SyngeRefract

There’s a new star lighting up the Oz heavy scene, and their name is Synge.

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The Sydneysiders have skipped the awkward teething stage on their debut single, instead delivering a multi-dimensional masterpiece.

Refract is a track wall to wall with chugging riffs, colossal melodies and syncopated drums. Not only does this make for one textured soundscape, but it also makes it abundantly clear that the band gave their blood, sweat and tears in the recording studio. Synge has made no secret of their love for Architects, Silent Planet and Northlane, and the influence of these heavy hitters is evident (fun fact: NL collaborator Chris Blancato engineered the drums on Refract!)

Synge has taken everything good about metalcore and wrapped it up in one dynamic package

Crucially, the lyrics here are just as good as the melodies on offer. Heavily inspired by the self-reflection a year in lockdown brought on, they are both existential and aggressive. And, as the band explained to us in an interview, they are all about turning the anger held towards the outside world onto yourself.

Synge is a band you really need to get behind. On their debut, they’ve taken everything good about metalcore and wrapped it up in one dynamic package.  And what excites us the most about them is the fact they’ve still got so much to offer. Keep an eye on these guys, their future is sure to be bright.

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