm terrified." And I can't hide in the things you like/ the way I want me to/I don't have the face/ the smile/the taste/to please you," the song definitely expresses the feelings that one might have who is hiding anything from a new partner or the world in general, no matter what. Opening up about mental health issues can especially cause intense anxiety because it leaves one in such a vulnerable state, feeling afraid, less than, like an imposter and in fear of being given up on.
I've become a big fan of this band since being introduced to them. They are a younger generation of hard alt rock/ heavy metal that I believe will appeal to fans of this genre. They are definitely one to watch. I'm seeing (and hearing) big things for them in the near future.
ILAENDER is a Dutch group heavily influenced by 90s and 2000s alt metal bands like Deftones and Incubus. The five band members are Martin (vocals), Karel and Michiel (guitars), Stjin (bass) and Oscar (drums). The band formed in 2023, after knowing each other while they were in different bands in the area.
ILAENDER points out that "musically, the song sits slightly outside the usual sound of ILAENDER, but because of it's meaning and the strong response of everyone who heard it, we decided it deserved to be released as an ILAENDER track".
I agree with that assessment after listening to the band's other songs. It is a bit different but you can still hear very similar musical influences.
I will admit that I "cheated" a bit here and read what the artist has said the track is about before listening to the song . I usually just go in blind and listen. The combination of the two gutted me and caused me to burst into tears within seconds (speaking of a "strong reaction").
In fact I'm on my 6th listen now and still crying. Likely I would have cried anyway just due to the powerful lyrics and instrumentation that show rock music can punch you in the chest in many different ways. This track is about the loss of a parent with whom one has had a very "complicated relationship."
I'll break the fourth wall here just to say that I am actively going through the process of slowly losing my mother, my only parent left, and the one with whom I have a complicated and hurtful past with. But she really is all that I have, as my father passed away at a relatively young age. Now I'm just clinging to any time we have left together.
Enough about my experience - this standout track deserves the spotlight and I think people will be able to relate to this song in many ways.
The song begins with an electric guitar strumming and hits you immediately with the lyrics "You don't have to lose it I'll come over/ in another world, I will come/ risking every minute, every hour/ and ask myself if you owe me a life."
Almost everyone has to deal with losing their parent(s) one way or another. Lyrics like these have universal meaning. However one could also hear this as a romantic ballad about a complicated relationship, or any relationship.
After two verses, the guitars, drums and bass really kick in for the chorus, while Martin sings "This is all that I have/ ... Take all I have away."
One lyric could be directed to a parent, partner or God himself: "Don't you ever say you took my sorrow/ I know how to grieve alone." These lines deeply affected me and reminded me of what a complicated and lonely experience grief truly is.
If you are a fan of this band's influences or their heavier music, this track deserves a listen. It is an extremely powerful and beautiful song. In fact it almost reminds me of when Slipknot came out with "Snuff." It's not what you may have been expecting, but it is just as powerful as the harder songs, if not moreso.
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The Sound of Modesty - "No Face" by Corey Shea
The Sound of Modesty is a UK based band with a strong heavy sound, citing influences like Avenged Sevenfold and Architects. After achieving "monumental growth" and success with their previous single, "Safe in Your Arms," the band decided to bring it even harder on their new single "No Face."
This talented band includes vocalist Yvonne Han, Ryan on lead guitar, Oscar Brewer on Bass, Devon on keys, and Ned on drums.
There are so many elements to this band and song and they all come together to form a unique and strong sound and well crafted songs.
According to the artist the song "Came from a place of anxiety when I was nervous about revealing my mental health struggles to my new partner." This is relatable and all of the musicians shine on this track. The vocals are soaring yet clear, the lead guitar is soaring as well, then crunching and soaring again. The bass and drums are heavy and fast. The most surprising part for me are the keys, which I wasn't expecting and add a beautiful sound of melancholy to the track.
With lyrics like "Tie the Knot/ All I know is what I'm not/ In your eyes/ You can't tell I'm terrified." And I can't hide in the things you like/ the way I want me to/I don't have the face/ the smile/the taste/to please you," the song definitely expresses the feelings that one might have who is hiding anything from a new partner or the world in general, no matter what. Opening up about mental health issues can especially cause intense anxiety because it leaves one in such a vulnerable state, feeling afraid, less than, like an imposter and in fear of being given up on.
I've become a big fan of this band since being introduced to them. They are a younger generation of hard alt rock/ heavy metal that I believe will appeal to fans of this genre. They are definitely one to watch. I'm seeing (and hearing) big things for them in the near future.
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ILAENDER - "All That I Have" by Corey Shea
ILAENDER is a Dutch group heavily influenced by 90s and 2000s alt metal bands like Deftones and Incubus. The five band members are Martin (vocals), Karel and Michiel (guitars), Stjin (bass) and Oscar (drums). The band formed in 2023, after knowing each other while they were in different bands in the area.
ILAENDER points out that "musically, the song sits slightly outside the usual sound of ILAENDER, but because of it's meaning and the strong response of everyone who heard it, we decided it deserved to be released as an ILAENDER track".
I agree with that assessment after listening to the band's other songs. It is a bit different but you can still hear very similar musical influences.
I will admit that I "cheated" a bit here and read what the artist has said the track is about before listening to the song . I usually just go in blind and listen. The combination of the two gutted me and caused me to burst into tears within seconds (speaking of a "strong reaction").
In fact I'm on my 6th listen now and still crying. Likely I would have cried anyway just due to the powerful lyrics and instrumentation that show rock music can punch you in the chest in many different ways.
This track is about the loss of a parent with whom one has had a very "complicated relationship."
I'll break the fourth wall here just to say that I am actively going through the process of slowly losing my mother, my only parent left, and the one with whom I have a complicated and hurtful past with. But she really is all that I have, as my father passed away at a relatively young age. Now I'm just clinging to any time we have left together.
Enough about my experience - this standout track deserves the spotlight and I think people will be able to relate to this song in many ways.
The song begins with an electric guitar strumming and hits you immediately with the lyrics "You don't have to lose it I'll come over/ in another world, I will come/ risking every minute, every hour/ and ask myself if you owe me a life."
Almost everyone has to deal with losing their parent(s) one way or another. Lyrics like these have universal meaning. However one could also hear this as a romantic ballad about a complicated relationship, or any relationship.
After two verses, the guitars, drums and bass really kick in for the chorus, while Martin sings "This is all that I have/ ... Take all I have away."
One lyric could be directed to a parent, partner or God himself: "Don't you ever say you took my sorrow/ I know how to grieve alone." These lines deeply affected me and reminded me of what a complicated and lonely experience grief truly is.
If you are a fan of this band's influences or their heavier music, this track deserves a listen. It is an extremely powerful and beautiful song. In fact it almost reminds me of when Slipknot came out with "Snuff." It's not what you may have been expecting, but it is just as powerful as the harder songs, if not moreso.
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