EP REVIEW: Far From Home – Seek Harbour

Post-hardcore band SEEK HARBOUR from Kent have recently released their new EP Far From Home and it is an impressive effort from the quartet. Having already surpassed 180,000 streams on Spotify alone, the band are beginning to make waves in the underground scene, especially among fans of the likes of BEING AS AN OCEAN and CASEY.

The EP begins with a mellow clean guitar riff, leading us into almost angelic vocals that are reminiscent of a boyband ballad. Before long however we are introduced to what sets this band apart from the rest – dual vocalists. Loz and Edwin manage to not overpower each other and compete for the title of ‘frontman’; instead, they complement each other perfectly throughout, giving us the contrast we so desperately need.

Far From Home comes in short at just four tracks totalling 14 minutes in length. The band have evidently opted for quality over quantity within their music – something that comes through clearly with the high level of production and extra instrumentation that elevates each track. The EP is described as post-hardcore, yet it feels a lot softer than others of the same genre. This is by no means a bad thing and offers a breath of fresh air from the usual offerings we are given. They choose melody over aggression in most cases – something that works in their favour.

A standout track from the EP is the title track itself – a slow, melodic piece that showcases each member’s individual talents. Guitarist Chris eases us in with a clean riff, as he does with most tracks, immediately striking an emotional note within. His slow wailing riffs and solos could give even the most experienced guitarist goosebumps due to the sheer moving nature of them. Drummer Simon does nothing but enhance what he is given, using powerful yet technical drumming to further enforce the emotional elements that their music is drenched in.

As a debut EP, Far From Home serves every purpose it should. It allows us to hear the band at their best, showcasing each separate member and their talents in their own light. Having already gained critical acclaim with this release along with a variety of gigs with bigger artists, this is clearly just the beginning for SEEK HARBOUR, and just a taster of what is to come from a band with a lot of promise.

Rating: 8/10

Far From Home is out now via self-release.

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