Abandoned, overwhelming, neck deep, losing sleep. Abandoned, overwhelming, no room for empathy. You’re broken in every single way. I’m hopeful, but somehow still afraid. Abandoned, just tell me, how you’re losing sleep. Abandoned, just tell me, the view here looks so bleak. You’re broken in every single way. I’m hopeful, but somehow still afraid of reaping the worst and losing the rest. Abandoned, just hear me, how you’re losing me.
For a decade I haven't worked out how to classify TToL or place them in a bucket - they always seem to stick out in my mind on their own little pedestal. I can't think of anyone who has the same style of technical musicianship as this incredible 4-piece. No Tether is truly a coming of age that blends pensive soundscapes with frenetic insanity. Chis-R
An EP of mostly pacy, fuzzy alt-pop/rock. The distorted noise is ably supported by dreamy vocal harmonies, which perfectly fit the mood and tempo. Short and sweet – I'm super impressed! Michael Reilly
Toronto band Respire deliver a post-hardcore tour de force on the largest scale possible, orchestrally rich and incessantly uncompromising. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 6, 2021