Post-hardcore band En Masse released their new single “taketwo” along with a video in June. The track was the third single from their new EP called newviolenttrends. The EP came out on Fever Ltd., the same label that works with bands like Heavenward and Fly Over States.
En Masse are based in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The band includes Zack Santiago on vocals, Jari Javier on guitar, and Peter Parkes on bass. They are known for their intense sound and dreamy guitar style. On “taketwo,” En Masse mixed loud, fuzzy guitars with calm but strong singing. Many fans say their music reminds them of bands like Deftones and Glassjaw.
The music video for “taketwo” was directed and edited by Juan Aguilar. It showed scenes of the band playing mixed with a story about identity and mental struggle. The video matched the mood of the song and gave fans a deeper look at the band’s ideas.
The new EP newviolenttrends has four songs. It was mixed and mastered by Adam Cichocki, who has worked with bands like Gatherers and ASkySoBlack. Critics from music sites like Revolver and Boolin Tunes praised the songs for their rich sound and emotional feeling. Many people called it one of the best alternative releases for the summer.
Zack Santiago shared that the EP was about urgency and balance. He said he wanted listeners to feel like they have power in a world that can feel unfriendly. En Masse wrote songs they would want to hear themselves. They found inspiration from post-hardcore bands but also from groups like Depeche Mode and The Cure.
Fans could preorder the CD through Fever Ltd. and find the EP’s cover art and tracklist online. With newviolenttrends, En Masse showed they were ready to reach more people with their loud and atmospheric sound. The band promised more music and live shows soon.