Weaving lyrical threads steeped in that unique kind of idealism only underdogs get—When the only place to go is up—ATTACK CAT gets it.

Hailing from Cleveland, a place they say, with one two many underdog moments, you can hear the grit of a dried-up steel town echoing in ATTACK CAT’s raw, guitar-driven sound.

With vocals from Dave Douglas (former drummer for Relient K) that almost spit emotion, and girl vocals from Rachel Hoskins so pure, you could almost crush them in the palm of your hand,...