Announce debut album ‘Directions’ due out 04/03 via Run For Cover Records/Summer Shade. FFO: Touche Amore, Loma Prieta, Pageninetynine, I Hate Myself, Jeromes Dream.

Rising screamo revivalists, Knumears, recently joined Run For Cover Records and Summer Shade (the RFC imprint spearheaded by Fury’s Madison Woodward), and the Los Angeles based three-piece have announced their debut album. Arriving April 3rd, it is a screamo tour de force that reinvigorates the genre through sheer passion. Lead single ‘Fade Away’ encapsulates band’ wildly swinging dynamics, crushing ferocity, unabashed vulnerability, along with guest vocals from Jeff Smith of skramz legends, Jeromes Dream. It’s an extremely satisfying blend of the genre’s pioneering past and bright future–and the perfect introduction to Knumears.

Since their formation (guitarist/vocalist Matthew Cole, bassist/vocalist Dante Garcia II, and drummer Frankie Lopez) have been touring heavily and releasing a steady drip of heartrendingly compelling music. The band carries the torch for one of the most esoteric yet enduring corners of ’90s hardcore–whether you call it screamo, skramz, emoviolence, post-hardcore, or whatever else, trio offer a fresh take on the chaos and catharsis that define this sound. Recorded by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Gouge Away, Loma Prieta) at Atomic Garden, ‘Directions’ is bursting with the undeniable passion that’s so intrinsic to this genre. “I think what draws us to this type of music, just like everyone else, is the absolute raw emotion” Cole says. “We all grew up listening to hardcore, and I think that allows you to see the world in a completely different light—both more creatively and intellectually. Not being raised on music that had nothing real to say was the best thing that happened to us.”

‘Directions’ tracklist:
1. Introduction
2. One Light, Sunshine
3. My Name
4. Breaking Ground
5. Directions
6. Untitled
7. Bridged
8. Fade Away
9. Friendly Face
10. The North

Upcoming Shows:
01/24 Philadelphia, PA @ New Harmony Festival
02/12 San Francisco, CA @ Noise Pop Festival

photo credit: Kate Aguilera