Downward surprise releases epic self-titled sophomore LP

Oklahoma-based alternative rock band Downward has just released a surprise LP titled Downward (LP2), now available on all streaming platforms and for purchase through New Morality Zine. The album showcases the band's evolution beyond traditional genres, blending airy melancholy with a modern rock sound, and features standout tracks like "Perfect Food" exploring complex relationships. On the new release, the band finds itself leaning more into the atmospheric emo side of their sound while elements of post-hardcore, shoegaze and alternative rock are still evident. Downward's (LP2) boasts a total of ten tracks across a broad sonic landscape and with a newfound sense of expansiveness and depth, making each moment resonate with intention. With that, the hooks and melodies are still in tact, with slow to mid-tempo songs that are both quiet, beautiful, and loud all at once. The LP was mixed and mastered by Corey Coffman from Gleemer (CO) and should appeal to fans of Moving Mountains, Gleemer, Glare, All Under Heaven, and Keep.