SINGLE REVIEW: Every Hour Kills - “Euclidian”
Every Hour Kills aim to change the idea of what it means to be a “band” with “Euclidian”
Written by JD Walker
What typically comes to mind when someone says they’re in a band? 4 to 6 people that have presumably known each other for a while and decided to make music together. Music takes a certain aspect of trust and vulnerability to be able to create within a group, though that dynamic can change when the band becomes more of an open group than what is traditionally thought of in a “band” setting. Every Hour Kills are unique in that regard as they consider themselves an open collective rather than a true “band”, and their expansive list of contributors and new single “Euclidian” goes to show just how functional this relatively foreign concept can be.
“Euclidian” starts off with a shimmering synth pattern before launching into an absolutely brutal verse, full of choppy chug patterns and unclean vocals. The song is an excellent display of what dynamics can do for a song, as it morphs from a 2009-esque metalcore song into deathcore territory, with some progressive metal influences baked in for a well rounded but overall groovy and catchy song. What “Euclidian” does well is build and release tension quickly rather than take several sections of the song to come full cycle. The occasional breaks of clean vocals and more open phrasing lead into the high energy sections wonderfully with everything falling into place seamlessly.
What makes Every Hour Kills truly unique is the fact that they’re not a traditional band, rather an open collective. The core members are guitarist/producer Sacha Laskow (ex-Divinity, Enditol) and bassist Brent Stutsky (ex-Breach of Trust) and features the likes of Jei Doublerice (Despite Exile, Abiogenisis)and Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster (ex-Out of Your Mouth) on rotating vocal duties. Collectives are not a new concept by any means (with The Ocean Collective being a great example), but are rarely if ever explored in the modern music industry.
Every Hour Kills are on a mission to redefine everything they can about music and the band dynamic. From the lineup itself to the songwriting approach, Every Hour Kills aim to keep the common thread of postmodern themes in their lyrics, with subjects including the rise of technology and the diminishing progression of humanity. Every Hour Kills are unique in every regard, including their music. “Euclidian” provides an accurate cross section of the group itself, changing on a whim and being agile enough to pivot at any given point and keep the listener on edge. With the collective power of the amazing musicians that work under the name “Every Hour Kills”, it’s an exciting prospect to hear just what type of song might come next.