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EP Review: SYPHA- Borderland

 

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Words by Anselm Anderson 


You can enjoy not many things in ten minutes, but "Borderland" might be one of them. That is the name of the mini EP from the British Metal act SYPHA. The three tracker is released today to an international audience via all major streaming platforms. The female-fronted band cites Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, Halestorm, and Marmozets as influences, but their sound is grittier and darker.

SYPHA was formed about two and a half years ago in the beachside resort of Brighton, England. Alicia Pilling, whose haunting vocals lead the band, first came to prominence with the video for "World's End," which became a YouTube hit. Since then, they have captivated audiences with their live performances.

The quartet combines blistering riffs, dark lyrical content, and pop stylings that resonate with the listeners. "Dirty Floor"  opens with dark, dissonant chords clouded by Pilling's unsettling multi-layered vocals. The juxtaposition between calm, catchy pop choruses and combustible screams helps underlie the importance of mental health issues.

"Limbo (See You on the Other Side)" picks up the pace with aggressive energy, featuring powerful riffs and driving drums that create a haunting atmosphere. The EP concludes with "The Afterparty," the heaviest of the three tracks, where explosive riffs add grit and depth to SYPHA's metallic sound.
I complete this review in about the same time it takes to listen to the album. SYPHA offers a tentative taste of what to expect from their future releases, providing an explosion of raw metal grounded in emotional stories that drive the message home.




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