Cursive - "Imposturing"

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Photo by Bill Sitzmann

Cursive are one of those bands I've known more by name than by actually hearing them, but apparently I need to go back for a deep dive into their catalog. The Omaha based emo/post-hardcore band just released a new single, "Imposturing," that is quickly winning us over. It's an extremely melodic song that still has a rough edge to it. It's that perfect mixture of punk and pop without going anywhere near the pop punk genre. "Imposturing" is more late 90's emo than the early 00's mainstream sound that has been dominating the style ever since. Plus, the song includes some killer cello, and who isn't into that?

Singer/guitarist Tim Kasher says of the band's new single and video:

"The overall conceit of 'Imposturing' is, 'make it up as you go along,' so I concocted a story of a monster seemingly made up from the insecurities of this main singer guy (me). Once fully formed, the monster goes on a rampage. We shot the video over a few days in Omaha, NE, in and around O'Leaver's and The Admiral. Our practical effects were the product of various DIY Youtube tutorials."

You can watch the video for "Imposturing" below. Devourer is due out September 13 on Run for Cover, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Cursive, check out the band's website. 


10/18 - Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room

10/19 - Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room

10/20 - St. Louis, Off Broadway

10/21 - Nashville, TN @ The 

10/22 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West

10/23 - Orlando, FL @ The Social

10/24 - Miami, FL @ Gramps

10/25 - Jacksonville, FL @ The Bier Hall at Intuition Ale Works

10/26 - Gainesville, FL @ The Fest 22

10/27 - Charlotte, NC @ The Neighborhood Theatre

10/28 - Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall

10/29 - Washington, DC @ Union Stage

10/30 - Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts

11/01 - Jersey City, NJ @ White Eagle Hall

11/02 - Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall

11/03 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom

11/05 - Kingston, NY @ Tubby’s 

11/06 - Somerville, MA @ Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre

11/07 - Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room

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