At Your Own Risk (2019) Cliffdiver
These Oklahoma natives bring fresh ideas to old foundations – blending genres under hypnotic saxophone solos. A personal story steeped in the highs and lows of mental health struggles makes this EP a digestible and all-too-familiar listen.
Standout Songs:
“Are You Still Seeing Graig, the Orthodontist?”
“Cameron Diaz”
“Lost in IKEA”
Duration: 23 mins
Feel Something (2017) Movements
Very few debut albums highlight so many different shades of the human condition like Feel Something. It’s gentle, it’s heart wrenching, and it’s beautiful.
Standout songs:
“Full Circle”
“Daylily”
“Under the Gun”
Duration: 43 mins
What’s Past is Prologue (2019) Free Throw
Nashville-based Free Throw made a name for themselves with What’s Past is Prologue – an album full of regret, retrospect, and Pokemon references, Cory Castro’s vocal delivery encapsulates hesitation and heartache over tasty, unforgettable riffs.
Standout songs:
“Smokes, Let’s Go”
“The Corner Dilemma”
“Perfect Driftwood”
Duration: 38 mins
The Cleanest of Houses Are Empty (2024) Carly Cosgrove
Hailing from Pittsburgh, Carly Cosgrove is ready to move to the next step of life, bringing impactful lyrics and Drake and Josh/iCarly references in droves. This second outing improves on an already impressive debut.
Standout Songs:
“You Old Dog”
“Here’s a Fork”
“What Are You, A Cop?”
Duration: 34 mins
I’m Scared That’s All There Is (2023) Ben Quad
There are guitar players, then there’s Shredgar - beautiful, immaculate riffs built upon years of skill and temperament. These Oklahoma natives have written a landmark record in fifth wave emo.
Standout Songs:
“Blood For the Blood God”
“You’ve Gotta Learn to Listen, Lou”
“Joan of Hill”
Duration: 23 mins
