If These Trees Could Talk

Putting a metal edge on exploratory post-rock, Akron, Ohio's If These Trees Could Talk deliver sprawling sounds tempered with blistering movement. With a sound reminiscent of Mogwai and Russian Circles, the band's delay-heavy sound is constantly exploring sonic peaks and valleys as the band's three guitar attack surrounds listeners in a swirling sea of sparkling sound. Formed by guitarists Jeff Kalal, Cody Kelly, and Mike Socrates, bassist Tom Fihe, and drummer Zack Kelly, the band made their debut in 2006 with a self-titled EP. The instrumental quintet eventually made their full-length debut in 2009 with the release of Above the Earth, Below the Sky, and followed up with their sophomore effort, Red Forest, in 2012.