In a world where letting go seems like losing a part of yourself, HOWRU?new track "ISN'T THAT SOMETHING?" walks the tightrope between grief and identity. A Denver-based band that weaves the sort-of-crunchy edge of alternative pop rock into an emo tapestry, this song captures not just the notion of moving on from someone but also the pain in between each beat. The track, written by guitarist and producer Tanner Vaughn Stephen, who expanded the idea from a small collection of stickers on the band's gear case into an all-out brand encompassing everything from emotional honesty to polished grit, sheds light on life's darker corners.
The moment the first chord hits, you are pulled into a swirling wind of sound, ripping open the past and gently pushing you towards a better version of yourself. HOWRU? gets into the emotional burdens of learning how to forget someone, and it certainly cuts you right to the bone. Instead, they lean in to echoing guitars, pounding drums, and cathartic melodies. Her vocals are haunting and hopeful, both a lament and a rallying cry for anyone who has ever returned to a place, either physical or emotional, where they used to be better.
With each release, HOWRU? demonstrates that emo rock can evolve beyond its roots, rather than simply outgrowing them, and it gets louder, braver, and more authentic. "ISN'T THAT SOMETHING?" is a song that reverberates in your mind. It's a reminder that to move on, sometimes you have to face what you're moving away from, and that counts for something. HOWRU? just gifted you a new anthem to yell out and recover through.
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