Boundaries know exactly what they want to do, how they want to sound, and where they want to go. Disregarding trends, fads, and whatever the flavor-of-the-month may be, the band hyper-focus on a full-scale sensory onslaught of their own design. They stretch their sound almost to a breaking point, reining in fits of polyrhythmic bloodletting with a respite of powerful and poignant melodies.

For as extreme as the sonic dynamics are, it’s the extremity of the group’s intent that makes their signature style dangerous and utterly alive.

A clear sense of purpose drives the Connecticut quintet—Matthew McDougal [vocals], Cory Emond [guitar], Tim Sullivan [drummer, vocals], Nathan Calcagno [bass, vocals], and Cody DelVecchio [guitar]—and defines their fourth full-length LP and Sumerian Records debut, Yearning: the unbeautiful after.

In the end, Boundaries stand alone with this body of work.

“For us, music is about doing things in a way other people aren’t,” Matthew leaves off. “It’s how we reached this point. Yearning: the unbeautiful after is a reminder to follow your instincts. If you think something is worth doing, it is. Listen to yourself.”