With their last record “Exercising Your Demons” being filled with instant classic tracks such as “Ikea Strikes Again,” “Who Let The Hawgz Out” and “New Vegas Bomb” you would imagine their sophomore record would be a tough act to follow.
This year’s California is for Lovers Fest, curated by Hawthorne Heights, was a vibrant celebration of music, community, and nostalgia.
Welcome to the world of In The Middle., a band that transcends traditional music to create an immersive multi-media experience. Blending a comic book narrative with a concept album and rock opera, their unique sound and aesthetic carve out a space all their own, echoing the eccentric creativity of visionary artists. In this dystopian universe, neurotransmitters are currency, and mental health battles unfold against a backdrop of societal decay. Join Mars and Apollo, two intrepid puzzle solvers, as they confront TIM—the enigmatic entity that harvests brain activity for power. Through sound, story, and rebellion, they fight to reclaim their humanity in a world where reality is increasingly distorted. Things are getting fuzzy now... and we need to wake up. Experience the adventure of In The Middle and discover a sonic journey unlike anything you’ve ever heard before.
Listen to In The Middle. Now