LEVVY - Bury

​LEVVY

Bury
​self-released; 2022

3.9 out of 5 

By My Nyugen

Jay Hendricks (guitars/vocals), Matt Crawford (lead guitar), Tom Walsh (bass) and Kyle Smith (drums/vocals) make up Levvy a band that formed out of Columbia, South Carolina. The band for the most part performs locally. After the success of their first EP Better Than I Was Before You, the band got together and are releasing their latest EP Bury. Divide and Conquer got a first look into their brand-new EP, a record filled to the max with moody riffs and a heavy vibe. With their searing momentum, the band shows they are more than ready to show the world what they’re made out of. With songs that have their place in the grunge, punk and indie genres. There’s a ton to appreciate here, so let’s get going.

Bury EP gets going with “Intro,” where heavy guitar riffs come in on the start of this track. This proved to be an ominous intro packed with mood. Next, Hendrick’s vocals arrive. I was loving the angsty vibes as well as the somber flavors that the vocals and music exhibit. I was getting some grunge and some straightforward rock here. There was a ton of atmosphere on this song. On the title track, “Bury,” the band’s adamancy really comes through. Through the wall of guitars, this track felt like a distinctive journey through some punk, grunge and indie genres. I was reminded of Jimmy Eat World and Silversun Pickups and I was loving the heavy vibes. 

A whirlwind of guitars hits it with a driven sound right from the start of “Carried Away.” Hendrick’s vocals enter for a revved rock feel. I felt stirred by the adamant music. The band definitely was on fire with this song.

“Stalk” is a departure from the band’s more hard-hitting sound. Here, the group shifts for a more acoustic sound on this number. Alongside the acoustic guitar is a melancholic piano piece. This proved to be an emotional track packed with mood and feeling. On “Contradictions,” more of the band’s somber riffs return here. After a soft intro, the band charges in full-throttle. This was another dark and aggressive song. I was loving how powerful the guitars sounded. The wall-to-wall vibes really made the sound. Lastly, the band once more changes gears with the acoustic “Outro.” Here, Hendricks’ vocals alone comes in with the guitar. There is a ton of atmosphere as this simply rendered track plays out. The band chose to close the EP with this memorable finale. 

​With this EP, Levvy builds upon giant guitars, impressive vocals and subtler moments that creates one whole movement of sound. Keeping their momentum throughout, these cohesive songs feel seamless as one track moves to the next. The band proves they have a great sound \and that they have a lot going for them. With a sound that radiates power and emotion, listeners into harder rock styles will enjoy this. Give this a spin today!

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