Three alternative rock bands will take the stage at The Lyric today for a sold-out show.
Brand New, a band from Long Island, New York, is joined by Cymbals Eat Guitars and Foxing for a nearly sold out tour across cities in the United States.
The Lyric is looking forward to the excitement of having a full house. There are no worries about preparation, though. Timothy Burkhead, production manager at The Lyric said a pre-sold out show is easier to prepare for, as far as staff and security.
“Of course, the excitement is multiplied, and we have to plan for the unexpected as well,” Burkhead said. “Even with a crowd this large, you can never expect a certain feel in the room. I choose to wait and see what happens.”
Cymbals Eat Guitars is an indie band formed in New York City in 2008. In 2009, they released “Why There Are Mountains,” which Pitchfork.com dubbed a Best New Music selection.
Their third album, “LOSE,” came out this year, and it also enjoyed a positive review from Pitchfork. The album is aptly named, as it deals with loss. “LOSE” deals particularly with the loss of lead guitarist Joseph D’Agostino’s close friend a couple years ago.
“If anyone is able to apply some of the thoughts and feelings behind the songs to their own life and benefit from that in some way, we’ve done our job,” said Matthew Whipple, the band’s bassist.
Whipple said groups like Nine Inch Nails and Pantera influenced the band.
Cymbals Eat Guitars has enjoyed their tour with Brand New, Whipple said.
“They’re great guys in addition to being an amazing live band,” Whipple said. “It is really inspiring to see how devoted their fans are.”
Foxing was formed in St. Louis, Missouri. The band released their album “The Albatross” in 2013. The album includes deliciously soft, melancholy singing and instrumentals that are opposed with the well-known intensity of emo-style vocals. Their style is reminiscent of the musical group Tigers Jaw.
Both Foxing and Cymbals Eat Guitars will offer indie/alternative rock lovers different looks at where the genre is headed.
Brand New was formed in 2000, and since then has released four albums. Of these is “Deja Entendu” (2003), which was recorded with Steve Haigler of Pixies’ “Trompe le Monde.” The Recording Industry of America certified the record gold in 2007.
After a quiet spell, they released “The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me” in 2006. Their latest album, “Daisy,” came out in 2009 with Interscope records.
Brand New is held close to the hearts of many who were followers of the post-hardcore/emo genre, which became popular in the 2000s. Brand New was joined by familiar bands My Chemical Romance and Good Charlotte during this time.
Brand New will surely be a delight for long-time fans and new fans alike, who may remember their two biggest hits, “The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows” and “Sic Transit Gloria… Glory Fades” from MTV in the early 2000s.
