The upcoming post-hardcore quartet from Wakefield have been working tirelessly over the last several months to get their name and self titled debut album out and into your ears, and it has been so worth it.

With a sound inspired by the likes of Poison The Well, Thrice and LA Dispute, the end result is the kind of raw, emotive post-hardcore that touches the hearts of so many. Think back to early From Autumn To Ashes but with a ballsy northern attitude and you have Cold Summer. They’re a breath of fresh air to the UK music scene, and they are not just restricted to the post-hardcore sound. In Waiting during the more melodic parts, there is a massive Brandon Boyd of Incubus vibe going on, with vocalist Dan Feast sounding incredibly similar to the Californian crooner. There is also a special treat as there is a beautiful alternative version of the track on the album, proving to outsiders that post-hardcore is not all undecipherable screams and throaty roars.

On Car Crash (In Progress) there is an element of funk, in the delicate riff that opens each verse at least. It shows yet another angle to the group, with their musical versatility shining through brightly. It is clear that they have picked up a lot from recent gigs supporting acts like Funeral For A Friend, Lemuria and Nai Harvest, and following the release of Cold Summer it would appear that the sky is their limit. With a strong wish to be touring all the time and embark upon a journey through the UK and potentially further, you’re going to be hearing a lot about Cold Summer in the coming years. Quite rightly, too.