Featuring members of Pulling Teeth, Ruiner, Neolithic, Dosser, the band is crafting hardcore that strikes a perfect balance between urgent and melodious.

Throughout EP band address “the overall feeling and reoccurring theme is based a lot around the stages grief. From anger and bitterness, to depression and anxiety.” The seven tracks resonate with a restless delivery, sweeping through assertive vocals, melodic hooks, and gritty, layered rhythms. Working with their friends, Justin Smith of SWEAT and Dangers lends his vocals on opener ‘Sunkissed’ and Alex Cha of Pig Destroyer created a harsh noise sample on the track ‘Heavy Breather’. The EP was produced, recorded, and mixed by Justin Day at New Noise Recording Studio (End It, Glocca Morra) in Baltimore and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.

Ousted is Sean Reilly – vocals, Mitch Roemer – guitar, Jon John Michaud – drums, Frank Oldewurtel – bass, and Will Teague – guitar.

‘How Do You Cope?’ EP Tracklist:

1. Sunkissed ft. Justin Smith

2. Reflections

3. Self Hate For People Who Love Self Hate

4. Good Grief (Hair Of The Dog)

5. Navigator

6. Heavy Breather

7. H.D.Y.C.

Upcoming Shows:

10/11 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro @ SubScape Fest

12/13 – Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar w/ Shai Hulud, Holder, Sick Moves

1/29 – Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage @ Disturbin’ the Peace Fest w/ Hatebreed, End It, Agnostic Front and more

Photo Credit: Josh Sisk