Musicians Play, Architects Draw.

I was introduced to Architects a couple years ago. I didn't pay so much attention to them at first, since I listened to their album Hollow Crown. Architects is a brittish metalcore/ hardcore band (I hate putting genres on bands but I must guide you somehow...) from the rather cultural town Brighton. Their first band name was "inharmonic" but after a few yes and nos, a small change to "Counting the Days" they concluded to Architects.

The band was formed in 2004 and is currently signed on Century Media Records ( other artists on CMR are among others and Fu Manchu, Heaven Shall Burn, Arch Enemy). Architects have changed their member though, so the current singer, who is amazing btw, Sam Carter, joined the band 2007. They've had numerous tours on festivals, such as Download Fest and Sonisphere on 2009, and independent tours with among others Emmure, Parkway Drive, Every time I die, The Ghost inside, Bring me the Horizon. Cool thing to say though is that Comeback Kid and This is hell, supported them on a mini tour last December.
They released their fourth album this January, and I was pleasently suprised. "The Here the Now", totally blew my mind. It's very enriched with different "sounds" and lines of music...(i want to avoid the word genre....) It's like they've totally changed influences. A small collaboration by Andrew Neufeld from CBK, is just a small little extra plus;)

It was hard to pick out one song, since everyone is different, so I present to you my own top 3 from this album.

An open letter to myself

Delete.Rewind.

Year In Year Out

Enjoy//

Captain

Balance and Composure

I came across with Balance and Composure recently I must say. And I guess that the reason is their low profile. Consisting of five members the band delivers a strong punk/indie rock sound, which I happily listen to, since it suits every occation.

They've collaborated with the pop/hardcore Title Fight, releasing a split. By the time though the band was called The Erection Kids. Their second collaboration was with Tigers Jaw, on Run for Covers Records.

They are now on their summer tour, heading of to Australia and around the US, with several bands. We will expect their upcoming album, "Separation" on No sleep Records.

I now give you a small taste, from their new song Quake.

For more info check,

www.myspace.com/balanceandcomposure

Enjoy,

Captain Shilly