I See Stars at Growlers - Memphis,TN

Name: I See Stars at Growlers - Memphis,TN
Start: 2024-07-12T19:00:00-05:00
Location: 1911 Poplar Ave Memphis TN 38104

Schedule

Fri Jul 12 2024 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1911 Poplar Ave Memphis TN 38104 | Memphis, TN

Friday July 12th, 2024
6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW
$27.50 ADV / $32 DOS
ALL AGES

I See Stars
brothel. (Special Guest DJ Set)
Attack Attack!
elijah

I See Stars perfect a push-and-pull between sweeping hardrock, metallic energy, and electronic dance music on their fifth full-lengthalbum, Treehouse [Sumerian Records].In order to achieve that often illusory balance, the Warren, MI quartet—DevinOliver [clean & unclean vocals], Brent Allen [lead, rhythm guitar], JeffValentine [bass], and Andrew Oliver [vocals, keys, synths, programming, drums]—rebuilttheir very foundation, creatively and personally.
“This is the most time we’ve had to create an album since 3D,” Devin admits. “We actually had timeto reflect on our past, but most importantly what we want to become. Beyond themusic, it felt like an evolution for us emotionally. We finally feel like theband we were meant to be. If you strip it down, it’s not just drums, guitar,bass, vocals, and minor production. The electronic aspects could be their ownsongs, and we aim to blend everything as seamlessly as possible.”
This methodical and meticulous approach has defined theband since day one. Their musical hybrid started to turn heads on the one-twopunch of 3-D [2009] and The End of the World Party [2011]. Digital Renegade [2012] would vault themto national prominence, going Top 10 on Billboard’sAlternative Albums Chart and Top 20 on the Rock Albums Chart. In addition toboasting features from platinum-certified TheVoice winner Cassadee Pope and Danny Worsnop (ex-Asking Alexandria, We AreHarlot), it cemented I See Stars as a fan favorite on tour, sharing bills witheveryone from Of Mice & Men and Attila to Breathe Carolina and Black VeilBrides as well as hitting The Vans WarpedTour. Along the way, they’d grace the stage at Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! and earn acclaim from Alternative Press, Revolver,Ultimate Guitar and more. New Demons [2013] solidified theirstatus as headliners, while the music continued to naturally evolve.
2015 saw a change occur within the group; the band partedways with members Jimmy Gregerson [guitar] and Zach Johnson [unclean vocals,keys] amicably. Confronted with sole vocal responsibilities for the first time,Devin rose to the occasion.
“We went into makingthis record mindfully,” he admits. “It’s important to deliver the liveperformance as close to the album as possible. I wanted to step up. I had noidea what a challenge it would be; it was like learning a different language.”
Releasing the acoustic album Phases and its subsequent tour would offer new perspective for theboys. Devin started dissecting ideas for what would become Treehouse, while diligently pushing to expand his range on theroad. The group’s diehard audience would immediately prove receptive to his newrole handling both styles.
“We’ve had so many changes, and it’s an important time,” hegoes on. “When we got back on stage, I had no idea what to expect, but our fanscame out and showed love when we needed it the most. We wanted to give themwhat they deserve, which is the best record possible.”

In order to achieve that vision, the musicians took adifferent route. To record Treehouse,they enlisted a cadre of producers including Erik Ron [Panic! at the Disco,Saosin], Nick Scott [Asking Alexandria, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!], and TaylorLarson [Periphery, Veil of Maya] as well a mixing by David Bendeth [Paramore,Breaking Benjamin]. They would also track the bulk of material in LosAngeles—another first—and the rest in Detroit.
I See Stars introduced the album with the skittering stompand smash of “Mobbin’ Out.” Tempering an edgy groove with an undeniable hook,it’s an irresistible and insurgent anthem.
“The song was about some of the recent struggles in thepast few years,” he says.
The shimmering “Calm Snow” begins the record with anentrancing cinematic crescendo juxtaposing keys and striking vocals. Elsewhere,“Everyone’s Safe in the Treehouse,” mixed by Bendeth, showcases the markedprogression as each element shines and culminates on an arena-size chant.
“Lyrically, this onediscusses family issues,” continues Devin. “The past year has been really hard.I realized I’m on my own, and it’s do or die with this band. It’s my life.”
It’s that honesty which will continue to resonate theloudest among listeners and why I See Stars shine.
“This is the most honest we could be,” Devin leaves off.“That’s what I want people to see.”