OLD NOTES BIO

California emo trio Old Notes strive to please old followers and captivate new listeners with their highly-anticipated sophomore album, With A Heavy Heart. The band create a somber, reflective atmosphere with their seamless shifts between ambient soundscapes and energetic emo tracks.

A follow-up to their 2016 debut EP, With A Heavy Heart displays a natural progression and maturity. Old Notes explore their sonic boundaries and experiment with more subdued buildups to crashing climaxes, all the while evoking the same tension and release within the listener. The experiences and thoughts conjured throughout the record expose listeners to more pensive, darker perspectives, while taking them on the same journey of questioning and self-discovery. Much unlike their debut EP, Former Self, this new record tackles darker and heavier life struggles including suicide, loss, abusive relationships, and overall unease with life. "A vast divergence from the last record, With A Heavy Heart comes from a snapshot in time with no light at the end of the tunnel." The lyrical myriad of emotion is reflected within the trancelike, incisive guitars and heavy-hitting percussions, as well as heartfelt clean vocals that often break into screams with palpable intensity. With the combination of highly evocative lyrics and heavy instrumentation, Old Notes have created a dynamic record that serves as the pinnacle of their talent, introspection, and exploration.