HEALER - HEAL ME, I'M HOPEFUL EP

Having only formed in early 2016, Healer are already hosting a number of headline shows and finding their feet filling support slots all over the UK for hardcore giants like Hundredth and Napoleon. The Bristol five piece seemed to have been welcomed into the scene with open arms. I was lucky enough to have seen Healer when they were supporting Hellions in Plymouth earlier this year, and having only listened to them briefly before the show I wasn't sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. Their performance was filled with pure energy and emotion and I can't wait to see them progress as a band.

Healer released their debut EP 'Heal Me, I'm Hopeful' on May 10th 2016, which is an extremely intense and hard hitting first release. The six-track EP features the song Hollow which was actually the first Healer song I ever heard. I really like this track because of how fast-paced it is, yet it still has quieter bridges which is a really nice contrast, executed perfectly. Towards the end of the track there is a part that is recorded in spoken word, and this reminds me of bands such as Casey and Being As An Ocean who seem to be reigning over the hardcore scene at the moment. That being said, I think my favourite track off the EP would have to be Voices, I find myself going back to it time after time. Healer have found a sound that although relates closely to other bands that are in pretty high demand at the moment, still holds enough individuality for the band to stand out.

Like I said previously, I'm very glad that I got the change to see Healer while they are still quite new on the scene, supporting smaller bands is very important to me and our music scene would be dead without people like me and you picking up tickets. This is definitely just the beginning for Healer, and seeing how far they have come in such a short space of time shows just how much hard work and dedication has been put into the band. If you get the opportunity to see the band and pick up an EP from the merch desk then I highly recommend you take the chance, you won't be disappointed in the slightest.

Rating: 8/10
Favourite Tracks: Voices, Hollow
For Fans Of: Casey, Capsize, Burning Down Alaska
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