Polyphia Remember That You Will Die
Rise Records (available now)
10/10
The guitar band with a difference releases a stunner
While there are many fresh guitar heroes online these days, the anticipatory appetite for the latest Polyphia album has been quite something. As an instrumental‑based four‑piece, they’ve been together since 2010 with guitarists Tim Henson and Scott LePage amalgamating a broad span of styles. Be it Guthrie Govan‑style shred, chords/rhythms as favoured by neo‑soul players such as Isaiah Sharkey, K‑Pop extended chord progressions or mathematical rhythmic cleverness à la Animals As Leaders, it makes for a heady brew.