Umpire

On their debut album ‘Now We’re Active‘, Umpire combine sprawling indie-rock sounds with reflective melancholy, expertly wielding massive sun-drenched melodies, serpentine guitar parts and soaring vocals to spectacular effect. From lead single ‘Green Light District’ through the chiming guitar surge of ‘The Canyon’ to the gorgeous finale ‘Cyclones Into Sunshowers’, ‘Now We’re Active’ is a stunning release, as expansive as it is propulsive, as heartbreaking as it is life-affirming.