As It Is
High-energy British pop punk that balances sugary hooks with dark, theatrical emo concepts. Intense, polished, and deeply earnest music for the restless.
High-energy British pop punk that balances sugary hooks with dark, theatrical emo concepts. Intense, polished, and deeply earnest music for the restless.
As It Is emerged from the Brighton, UK scene in 2012, quickly becoming a leading voice in the 2010s pop punk revival. Led by Patty Walters, who transitioned from a successful YouTube presence to a legitimate front-man, the band bridged the gap between internet-era fan engagement and traditional touring grit.
Their sound identity is built on the foundation of 'Drive-Thru Records' era melodic punk, but updated with the aggressive production standards of the modern Fearless Records roster. Over their career, they evolved from the bright, earnest pop punk of their debut into the darker, post-hardcore influenced territory of 'The Great Depression', a concept album exploring the romanticization of mental illness. This shift demonstrated a level of artistic maturity and risk-taking rare in their genre. Despite a brief hiatus and lineup changes, their 2024 reunion confirms their status as a pivotal bridge between the classic emo-pop era and the contemporary alternative scene, maintaining a dedicated global following through their transparent lyrical themes and high-intensity live performances.
Shares emo, post-hardcore, alternative rock (subgenres); studio_polished, layered_dense, compressed_loud (production style)
Shares emo, post-hardcore, alternative rock (subgenres); studio_polished, layered_dense, compressed_loud (production style)
Shares studio_polished, layered_dense, compressed_loud (production style); emo, post-hardcore, alternative rock (subgenres)
Shares emo, post-hardcore, alternative rock (subgenres); studio_polished, layered_dense, compressed_loud (production style)
Shares emo, post-hardcore, alternative rock (subgenres); studio_polished, layered_dense, compressed_loud (production style)
Shares emo, post-hardcore, alternative rock (subgenres); studio_polished, layered_dense, compressed_loud (production style)
Shares emo, post-hardcore, alternative rock (subgenres); studio_polished, layered_dense, compressed_loud (production style)
Shares emo, post-hardcore (subgenres); studio_polished, layered_dense, compressed_loud (production style)
Shares emo, post-hardcore, alternative rock (subgenres); studio_polished, layered_dense, compressed_loud (production style)
Shares emo, post-hardcore, alternative rock (subgenres); studio_polished, layered_dense, compressed_loud (production style)
Shares dual vocal interplay, pop punk, emo, post-hardcore (detail)
Shares pop punk, emo, post-hardcore, defiant (signature)
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