For years, Connecticut’s Cinema Stare have been crafting pop punk that is as heartfelt as it is infectious. Today, the band releases their Stink E.P. out through Static Era Records. Produced, engineered, and mixed by Chris Teti at Silver Bullet Studios with mastering by Will Putney, the six tracks strike with high energy and emotional output. Taking cues from Motion City Soundtrack, Fall Out Boy, and Michelle Branch, you’ll hear passionate vocals, punchy guitars, and unique keyboard arrangements. While Cinema Stare give a bright delivery, the lyrics address the trying times of being a young adult in the modern world.
Throughout it all, the EP bursts with clever lyrics and windy melodies meant to get stuck in your head. From the bigot fighting opener “Plus Ultra!” – “Still don’t get it / Little bitch on the internet” – to tackling feeling helpless on “FML” as the song starts “I think my therapist knows your therapist” and the relatable chorus hooks in with “They say suck it up you’re so dramatic, but what if I can’t?” Cinema Stare push dynamics with “Skipping,” starting off acoustic before building into oscillating rhythms. The EP ends with “Scissors” as Jess Hall of Oldsoul joins Quinn on vocals on the track that fights against the stigmas of body image and towards accepting yourself.
You can stream Stink E.P. HERE.
Cinema Stare will celebrate with a release show on August 29th at Rockhopper in Milford, CT with support from Waiver and Nicoteens. Tickets on sale HERE.
Cinema Stare is is Quinn – Vocals/Guitar, Joseph Pelegano – bass, and Sean Maclure – drums.
