passive fix

Birmingham, UK

Active since 2020

Genre: alternative rock; modern rock; groove rock

While they utilize heavy, distorted guitar riffs and driving drumlines, the focus remains on melodic accessibility. The lead singer possesses a versatile voice that shifts from intimate delivery to powerful, often incorporating rhythmic, almost spoken-word delivery in verses. In my opinion, they are technical enough for rock fans, yet melodic enough for mainstream appeal.

The lyrical themes often focus on the friction between internal emotions and external pressures. They also talk about dealing with the cycle of self-sabotage, anxiety, and the difficulty of breaking free from negative thought patterns. While the lyrics are dark, the delivery is consistently triumphant, suggesting a sense of fighting back through the music.

Songs that stood out to me:

''keep it in'' - pairs high-energy groove-rock with a gripping chorus to mirror the suffocating pressure of emotional repression. The track captures the exact moment internal anxiety finally breaks through a composed facade.

''set the tone'' - it is loud and filled with energy. The vocals shift perfectly between sung melody and growling. It effectively balances electronic sequencing with an aggressive alt-rock framework to create a heavy sound.

Similar to Don Broco and Bring Me The Horizon.