Contrived

About the artist

Formed in 2002, Contrived bring an aggressive blend of hardcore, pop and math rock influences, constructing a sound that is dark, at times esoteric, and often exhilarating. Cryptic, sometimes playful lyrics matched with desperate vocals puncture carefully structured instrumentals and experimentation, with varied and bombastic drumming adding texture to already layered guitars. A band with chops and a sense of direction, Contrived is frequently on the hiatus because several of its members play with Halifax outfit Wintersleep.

Top songs

1. Keepsake
2. Celebrate
3. Firing Squad
4. Not A Goodbye
5. At This Speed
6. Under the Radar
7. I Don't Ever Want to Get Married
8. South Dakota
9. Surrounded by Genius
10. Starshine

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