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Digits are back with their new EP ‘Footprints & Embers’, on 2nd Feb

By RingMaster Review on January 26, 2015 • ( 0 )

Newcastle skewed alt-rock crew Digits nationally unveil their sophomore EP ‘Footprints And Embers’ on Monday 2nd February 2015. Coming at you with a sound that muses the edgy dexterity of Glassjaw with the hook-laden know-how of Reuben, ‘Digits’ are a band that you need to hear.

Having completely brushed off the ashes of their former incarnation, Cut Glass Accent, Digits continue to deliver bold, proggy alt-rock that’s as intricate as it is heavy. In 2013, Digits dropped their explosive debut EP ‘Acquiesce to Violence’ and it racked up widespread critical acclaim from all quarters. Tracks from the record graced the cover CDs of Rocksound and Big Cheese Magazines and the quartet secured a host of support slots sharing stages with Bam Margera, Feed The Rhino and Marmozets. The band also made a successful appearance at the Make A Scene Festival, featuring the likes of Funeral For A Friend, The Blackout and Hacktivist.

However, the past year has been a difficult one for the Northern riff slingers. The band have been nursing a string of injuries due to heavy gigging; Chris Bradley (Vocals & Guitar) pulled ligaments in his ankles, Craig Strawbridge (Guitar) cut off half of his thumb, Stu Latham (Bass) badly pulled his back and original drummer, Dan Cooper, has had to leave the band due to persistent problems with his wrists. Nevertheless, the irrepressible four piece are now back with a new drummer, Matt Hickman, and a fresh set that includes material from the spanking new EP ‘Footprints And Embers’, and there are a string of shows penned for the early part of 2015 to support the record.

‘Footprints And Embers’ is released this February and the record starts in blistering fashion with the dynamic and twisty ‘Embers’, before the vigour and infectious groove of ‘Dysphoria’ grabs you by the scruff of the neck. The driving venom and up-tempo beatings of ‘Parachutes’ moves the record up a gear and the majestically emotive ‘Eros’ closes the record in supreme style. This record is sure to see the band go places; just watch them rise.