Pull The Strings

Pull The Strings have historically leaned progressive and unorthodox, but their new album "Griefbloom" is a real departure, and a heavier one. Vocalist Alan Brucke trades old growls for a full throated scream, paired with lyrics rooted in guitarist Gabe's own experience losing loved ones to cancer and Alzheimer's. Not a comfortable listen, and not meant to be, this is a band sounding fully convinced of a new direction.