Life In Theory
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We were recently contacted by Life In Theory, a five piece post-hardcore/pop-punk (interesting mix for sure) band from Ayshire in Scotland. Formed at the end of January 2012, these guys may well be new on the scene, but they seem to be creating somewhat of a stir already. On top of this, the guys are due to be playing with Giants at Stairway on the 30th of May, so are out there getting word out so more and more people take note – so we thought it was only right we do our bit as well and check out what’s on offer!
Opening with Ruins there’s an immediate punch in the face from a soaring guitar line, pounding drum section and rumbling bass rhythm, it’s straight into the mix with no faffing about! Despite the all out heavy approach to things, there’s an amazing sense of melody created throughout the music as the vocals come into being – not what I expected but it works. Combining the hard hitting roars with a softer sung line, you end up with a combination of elements going on and forming a mix which is impossible to resist, you’re just pulled into the mix from the start. The idea of their description begins to become a little clearer throughout the track as well, the post hardcore elements combining with the catchiness of punk and forming a track which is difficult to whack into one single genre, it’s almost like a cross over of different styles, yet it works!
Sinking Ship follows on, once again launching straight into the track and setting the bar high with the melee that’s created by the backing band. The mix which is formed here is once again a combination of heavy and melody, all working together to form another track which may well be from a new band, yet it shows that they’ve got the songwriting and playing ability to take things to a whole new level. Catchy throughout, it’s striking that despite the heavy elements which are built into this track, there’s no overwhelming feeling of aggression, the power is simply used to further accentuate the track and hammer it home even further to you. That said, the breakdown midway through the track is heavy enough to make even the most hardcore fans look up and take note, excellent stuff.
This is a difficult one to place as there’s so many elements going on yet they all seem to be working together in harmony to create what you end up hearing. Life In Theory are one of those bands that seem to be able to do that, take different genres and turn them into something new, and they’ve made it work. At times when listening to this I was hearing things akin to the Lostprophets but at other moments almost In Flames style riffs through to Bury Your Dead style breakdowns – which is a mix which in theory, shouldn’t work! What you discover though throughout these two tracks is that it can work and when it does, the result is pretty damned spectacular!
To find out more about Life In Theory, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Opening with Ruins there’s an immediate punch in the face from a soaring guitar line, pounding drum section and rumbling bass rhythm, it’s straight into the mix with no faffing about! Despite the all out heavy approach to things, there’s an amazing sense of melody created throughout the music as the vocals come into being – not what I expected but it works. Combining the hard hitting roars with a softer sung line, you end up with a combination of elements going on and forming a mix which is impossible to resist, you’re just pulled into the mix from the start. The idea of their description begins to become a little clearer throughout the track as well, the post hardcore elements combining with the catchiness of punk and forming a track which is difficult to whack into one single genre, it’s almost like a cross over of different styles, yet it works!
Sinking Ship follows on, once again launching straight into the track and setting the bar high with the melee that’s created by the backing band. The mix which is formed here is once again a combination of heavy and melody, all working together to form another track which may well be from a new band, yet it shows that they’ve got the songwriting and playing ability to take things to a whole new level. Catchy throughout, it’s striking that despite the heavy elements which are built into this track, there’s no overwhelming feeling of aggression, the power is simply used to further accentuate the track and hammer it home even further to you. That said, the breakdown midway through the track is heavy enough to make even the most hardcore fans look up and take note, excellent stuff.
This is a difficult one to place as there’s so many elements going on yet they all seem to be working together in harmony to create what you end up hearing. Life In Theory are one of those bands that seem to be able to do that, take different genres and turn them into something new, and they’ve made it work. At times when listening to this I was hearing things akin to the Lostprophets but at other moments almost In Flames style riffs through to Bury Your Dead style breakdowns – which is a mix which in theory, shouldn’t work! What you discover though throughout these two tracks is that it can work and when it does, the result is pretty damned spectacular!
To find out more about Life In Theory, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls