"Hello good sir/ madam, if you’re unfamiliar with us we’re a band from Vancouver called Within Rust. We play a style of music that can best be described as some kind of Rock. On March 17th, our singer Nolen turns 20. In conjunction with his 20th birthday we will be releasing our latest song “The Taking” alongside the B-side “Rorschach” (both recorded with Matt Roach at Greenhouse Studios).
Now here’s when you come in. We shot a music video for “The Taking” with Brant Wladichuk and will be launching it on... March 17th with the single. The single will also go to iTunes but might not be up by then since iTunes has a two week delay generally and we’ll be getting the tracks mastered next week. However we’ll put it up everywhere else (bandcamp, soundcloud, youtube, ect.) Rest assured it will be on ITunes soon. Anyway needless to say we need YOU to spread the word in the coming weeks till the release so that these songs truly make a splash. All we ask is that you share this event with as many of your friends as possible, and do the same with the video when it drops.
Thank you for your time. Know that you are loved ♥
Within Rust have laid the groundwork for a promising future with the release of their debut EP, Born. Hailing from Delta, British Columbia, the alternative rock band – consisting of Nolen Scott, Matt Gage, Taj Wheeler and Lewis Scott – formed in 2011 and released their first single, 'Watch Me,' last November. The EP is short, consisting of only three tracks, but easily draws listeners in with its interesting mix of classic rock and progressive metal elements.
The first track, 'Watch Me,' starts off with a mellow vibe, but picks up a few seconds in. The opening lyrics, "The days are getting longer / in a shortened kinda way / I catch the words but fumble / as they all just slip away" contain the slightly cliché use of contradictory statements, but does not take away from the overall appeal of the song. Though haunting, 'Watch Me' produces some intriguing imagery through lines such as "The love has gone hollow / and you've seen it all before / It's the quality of life in the land of folding doors" and "You're a silhouette / on a cosmic breeze." I also enjoy the smooth guitar riffs and the post-hardcore energy that resonates throughout the entire track.
This ominous vibe carries over to the second song, 'Algorithms.' Indisputably the most post-hardcore-influenced track on the EP, 'Algorithms' would fit right at home on a Hot Topic playlist (or, at least, the Hot Topic stores that I have been to). The heavy hitting track is catchy enough, with lead singer Nolen Scott's vocals parading over powerful guitar lines and drum beats. Unfortunately, I sometimes find it difficult to understand the lyrics. Whether it is Scott slurring over the words or the instrumentals simply overpowering him, I'm not quite sure.
The EP closes on a high note with 'Alive With Ease,' a slower track that showcases a softer side to Scott's vocals and the band's ability to fuse airy melodies with heavier rock punches. The lyrics, "Foraging through the maelstrom / It's just another phase / And when it's said and done / You’ll only show you've aged" and "I’ve got to pick it apart to start again" demonstrate a sense of growth and acceptance, themes less evident in the previous two tracks. Possibly my favourite track on the EP, 'Alive With Ease' carries not only originality, but realism. The heavy guitar chords that are introduced towards the beginning of the song, and reappear at the close, round off a well-balanced track that adds depth to the band’s growing repertoire of songs.
Born is a solid debut effort from a band that lives around the core ethic of being 'ballsy and contrived, yet subtle and honest.' Though each song has a slightly different feel, they blend together to form a captivating EP full of edgy guitar lines and honest – if not mildly antagonistic – song writing. I thoroughly enjoy Within Rust’s approach to aggressive rock and post-hardcore fusion, and look forward to hearing what this band has in store in the coming years.
If you are interested in seeing the band perform live, they will be having an EP release show tomorrow (Sunday, April 21st) at Olympia Pizza in Surrey. Joining them will be Alberta natives Shark Infested Daughters and Submerge, Kelowna rockers Young Sparrows and Mete Pills (with their all-ages debut). For more details, visit the Facebook event here.
"Watch Me" was recorded with award winning producer Bill Buckingham. The song starts off with a mellow vibe, but picks up a few seconds in. The opening lyrics, "The days are getting longer / in a shortened kinda way / I catch the words but fumble / as they all just slip away" contain the (slightly cliché) use of contradictory statements, but doesn't take away from the overall appeal of the song. I really enjoy the smooth guitar riffs and the post-hardcore energy that resonates throughout the entire track. Take a listen to the song below. If you like what you hear, the single is available for purchase on iTunes.
As touched upon earlier, Within Rust will be releasing their debut EP, "Born," on April 21st. They recently posted a teaser for the EP, which you can check out below.
If you are interested in seeing the band perform live, they will be having an EP release show on Sunday, April 21st at Olympia Pizza (in Surrey). Joining them will be Alberta natives Shark Infested Daughters and Submerge, Kelowna rockers Young Sparrows and Mete Pills (with their all-ages show debut). For more details, visit the Facebook event here.
