Kicking off the EP of the same name, pop-punk trio ON HIGH’s single Alive showcases a catchy and openly vulnerable way with songwriting.
That combination is quick to energize, blending passionate conviction to the topic with boldly infectious melodies and riffs that provide undeniable ear-worms along the way.
Somewhat nostalgic but also far more notably pop for its anthem-ready qualities, there’s a clearly youthful brightness and confidence to Alive – not to mention an unignorable degree of skill to the arrangement, performance and unity of the band. The song impresses and effectively walks the line between the new-rock sounds of a simpler era, and the re-emerging emo and punk realms of today.
Releasing complete with a professionally captured set of visuals that further the storytelling aspect of the song, Alive showcases a band holding a respectable fusion of work ethic and love for the process. Easily worth a few streams this summer.