The Highdives are a hardcore infused Punk-rock trio from
Barrie Ontario with a rapidly growing fan-base and three album releases under their
belt already. Free Download Below
The Highdives are Power Punk-Rock
trio from Barrie Ontario consisting of Scott Murray (Vocals/Guitar), Matthew Galbraith
(Bass), and Shawn Moreau (Drums). The band launched onto the local punk-rock
scene after the break-up of Attention Anyone, A former pop-punk band which Matthew
Galbraith and Shawn Moreau had worked together on. After the band broke up, the
two friends joined up with Scott Murray and started The Highdives, putting a
higher focus on hardcore infused punk-rock.
To be completely honest, this band
is like none I’ve ever heard. On their latest release Ocean Blood Murray’s
vocals range from straight cleans, to hardcore fry’s, to grunge grumblings, and
yet he manages to do this in a way that’s appealing even to those who aren’t strict
fans of the genre. On the drums and bass, we find hardcore and fast (yet
perfectly timed and controlled) beats which are sure to make you wanna get up
and move. Lyrically, the band expresses itself by speaking out on issues which
are close to themselves, like depression, anxiety, and drinking.
The band currently has three album releases
to date Maybe I'll Be Okay, I Can't Keep Up, and Ocean Blood and is currently planning a
new digital of their previously vinyl exclusive ep, and already have several
tracks lined up for their upcoming LP.