TOO CLOSE TO TOUCH: WARPED TOUR 2017 BAND

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MUTANT SOUTH

6.16-8.6

ROCK/ALTERNATIVE

LEXINGTON, KY

EPITAPH RECORDS

KEATON PIERCE

KENNETH DOWNEY

MASON MARBLE

THOMAS KIDD

TRAVIS MOORE

Too Close to Touch is a 5 piece Alternative Rock band from Lexington, KY. They are signed with Epitaph Records. Their most recent album "Haven't Been Myself" has brought them a great deal of attention. They were featured in AP magazine talking about the new album and the pain behind some of the lyrics. They were finally able to book a headlining tour, and not only that but they exceeded everyone's expectations by selling out several dates on their very first headlining tour! This is a great band to see live and definitely one you don't want to miss on Warped Tour. 

SLEEPING WITH SIRENS: WARPED TOUR 2016 ► BAND REVIEW

Sleeping with Sirens is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida. Band members include: Kellin Quinn  (lead vocals, keyboards), Gabe Barham (drums, percussion), Justin Hills (bass guitar, backing vocals), Jack Fowler (lead guitar, programming), Nick Martin (rhythm guitar, vocals)

I've never been a gigantic fan of high pitched vocals, but the band that made me realize that I actually could enjoy them was Picturesque. And the first time I heard Kellin Quinn wasn't even on a Sleeping With Sirens song, it was on a Too Close to Touch song. I found his voice pleasant enough that I knew eventually I would give the band he fronted a listen. Well, my friends, that time is now. And honestly, I'm not sure why I waited so long.

I was honestly surprised to find that this band has the most twitter followers of any of the advertised Warped Tour bands. Not because they aren't a great band, but because they haven't been around all that long in comparison to some of the other bands on the line-up. However, demographic has to play a role in that. They definitely had the largest crowd at Nashville Warped Tour, though.

A lot of their song topics are certainly relatable with what I like to call the golden demographic. Pre-teen- young adult females. Not to say that their songs aren't something that a lot of people of different ages, races, and genders  can relate to, because they most certainly are. But once you grab that golden demographic, you've got a loyal fanbase forever. Because the golden demographic will love you as long as they live and you create.

On facebook, in their "Genre" box they have "Epic," which I can't argue with. I think as a lot of modern rock bands do, they touch on several different SubGenres, which is wonderful. I hear a little alternative, a little pop-punk, a little post-hardcore, a little just plain solid epic.

As far as feelings go, this band has a lot of upbeat songs, but they also have some tracks that touch on serious subjects (such as suicidal thoughts, which they executed gracefully). So, how this music makes me feel really depends on which song I'm listening to. For instance, if I'm listening to "Go, Go, Go," it feels a lot like summer, movement, and daytime driving, adventure, and new love. They also have several

This is a really good live band, and a really good live crowd to be a part of because of the previously mentioned golden fanbase.

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TOO CLOSE TO TOUCH: WARPED TOUR 2016 ► BAND REVIEW

Too Close to Touch had to be the first Warped Tour 2016 band for me to talk about because they're my favorite on the lineup. Too Close to Touch is an American rock band from Lexington, Kentucky. Band members include: Keaton Pierce (vocals), Kenneth Downey (drums, percussion), Mason Marble (guitars), Thomas Kidd (guitars), and Travis Moore (bass guitar).


The first time I heard this band was opening for I the Mighty on Connectour.
Their sound is great, but what I really fell in love with was the way Keaton walked out into the crowd, placing his hand on peoples shoulders and singing to them individually. And the way Kenny reminded me of a cartoon with his over exaggerated but super adorable facial expressions.
I went online and checked them out the instant I got home. Already head over heels before even clicking play but every track on the album Nerve Endings is fabulous! My favorite is "The Deep End"

How does it make me feel? sunshine and summer, but also stick it to them. I listen to this album when I need a good pick me up. But it also helps to work out rage.

Album's strengths: it flows perfectly


Pretty Little Thing: This track has a super poppy hook that warms my soul. Even though the lyrics are about a toxic relationship, it's upbeat. It doesn't feel contradictory, though. It feels like "Hey, I realize that you're bad for me, and I'm fine with being without you. Good-bye!"

Perfect World: I feel like they placed this song so well. Because sometimes, even if you realize that a relationship isn't right for you, later on a sadness sets in. And even if you don't really want that person back, you want them to want you back. So, I feel like it coming directly after Pretty Little Thing, which is pretty much an "adios, you're crazy" track, is perfect placement.

The Deep End: Hands down my favorite track on this album. The magnitude of the feelings it creates for me are unreal.

Until I Collapse: This song was the perfect ending to the album, and to hear them perform it live is something magical. It feels like the end. Like breathlessness after something strenuous.

This band reminds me of The Wedding in their style, sound, enthusiasm, and stage presence.

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