Local 913, Episode 32: Brightside
The indie-pop quartet Brightside have just released a new EP, The World Reversed to follow up the full length, Now & Loud released in 2014. This time around, the band recorded at Machine Age with Dave Cerminara, who has been associated with Pittsburgh bands like The Gotobeds and Shakey Shrines. As usual, Brightside have a lot of different influences coming to the table when making this album. Front man Matt Vittucio explains how they balance everything out, particularly when there are conflicting interests:
“That’s one of the main issues in our band, finding a balance. We usually work it out because there is a lot of common ground there. When you put them together, they really influence our sound and have forever. I listen to some darker stuff that wouldn’t work for Brightside. Matt listens to some really poppy stuff that might not necessarily work. Dylan and Steve really like punk and while that has really influenced the band, we have to sometimes maybe cut some of that stuff out as well as my darker elements.”
Listen below to hear their new song, "The High Priestess". For more on Brightside, check out their Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/brightsidepgh/?fref=ts
