LA pop-punk/emo quintet Calmgrove have dropped a new song.
“True Color” is out now, and taken from the band’s upcoming EP of the same name.
True Color is set for release on June 16th, 2023.
Formed in early 2018 on the outskirts of Los Angeles, Calmgrove has emerged onto the scene with a well-honed balance of alternative rock, pop-punk and emo, delivering with an assured cohesion, grit and honesty. As first seen on 2018 debut single “Lifelong”, Calmgrove’s elements of urgency intertwine with hook-heavy melodies and edgy punk tones.
Nodding to Southern California pop-punk of yesteryear, with the execution of their more angst-laden, present-day contemporaries, Calmgrove unveiled debut EP Light On Your End in fall 2019. A raft of recognition soon followed, including press support from Alternative Press and Rock Sound as well as spots on multiple Spotify editorial playlists. Supports with Bayside and In Her Own Words, saw the Covina outfit showcase their live set in front of sizeable crowds.
| On their upcoming sophomore EP, True Color, Calmgrove simmer with a technically proficiency, set against Eric Guzman’s finesse vocal lines and a cathartic emo finish. Lead single “Jade” saw Calmgrove bounce back from the pandemic slump with another blast of captivating alternative rock, marrying rousing hooks with a gritty relatability.April saw the band teaming with Brad Garcia from Fearless Records crew Locket for “Tossing in My Sleep”, a gripping track deftly balancing dark and atmospheric with hooky and infectious.Announcing Calmgrove’s upcoming EP is “True Color”, which showcases the band’s urgent soundscape and dusky aesthetic; a potent punch of modern alternative.True Color is out June 16th. Listen to the title-track HERE. |
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