Unknown coast has its roots in the Twin Cities. High school friends joined under the direction of Roshan Wariar, and formed the band in late 2017. Their debut effort The Path was released in late October of 2018. The Path deals with involuntary isolation, deep introspection and reflection on the past. Both triumphs and mistakes are covered on the album, however more of the mistakes are put into the spotlight through the words and the mood of the music. Regardless, it finds a way to make a deeply personal experience a connection to listeners at large.
The most interesting aspect of The Path is the seamless blend of electronic and typical styles. Keyboards and synths join guitars and drums, bouncing between being an electronica act and a late term alternative band. The transitions are not distracting either; it’s still apparent that they are part of the same song. While many bands attempt to do this, it is not often that it can be executed in a way that carries both the songs and the artist with such a grace and an awe striking thought for the listener. The electronic parts are skilled enough to rival dedicated electronica acts, while the regular instrumentals and the lyrics place unknown coast on the level with big time alternative acts. Whatever style you’re listening for, you can’t go wrong with The Path. The Path is a tasty mixture of more contemporary alternative styles, married to the new electronic directions that music has been taking over the last decade. It’s a reminder of where alternative came from and a compass to guide the ship into the new era. The six songs feel short, however it’s clear that unknown coast is just getting started. The Path is a roadmap to a larger outcome, one that will provide listeners with fresh new music and new directions to follow it in. Fans of bands like Arctic Monkeys, Pink Floyd, Muse or Radiohead will instantly find a place in their rotation for unknown coast. New listeners will be enthralled and enchanted by the lyrical content and the musicianship of the album. As a whole, The Path is a complete package despite its short running time.
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