If you aren’t familiar with this Long Island, NY quintet I’d suggest you take notice as this four song 7” is pretty doggone good. Awake In Their World was recorded by Phil Douglas (ex-Latterman) and falls squarely in that same vein of post-Lifetime East Coast hardcore-influenced melodic pop punk that really isn’t quite pop punk at all. Why’d I even say that? I dunno, maybe it’s because Agent sits (at least a little) in the same chair that Latterman also occupied but isn’t quite as overly gruff and/or political. There are also (and interestingly so) slight shades late-90’s Midwest emo sounds in the ringing almost Braid-esque guitar parts and the strained vocals and similarities to Woodson-era Get Up Kids. Trust me, I’ve been listening to this over and over since I got it. You can get the 7″ from Run For Cover Records now.

MP3:
Agent - Current

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