Break You by ON: Review

The power and edge of punk rock resonate in ON’s track “Break You.” This uplifting melody by the trio Lucy Di Santo, Dan Cornelius, and Steve Fall delivers a solid tone reminiscent of the 1990s. Steve’s grungy guitars keep the energy on point, Dan’s aggressive drumming keeps the song grounded, and finally, Lucy’s rebellious vocal spirit and basslines keep us hooked.
“Break You” enters with a feisty guitar riff that battles alongside a thunderous drumming sequence. Eventually, Lucy’s voice arrives with a punk rock essence. At this point, there’s no going back, and all you can do is vibe out to the gripping music of ON. As stated earlier, the band’s inspiration pays homage to classic ‘90s rock tunes, and so growing up in that era made hearing “Break You” all the more special. Aside from that, the instrumental portions of the track have a strong cadence, especially the bass interlude. After passing the 3-minute mark, a surprising transition takes place where isolated basslines are played, all the while subtle vocals tag along.
According to Lucy, “Break You” is a farewell message to a cruel individual, environment, or habit. It is the path to liberation for the soul.
You’ll be glad to know folks that ON’s currently on tour! With an array of shows lined up, starting from the 14th of February in San Diego’s “The Bancroft Bar”, all the way till the 2nd of April in Seattle’s “Funhouse”, so don’t miss out! You can access the tour info and tickets here – http://bit.ly/3H…HkBxkV
02/14 San Diego, CA @ the Bancroft Bar
02/15 Los Angeles @ The Offbeat Bar
02/16 Santa Barbara, CA @ Soul Bites
02/18 San Francisco, CA @ Hotel Utah
02/19 Reno, NV @ Alturas Bar
02/23 Eugene, OR @ Sam Bond’s Garage
02/24 Portland, OR @ Starday Tavern
02/25 Olympia, WA @ Le Voyeur
02/26 Salem @Graveyard Bar
03/01 Yakima, WA @ Punk’s Bar
03/02 Boise, ID @ the Lounge at the End of the Universe
03/03 Murray, UT @ the Ice Haus
03/05 Durango, CO @ the Hive
03/08 Phoenix, AZ @ the Rhythm Room
03/09 Bisbee, AZ @ the Bisbee
03/11 Tuscan, AZ @ the Screening Room
03/13 Houston, TX @1810 Ojeman
03/15 Arlington, TX @ GROWL
03/17 Loreda, TX @ Wonder Lounge
03/18 Austin, TX @ Cherrywood Coffeehouse
03/20 Albuquerque, NM @ Juno Pub
03/21 Denver, CO @ D3 Arts
03/23 Fort Collins, CO @ Surside Seven
03/29 Butte, MT @ Carpenters Union Hall
03/31 Stateline, ID @ Cruisers Bar & Grill
04/01 Tacoma, WA @ the Valley
04/02 Seattle, WA @ Funhouse
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Photo credits: Lindi Gordon
Review by: Damien Reid