Reaffinity is the rock music project of American multi-instrumentalist, Chris Diana, and released by Sharkbeard Records, Tether his is latest EP, released on 21/07/2023.

With influences from a multitude of genres, including rock, indie, alternative metal, post grunge and post punk, this guy really has come up with a sound that is all his own.

With moody guitar work, the riffs are really mesmerising and pull the listener into the music’s sound, creating an atmospheric soundscape that the listener really can get lost in. The melodic nature of the guitars combined with the riffs creates a great contrast both during each track and from song to song and introspective melodies throughout the EP really stir up the emotions.

The drumming and bass sections of the music are strong, solid and keep the song tight and on track. Pounding drums and crashing cymbals are used to great effect during the more emotive parts and the meaty basslines wok well with the guitars to help create the post-grunge feel the EP has.

The vocals are fantastic, taking the listener on a nostalgic trip back to the sound of the 90’s and, personally, it’s the vocals that really make this EP. Soft yet strong, Chris emits the emotion of the tracks perfectly and the slight grittiness in his voice really rocks up the songs.

The EP has seven tracks in total, but each track is completely different to the previous and this keeps the listener engaged at all times. Different tempos and paces are used to great effect and there really is a great depth to all the tracks, with an almost rocked up shoegaze effect between the music and the vocals.

Put this in your headphones and let it transport you away to a different time and place, because that’s the power that this EP has.

Absolutely fantastic and I can’t wait to hear more from Reaffinity. Please check them out and see what you think for yourself.

Track Listing
1) Stake
2) Tether
3) All Along
4) Later On
5) Closest Town
6) Golden Hearts
7) Transitions I

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