News: Landmarks Prevail ‘In Spite Of It All’ Manchester Alt-rockers Landmarks Release New EP
“It’s about having the strength to stand up and continue moving forward despite any hardships and setbacks, being able to come out the other side with a smile on your face,” explains bassist and co-vocalist of Landmarks of their EP title. Released today via Scylla Records, the 5-tracker almost didn’t come to fruition: “Everything was coming together swimmingly. We had tracked drums, bass, guitars and vocals, and I had put a whole day into getting the harmonies just perfect…”
Can you feel that ominous ‘But’ on the horizon? Indeed, just as the band – completed by vocalist / guitarist Brad, guitarist Nic and drummer Tom – were wrapping up their time in the studio, disaster struck, as Adam reveals: “But, then the studio was broken into during the night. Twice. Much of the equipment was stolen, and the studio was brought to its knees.” And so, the EP’s title forms a middle finger to fate’s cruel hand; “That traumatic event solidified the phrase in our minds,” says Adam, “It’s subsequently come to work almost as a band motto for us. Thanks to an unexpected twist-of-fate, our producer Matt Heap was able to recover most of this equipment, and he managed to save this EP, and the whole thing reminded us to just keep giving everything we have, and to take each obstacle as it comes.”
‘In Spite Of It All’ sees Landmarks making a departure from their pop punk roots toward an alt-rock laced sound. Though still rich in melody, it’s an altogether more sombre affair, recalling the likes of Brand New in its downturned, more introspective aesthetic. Actively wanting to not simply ‘fit in’ they aimed for each track to be ‘a unique piece of music that shines through to the listener.’ Adam explains; “We wanted to strike a balance between the pop-punk band we began as, and the Alt-rock influences that began showing up more and more in our songwriting. We aren't trying to imitate what other bands are out there doing.”
‘In Spite Of It All’ Track Listing:
1. Translucent
2. Cutting Strings
3. Limb From Limb
4. Friend Of Mine
5. With Clarity
Landmarks Released ‘In Spite Of It All’ via Scylla Records on 12thAugust 2016. Available at:
Catch Landmarks Live:
August 27th – Bear Wych Fest2, Middlewich
September 25th – Retro Bar, Manchester
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