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The Depth Beneath Us
12+ albums
post-rockinstrumentalexperimentalindiepost rock
about
The Depth Beneath Us is a post-rock/alternative band formed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 2018. Drawing on diverse influences, from blues and metal to shoegaze and space rock, the band carves out a sound that is at once dynamic and imperative. The group consists of guitarists Mike McCormick, Daniel Eckrich, and Matt Rockman; bassist Ryan Manning; and drummer Wes Shatzer. Atmosphere and layering are the cornerstone of Pennsylvania's post-rock maximalists. Particularly on their forthcoming sophomore album Descent, the quintet finds captivating new ways to build symphonic guitar layers, vaguely reminiscent of how U2’s Edge created wide-open, soaring sonic spaces on The Joshua Tree. But the band also deftly combines this with post-metal structures, progressive melodies and emotive songwriting to make sweeping songs that build truly orchestral passages and crescendos. Add to that Battles' dissection of electronic music, Russian Circles' dramatic metallic guitars, and punchy rhythms, and one can get a sense of this epic masterwork. Descent is their new ten-song, 55-minute full length. From the pummeling opening riffs of “Trust Thermocline” to the time-twisting rhythms of the title track, it's clear that their increased ambition has paid dividends without compromising an ability to craft intricate and memorable songs. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
