Recorded at Sharkbeard Studios in Pittsburgh and dropped on July 31, EP “Tether” by Reaffinity gets listeners jamming to a driven and moody rock experience great for introspective hours and star gazing.
American multi-instrumentalist Chris Diana takes listeners on a captivating musical journey across a diverse array of sonic landscapes with a masterful fusion of rock, indie, alternative metal, post-grunge, and post-punk influences.
Throughout the EP’s seven tracks, Reaffinity invites listeners to traverse a spectrum of emotions. “Tether” introduces itself with syncopated instrumentals especially as the drum pounds, immediately drawing the listener into its dynamic soundscape.
The EP’s sonic architecture is characterized by buzzing guitars with a roomy and gritty noise, wrapping the listener in a hazy ambiance reminiscent of dusky urban landscapes into the depths of late-night introspection. This comforting aura becomes a backdrop for the soft, deep, and passionate vocals to open sometime in the next track as soon as it starts feeling like an energetic rock instrumental. Chris Diana delivers his echoing vocals in an almost emo-esque manner, helping the meditative music sink your mind with lines that complete the picture.
Imagining the indie rock haze the EP’s instrumental landscape feels like a journey through a city’s underbelly, where pulsating rhythms mirror the heartbeat of urban life. The beauty of “Tether” lies in its ability to seamlessly traverse various genres while maintaining a coherent and immersive listening experience.
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Review By: Naomi Joan