Band responds to mixed reviews of new single “Boundaries”
Boundaries, now signed to Sumerian Records, recently released their latest single, “Skies cast amber black,” on March 20th, to mixed reviews. The band’s fans took to various platforms like YouTube and Reddit to offer their feedback on the production and mixing of the track, expressing some disappointment with the technical aspects that detracted from what could have been considered one of Boundaries’ best songs.
Comments like “someone put a boundary on the low-end in the mix I believe,” and “awesome buildup and then just completely messed up by the horrible mix” were quite common among fans. Vocalist Matthew McDougal from Boundaries acknowledged these comments when he came across them on the r/metalcore subreddit. McDougal expressed his gratitude for the support of the subreddit and discussed why the band chose to sign with Sumerian Records. He mentioned that labels often overlook artists like them and opt for more mainstream genres emphasizing the importance of overnight success, which he believes is the theme of their new song. Despite the mix’s divisiveness among fans, the band put their heart and soul into creating it, expressing their love for the final product.
People pointed out that the mix sounded better in the music video on YouTube, and McDougal shared the differences in sound quality across various streaming platforms. Guitarist Cody DelVecchio confirmed his contributions to the track in the comments. The difference in audio quality due to different streaming platforms was highlighted by users who listened to it on platforms like Qobuz and Spotify.
McDougal explained that the mix might grow on fans over time; having listened to it since November, he has developed a fondness for it. Despite the mixed reception, DelVecchio’s screaming vocals and the band’s musical direction remain intact. The band members appreciate the feedback from their supporters and acknowledge their different preferences regarding the mix. They look forward to producing new music with the significant resources available through Sumerian Records.
Fans curious about the mix or interested in exploring Boundaries’ new single can listen to it on various streaming platforms and judge for themselves. Regardless of the mixed reviews, the band appreciates the honesty of their fans and is excited to share more music in the future.