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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cardinal&#8217;s &#8216;Tension Rod&#8217; is tight, anxious indie rock with a sad, gruff take. These guys describe themselves as, &#8220;a five-piece rock band from Richmond, VA,&#8221; which &#8220;grew out of a mutual love for the dark, often brutal imagery of emo and the heaviness of post-hardcore.&#8221; The band&#8217;s style has shifted &#8220;over the years,&#8221; they say, &#8220;to embody a more straightforward sound that evokes an indie rock sensibility through Roberts’ intimate, haunting lyrics and an homage to his singer-songwriter roots.&#8221; This is definitely a strong, straightforward take on emo. It has a rolling low end which provides a solid base for the colicky guitars. The vocals are what really defines the piece, though. They have a full-bodied, honest quality which evokes a soft-yet-brutal sense of honesty. This could definitely enter any emo fan&#8217;s regular rotation. Check out &#8216;Tension Rod&#8217; below!</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Noah Zucker // ;IG &#8211; @zucker.n // Twitter &#8211; @zuckern13 ;</p>