Aerrow Shapiro’s Record Club – February 2013 – Breach by Sam Page (2013)
Show: Aerrow Shapiro’s Hour of Power (Wednesdays @ 2 PM PT)
Website: http://www.facebook.com/HourOfPowerKSSU
Twitter: @hourofpowerkssu
Local artist Sam Page hails from Southern California and his debut album, Breach, was released in mid-January 2013. Prior to its release, its singles “Tumbleweed In the Grand Scheme” and “I Don’t Want to Think About Her Anymore” had received airplay in terrestrial and internet radio stations (including KSSU.com, notably in Aerrow Shapiro’s Hour of Power), which led to interviews in select college radio stations.
It’s funny how I came across this band…I was cruising iTunes and browsing the Breathe Carolina discography. Under “Listeners Also Bought…” was Attack Attack!’s self-titled album. Usually I never give that section a second glance, but this time I took a chance on this one…mainly because the name seemed so hyper-destructive and demonically fun. I listened to about two previews and was immediately hooked. My first download was “Shut Your Mouth”, an electronic track that showcases none of Attack Attack!’s capabilities as a Screamo band. Nevertheless, I got it with every intention of playing it on my show this Wednesday at 4pm PST (feel free to tune in!). But the rest of their discography could not be ignored. As I delved further into the far-from-soothing sounds of Attack Attack! I discovered much more than a poorly-produced, subculture-driven group trying to sell exclusively to “emo” audiences. I was pleasantly surprised to unearth Christian themes, addictive synthesizer and keyboard hooks, and melodies seemingly uncharacteristic to most Screamo/metalcore music. 
