Deep Breaths

“The band’s true ace in the hole remains Sonja Sleator. In a genre crowded with vocalists who often lean on grit over melody, Sleator’s performance throughout the album is genuinely amazing.”

“The band’s hugely atmospheric and anthemic current single, Play, kicks off ‘Side B’, which actually features some of the record’s strongest songs. The punchy alt-rock of Town reels you in with its expertly judged catchy/crunchy push-pull, the soaringly cathartic choruses paying off the angsty verses in style - “there’s a calm before the storm” indeed. You’ll have already heard Boiled Over’s excellent slow-building, big-riffing heartbreak bop in stand-alone form: in a Deep Breaths context, it comes sandwiched between two of the best tracks on the whole album.”

“Deep Breaths feels like a band stepping fully into themselves. Consolers channel big guitar energy, sharp hooks and emotional honesty into a debut that sounds assured from start to finish. Sleator’s voice leads the charge, shifting from controlled intensity to full lift when the chorus demands it, while the rhythm section and twin guitars lock in with focus and bite. From the explosive rush of ‘Inhale’ to the defiance of ‘Left To Prove’, the scale of ‘Town’ and the punch of ‘Zombie Jesus Day’, this is a record built on conviction and connection. The hooks land, the performances feel alive, and the whole thing carries the belief of a band who know the songs are strong and the stages are getting bigger. Consolers have taken a deep breath and delivered a debut that hits hard.”