Saskatoon’s blind commentary thrive in delivering an underground sound that is a raw form of midwest emo. There’s grime on these tracks that differentiates it from other emo contemporaries and they add a hint of post-hardcore and screamo to help add bite to their sound. Their debut album, greatsword, is just a few days out and we are excited to help share them with a larger audience by premiering record’s the final single.
The track is called "swing for the fences" and it’s about deciding it best to take a leap by putting yourself out there regardless of the consequences to quell the fear of becoming irrelevant. The track is a testament to what you’ll hear on the rest of the album which will arrive on November 1st.
greatsword blends elements of math rock, midwest emo, screamo, and punk with themes surrounding relationships, growing up in the prairies, and the uneasy anticipation of change. The release marks a big step forward for the band as they’ve steadily grown their fanbase with highly energetic performances at NXNE, Sled Island, Purple City and Ness Creek. (Montrealers, be sure to catch them in November for an official showcase at M for Montréal.)
In the meantime, enjoy "swing for the fences" below then head over to their Bandcamp page to pre-order greatsword.
