At midnight last night, Atlanta foursome Satyr shared their new single “Andromeda,” a high-octane blast of progressive post-hardcore that should find a home among fans of genre leaders like Hail the Sun and Dance Gavin Dance. Comprised of Michael Campbell (guitar, vocals), Brody Smith (drums), Janald Long (guitar, vocals), and Calvin Cox (bass), the group plays with unbridled enthusiasm on the frenetic cut, a go-for-broke intensity that merges well with their technical virtuosity. There was a time in my life where I probably would have fallen head over heels for this—the blistering, vaguely metallic riffs; the explosive drumming; the dueling vocals, just clean and melodic enough to outweigh their occasional moments of screamo excess. But while my tastes may have evolved in different directions since then, I don’t want to take away from what Satyr are offering here. This is a scorching, ferociously tight jam played with passion and skill that shows considerable promise. Check it out below.
“Andromeda” is the first single from Satyr’s debut EP, Neutrino!, out Mar. 2.
Satyr will perform tonight at Smith’s Olde Bar alongside A Very Loud Death, Holders, and Monk Tesh. Doors open at 9 p.m. Admission is $10. 18+ to enter.
More Info
Web: satyratl.com
Bandcamp: satyr1.bandcamp.com
Facebook: @satyratl
Instagram: @satyratl
Twitter: @satyratl