Groundstate is a heavy-hitting alt-rock musical duo of brothers Aidan and Connor Smith

With its 3 minutes runtime, “Perfect Timing” doesn’t hold any punches and maintains to not only keep the energy always coming…but raises the bar and elevates the energy to mind-blowing, neck-breaking head-banging levels with the song’s climactic second half.

“Perfect Timing” is a single of Groundstate’s sophomore album “The Things We Leave Unsaid” that was released on August 11th through Auspicious Recordings/Wolf Entertainment.

Writing songs was always a form of therapeutic and artistic outlet for Aidan, and this couldn’t be more true especially for “Perfect Timing”, as the song talks about being in a dark place and resurfacing once again to the light…the artists hope they could reach all people who need this kind of support through their music.

“Perfect Timing” starts with a bang and ends with an even bigger bang…

The heavy 90s-inspired alt-rock directions really pump the blood and get the energy flowing from within your body…and the culprit here is the banging drums, huge guitar riffs, the tight bass, and the soaring vocals…all the elements come together perfectly to create a unique, dark and powerful melodic experience.

The vocals really soar high in “Perfect Timing” and not just from a melodic point, but from an emotional angle too…it’s got some anthemic feel to it…makes you want to sing with it from the first time you hear it.

Wishing all the best to Groundstate and can’t wait to hear what they come up with next…we’re sure it’s going to be amazing.

Cheers!

Groundstate, a duo from Cleveland, Ohio, composed of brothers Connor and Aidan Smith, who have been writing songs together since 2014. Floating Away, their latest single, is released in support of their upcoming 3rd studio release. Their sound pays respect to the heaviness of 90s alt-rock with a plethora of tropes, all executed tastefully and with admiration… Think Alice In Chains or Pearl Jam, but with a unique voice that makes Groundstate’s voice one of a kind, and totally rocking riffs and flawless production, courtesy of the talented Jim Wirt, who have previously worked with Incubus and Centershift. 

Floating Away is electrifying. From the very first bars we are hit with a rhythmically disconcerting beat that sounds incredibly fresh and inventive, before the massive guitar, with the massive distortion hits home. The riffs of Floating Away are heavy and sinister, melodic and satisfying. The tone of the guitar is succulent and rich, the bass sounds meaty and boomy, the drums are driving and roomy, all the performances are effortless and the result is a feast of hard rocking riffs that are immediate and effective. The scratched solo takes you by surprise in a cloud of rhythmic haze that ends just as suddenly as it started. 

Groundstate’s latest single sounds organic and fresh, with the band opting to not rely on studio magic to give this song -or the whole album- its richness and rawness, leaving the tones, riffs, and the playing to do the talking instead, and they are indeed loud, and endlessly compelling.