“…Justin Overington is probably playing some really sweet riff again & again & again on the bass. And John Allore is always looking for new ways to use his drums as a sonic weapon, pulling the group through each track without fail…”

“The words shaping the songs from beneath work, too. Brian Overington paints dense figural stories with smart rhymes: "Twenty Something Miles" employs travel metaphors and an image of a hospital ward as a springboard for contemplating family.”

“But for every bit of storm, there's an equally impressive downbeat drift, like that of "Autumn" or the textured jangle of high school recollections in "Breezeways and Snow Days." It all fits.”

“The jagged imprint of D.C. post-punks like Jawbox pops up frequently, though the malevolent strut of "Black Rover" and churning squall of "Fifth Gear Fronter" recall Chicago punks Naked Raygun and Breaking Circus, respectively.”

“The compelling blend of steely angularity and colorful melody of Triangle trio Death to the Details suggests one of architect Frank Gehry's gleaming, cornerless creations: Despite the varied angles and assorted odd constituent shapes, everything seems to flow together seamlessly.”

"...intricately constructed, catchy attacks of hot guitars and insightful lines..."

““Lessons in Animation” beautifully uses a call-to-arms guitar riff and lines such as “I’m a Saturday-morning cartoon that never seems to last past noon,” to set up for a fist-pumping chorus.”

““Twenty Something Miles” uses a tumultuous rhythm and a guitar line with the torrential power of a waterfall to give vigor to Brian Overington’s laundry list of regrets.”

“This bill will reignite memories of late '80s alt-rock. Openers Death to the Details offer bright ringing, harmony-enriched power pop that suggest the Posies and Teenage Fan Club.”

“This Durham trio blends post-punk churn with melodic finesse and harmonies for chewy, muscular shimmer.”