The Graduate is perhaps the best thing to come out of Illinois, but you'd swear they were from downtown Boston by their urban, artsy feel. "Anhedonia," one of the best tracks off their record of the same name, captures the frustration with standing out when you want to fit in.
The dark, hazy verses tak about a nightclub where people are dancing, but the narrator can't seem to fit in because of his small-town style and personal discomfort. The choruses are raging and energetic as singer Corey Warning pleads thoughtfully for some hint of emotion. Warning's vocals are very easy to listen to but maintain a slight emotional edge, while the music is catchy with its mix of standard pop-punk instrumentation and atmoshperic electronics.
The Graduate is one of my all time favorite bands and they have many good songs under their belt, so prepare to hear a lot about them in the future. Their blend of accessible alternative rock and urban electronics is what inspired to me to delve into the club vibe of modern music. Absolutely do not pass this one up, and get ready for more.
RIYL The Dangerous Summer, There for Tomorrow, Mae, Innerpartysystem
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