Challenger
is a Synthcore/Rock band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
You
will hear the "synth" more than the "core", but it's there,
especially noticeable on "Mermaids & Vessels" and "Falcon
Punch", the first two tracks on Under Shallow Seas.
It's
there, but it never overwhelms the more melodic aspects of the music. The growl
shouting is used more as an accent instead of taking center stage. There you
will find fun and skilled use of keyboards, resulting in a danceable mix that
has not grown boring after multiple listens.
"All
Night" has a title and a chorus that may be reminiscent of boy bands, but
unexpected elements make it more substantial than disposable pop. I have
enjoyed Challenger a lot this week.
One
word of caution: Under Shallow Seas is available on Spotify, but it
appears to be listed under a separate Challenger band, so there will be other
music there. This probably means the royalties aren't being paid out correctly
(even if Spotify royalties were not notoriously low), which could be one
additional reason to simply buy it.
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