THE BLUE LETTER – LOVE IS NOT CONTROL (COLOR)

In a time when the hardcore scene has been confined to breakdowns and guitar squeals; and fashion has seemed to become more important than ideas and music, The Blue Letter challenges stereotypes and genre boundaries with explosive textured soundscapes. Their music is passionate and dynamic, layered with hoarse screamy vocals and soft interludes. The Blue Letter has transformed in many ways since their first full-length, Prima Facie (Blood & Ink Records, 2007). Following the release and positive critical reception of their debut, founding members Dan Shebaylo (vocals, guitar) and Silas Zdybel (drums) left Sacramento, California to establish a new home in Richmond, Virginia where they met bassist and vocalist Brendan Artz. With a range of influences from mid-late 90’s screamo bands to the post metal giants of today, The Blue Letter can be found somewhere-both sonically and geographically-between Envy and Cult Of Luna. Recorded by Chris Dowhan (Giant/Brave Young, Antlers, Becoming The Archetype, etc.) and featuring original artwork by Michael Repasch-Nieves (of Junius). Thirteen songs clocking at 75 minutes on two 12″ vinyl records complete with a poster insert and colored vinyl to round out the package!