Consider the Source 'Fire Alarms' album

Consider the Source is proud to announce the release of their new EP titled "Fire Alarms." Widely-praised within their hometown and released on drummer James Taylor's up-and-coming imprint Giant Steps Records, "Fire Alarms" showcases the kinetic-yet-controlled profile of the Texas-bred post-punk band to the absolute fullest. Produced by Rory Phillips (Young Love, At All Cost, Recover), the EP finds the band moving away from the wandering, largely instrumental songwriting of their previous release, "The Impressionist" EP (Old Bulletproof Records), and towards a more focused and explosive pop-conscious sound.

Formed in Austin well over five years ago, Consider the Source (Seth Grueneberg - vocals, rhythm guitar; Derek Dean - lead guitar; Jason Bearden - bass; James Taylor - drums) have come to be known as one of the city's most exciting and forward-thinking outfits simply through their engaging live performances. Cutting their teeth in a town whose name is synonymous with the fostering of provocative musical talent, Consider the Source has had the opportunity to put out a few releases that have gone on to be praised locally as well as throughout parts of their home state. Stylistically, "Fire Alarms" is a showcase unlike the band's previous material. Slightly more stripped-back but no less volatile, the band's latest offering is the distillation of elaborate ideas and concepts into a body of work that is both accessible and alluring, mainly through the band's knack for well-executed song structures that are as creative as they come.

"Consider the Source play some of the most frenetic arrangements this side of At the Drive-In. RIYL: The Fall of Troy, The Sound of Animals Fighting, Refused" - Alternative Press Magazine

In addition to the release, Consider the Source will be making a few appearances during this year's SXSW Music and Arts Festival in Austin, TX, later this month. With this, the band will have copies of "Fire Alarms" available to fans on custom-made Drop Cards, the innovative physical piece of media used for the distribution of digital content. Utilizing this new form of media, the band will be able to spread their infectious music to as many willing listeners as possible through this state-of-the-art vehicle and will allow them to continue to promote their EP in a refreshing new way.

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Alternative Press Magazine
words by Tim Karan:
Consider the Source play some of the most frenetic arrangements this side of At the Drive-In. RIYL: The Fall of Troy, The Sound of Animals Fighting, Refused

Soundcheck Magazine
words by Tyler Aune:
In a way, I'm reminded of the furious, urgency of bands like Les Savy Fav, At the Drive-In, or Trail of Dead. Having played together since Super Bowl 2004, the band has had plenty of time to hone their skills and create a sound that we may think we've heard before, but never to this degree. This is a personal statement blasted to the masses from speakers that reach far beyond 11.

Punknews.org
words by Brian:
It's clear these dudes are fascinated by both '90s post-hardcore acts and progressive, atmospheric rock riffs, and they blend them pretty well over the course of six songs. Fitting in well with the raw beginnings of a band like Trophy Scars, Consider the Source have laid down a solid foundation from which to build themselves on. For a first release, The Impressionist does precisely what its title implies, and the talented, creative rock tunes lying within should pre-curse something greater.

Absolutepunk.net
words by Blake Solomon:
Consider The Source are four seriously creative dudes playing mixtures of post-hardcore and progressive grunge-rock. Like a tamer version of Trophy Scars (vocals-wise), Consider The Source are smart and still plenty energetic. The constantly changing time signatures and jagged guitars of “Brian Wilson Was Emo Before Emo Was Cool” will never put anyone to sleep, especially with Seth Grueneberg’s scratchy vocals coating everything in a haze of disaffectedness. Consider The Source specialize in taking meandering, throatier paths to indie-rock goodness.

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