The latest single from New England metalcore outfit In Shallows asks the question: “Are the side effects better than the sickness?” Showcasing an evolved sound and tighter production, In Shallows show no fear in questioning if a prescription is meant to cure or pacify. Released on March 6, ‘Side Effects’ is a dynamic, hard-hitting single that blends aggressive power with emotional vulnerability.
Founded in 2019, In Shallows quickly established themselves as a band to watch in the underground scene. Their heavy arrangements and dueling vocals capture the essence of what metalcore fans live for while also bringing a fresh approach to modern issues. On ‘Side Effects”, the band shifts seamlessly between blasting beats, harsh vocals, and clean choruses. In Shallows have found their balance between the heavy and the soft, creating a duality in their music that is both reflective and raucous.
‘Side Effects’ is a malleable single, and listeners can attach a number of meanings to the lyrics. Beneath the surface of its medicinally-aligned lyrics, ‘Side Effects’ is about so much more. The band elaborates on the themes of the new single:
“Side Effects’ is about the quiet ways things go wrong when a solution ends up being part of the problem. It follows the slow drift of someone you care about, convinced they’re making things better, moving through that helpless space where consequences stack up and control is out of reach”
In Shallows have a clear point of view and have generously left plenty of space for listeners to plant themselves into the song. Whether it be about mental health, politics, social media, or literal illness – ‘Side Effects’ is for the masses.
‘Side Effects’ is the first taste of the band’s much anticipated upcoming album, and sets the tone for In Shallows’ next step in becoming metalcore mainstays.
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In Shallows is a four piece metalcore band based out of Keene, New Hampshire. With the release of their first single “Phantom Grace” in June of 2021, the band confidently planted themselves in the heavy music scene. They quickly followed it up with a five song EP “Beneath The Surface,” that delivers in-your-face breakdowns and heavy guitar riffs. Paired with the ever so sweet mixture of scream and singing vocals, In Shallows is determined to drill their lyrics into listeners heads.
