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Sunday 19 March 2017

EP Review: No Insight – ‘Chasing Memories’


London based pop-punkers No Insight, consisting of Gian Astacaan (Guitar/Vocals), Joe Papworth (Bass/Vocals) and Rich Alexander (Drums/Vocals) have been gigging around the south-coast since forming in early 2016. Having shared the stage with bands including Better Than Never and Fierce Morgan. The band are currently gearing up for the release of their debut EP ‘Chasing Memories’ which is set to be released on March 30th through Shipwreck Records. Clocking in at just 10 minutes long No Insight have delivered a short, fast-paced introduction to their nostalgic energetic brand of pop-punk.

Debut single and EP opener ‘These Days’ starts off with an early Green Day style guitar riff before breaking into a full-band driving rhythm to carry the verses. Papworth’s punk-style vocals contrast with Astacaan’s throughout the verses, and, are at their most effective as the song kicks into a catchy chorus that’s bound to get sing-a-longs started.

Title track ‘Chasing Memories’ sees a more pop-rock orientated direction with a sound that’s reminiscent of early Busted, with the rhythm section pulling the verses along as Astacaan talks about the classic pop-punk cliché of wanting to get out of your hometown. The distortion is amped up for the chorus and a guitar solo is introduced the second-time round. The track comes to a close with a final chorus featuring an array of gang vocals.

EP closer ‘If I’m Rick, You’re Morty’ (who doesn’t love a good Rick and Morty reference?) kicks in similarly to ‘These Days’ with a standalone guitar riff before bursting into a full band instrumental with a melodic guitar melody. The verses see Papworth taking a lead in with the vocals while Astacaan delivers supporting lyrics in a call and response style. The chorus continues to deliver what the previous two tracks have, in a short fast burst of energy. The song takes a dynamic shift as the lyrics ‘We can last forever, better late than never’ are repeated before jumping into a final chorus to close out the record.

Chasing Memories’ is due to be released on March 30th via Shipwreck Records.

No Insight are also scheduled to perform at the Asylum 2 in Birmingham on April 29th.

Keep up with the band on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NoInsightUK/

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