If It's Too Loud...

Photo by Prashin Jagger Hailing from Bombay, India, Pacifist have one last single out before their new EP is released Friday. "Skunk Leather" is an example of post-hardcore at its finest. It's a hard and heavy song oozing with melody. At times the vocals almost lean into a more pop territory, but it never quite gets there. The guitarwork in "Skunk Leather" is what truly wins the listener over. It takes nearly a minute before any vocals kick in, but you'll be fully invested in the song long before you hear a single word. Pacifist are a worthy successor to long time favorites like Drive Like Jehu and At the Drive In. You can listen to "Skunk Leather" below. five is due out January 16. For more on Pacifist, check out the band on Instagram and Bandcamp .

Photo by Prashin Jagger Based in Bombay, India, Pacifist have a new single out off of a forthcoming EP. "Running Out" is an intense burst of post-hardcore. It's disjointed and aggressive, while still being surprisingly melodic. While the music remains at the same level throughout, the vocals follow a perfect loud/quiet/loud between shouting and melodic singing. "Running Out" gets a little noisier than most post-hardcore gets, particularly as the breakdown towards the end truly breaks down. This is post-hardcore that combines the early 00's scene and the 90's equally. Pacifist have won us over with this one, and we're looking forward to hearing more next month. You can watch the video for "Running Out" below. five is due out January 16. For more on Pacifist, check out the band on Instagram .