On their debut full-length and follow up to 2010’s amazing Ghost, Seahaven exude an effortless and expert musical control, toeing the line between post-punk, emo and post-hardcore styles, moods and atmospheres. The songs carry an ethereal, organic depth and expertise of the space surrounding the music, resulting in a moving dynamism. From airy, minimalist textures to catchy, upbeat pop-rock sections to fully overblown anthems, the band stitch cohesive songs together behind the weaving delivery of vocalist Kyle Soto. Soto moves between storyteller drawl, delicate melody and gruff yell, dripping a tortured sincerity. The delivery reflects the band’s delicate musical balance, yet the lyrics paint pictures of a loss of control. Soto uses the musical canvas to try to make sense of love, God, abandonment; events outside of his control and how they affect what he can control. The heartrending stories, musical peaks and valleys, lows and highs, darks and brights push Seahaven in every direction, yet thread a needle that pulls Winter Forever into a cohesive, dynamic and incredibly impressive listen.
Winter Forever Tracklisting:
01. Goodnight
02. It’s Over
03. Slow Down
04. Thank You
05. Black & White
06. Save Me
07. End of the World
08. Understanding
09. Honey Bee
10. PV
09/12/2011 | Bakersfield, CA @ The Gate | with Sainthood Reps
09/13/2011 | Carpinteria, CA @ The Library | with Sainthood Reps
09/14/2011 | Upland, CA @ The Wire | with Sainthood Reps
09/15/2011 | Sacramento, CA @ House Show | with Sainthood Reps
09/16/2011 | Fresno, CA @ Chinatown Youth Center
11/07/2011 | Dallas, TX @ Herman Hall | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/08/2011 | Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/09/2011 | Albuquerque, NM @ Gasworks | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/13/2011 | Los Angeles, CA @ EchoPlex | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/14/2011 | San Francisco, CA @ Submission Art Space | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/16/2011 | Portland, OR @ Branx | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/17/2011 | Seattle, WA @ Vera Project | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/18/2011 | Boise, ID @ Jabber Mouth | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/19/2011 | Ogden, UT @ The Basement | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/20/2011 | Denver, CO @ Blast O Mat | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/22/2011 | Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/23/2011 | Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/25/2011 | Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/26/2011 | Pittsburgh, PA @ Smiling Moose | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/27/2011 | Detroit, MI @ Smalls | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/28/2011 | Toronto, ON @ Sneaky Dee’s | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/29/2011 | Montreal, QC @ Underworld | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
11/30/2011 | Boston, MA @ Middle East Upstairs | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
12/01/2011 | New York City, NY @ Santos Party House | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
12/02/2011 | Purchase, NY @ Purchase University | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
12/03/2011 | Philadelphia, PA @ Broad Street Ministries | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
12/04/2011 | Washington, DC @ Red Palace | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
12/05/2011 | Charlotte, NC @ Tremont | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
12/06/2011 | Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
12/07/2011 | Wilmington, NC @ Soapbox | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
12/08/2011 | Nashville, TN @ Rocketown | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
12/09/2011 | Memphis, TN @ Escape Alley | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
12/10/2011 | St. Louis, MO @ Fubar | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
12/11/2011 | Lawrence, KS @ Jackpot | with Touche Amore, Pianos Become The Teeth
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