But for a lot of listeners, a certain era of Radiohead still represents the zenith of alternative rock. “Postcard” is virtually unrecognizable as Balance and Composure it bears more than a passing similarity to Radiohead’s “I Might Be Wrong.” This being 2016 and not 2001, ambitious, young rock bands aren’t really using Radiohead as their North Star (at least not publicly).
Compared to “Reflection,” a steamroller that foretold the direction The Things We Think, “Postcard” might as well be a Prius: efficient, stylish, aimed at a more mature consumer. Jon Simmons’ vocals are cloaked and conversational rather than a charred howl. Lead single “Postcard” was a surprisingly demure teaser that nonetheless felt like a big reveal, going against just about every formidable strength Balance and Composure had previously established: the riffs here are clean and hypnotic, where before they would bludgeon you into submission. If you couldn’t tell where Balance and Composure’s ambitions lie with Light We Made, just know this: they’re labelmates with the 1975 now.īut true to form, their advancement is one that adheres to old school alt-rock ideals. It’s easy to figure which bands view this space as a final destination and those who are trying to find a bridge towards the mainstream. Visit for more information, and see all tour dates listed below.īalance & Composure is Jon Simmons (vocals, guitar), Erik Petersen (guitar),Īndy Slaymaker (guitar, backing vocals), Matt Warner (bass) and Bailey Van Ellis (drums).Though alternative rock can no longer claim a nation, bands like B&C thrive in a sizable Twitter, Tumblr, and message board underground, where Nirvana is classic rock, Brand New is modern canon, and Neutral Milk Hotel is still a mandatory rite of passage. Tickets for the Balance & Composure headline tour go on sale this Friday, July 29th.
BALANCE AND COMPOSURE ALBUM PLUS
In support of the new LP, Balance & Composure will bring their memorable live set on the road this Fall for a North American headline tour, plus will make an appearance at this year’s Riot Fest in Chicago, and will open for Hum on September 24th in Pomona, CA. This LP is a sonic progression for us, and we’re excited to share it with everyone.” – Balance & Composure We took time off to experience life, pushing ourselves to try things that we previously hadn’t, which in return inspired us to record something that would stand out. “This album is the culmination of the last 3 years, and how musically the band wanted to be more creative than ever before. The LP’s coherent mood of transcendent moments are driven by the band experimenting with new sonic elements – weaving in dreamy synth chords, melodic guitar riffs, and atmospheric bass grooves and drum beats to hit home the delivery of the songs’ emotional lyrics. Light We Made, which was produced by Will Yip (Nothing, Pity Sex), marks a milestone for the band, as this time around they’ve toned down their hardcore and punk-rock roots, to present a body of work that is dominated by soothing, harmonic tracks. Fans who pre-order the album now will instantly receive the project’s lead track “Postcard.” Special pre-order bundles of Light We Made will also launch today (July 25th) at 3pm ET with multiple limited-edition color variations of the LP artwork and merch. Balance & Composure have announced their third album, Light We Made, will be released on October 7th via Vagrant Records.
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