IN BALANCE REVITALIZES POP-PUNK WITH NEW SINGLE “TWO STEPS BEHIND”

California’s pop-punk legacy continues with the emerging pop-punk/melodic hardcore band In Balance. Their sound evolves techniques from groups like The Story So Far and Knuckle Puck, especially in their latest single, “Two Steps Behind.” 

There has been more than one “pop-punk renaissance.” The second one was responsible for In Balance’s influences; those groups challenged stagnancy within the subgenre by finding their voice within it instead of copying someone else’s. In Balance does this naturally, employing arena-loud power chords into catchy choruses paired with technically impressive lead vocals.

The song hits home regarding the band’s ethos: personal growth. It discusses life changes, finding hope after heartbreak, and figuring out what it means to move forward authentically. This is especially potent for modern creatives, who are often tasked with balancing multiple tasks at once. “Two Steps Behind” suggests that there may still be room for artists to keep making art for the sake of it.

Though up-and-coming, In Balance is no amateur act. Their technical prowess alone separates them from their peers, but their creative range solidifies their established presence in their scene. A combination of killer composition, instrumentalism, and integrity shows through strongly enough within “Two Steps Behind” that it might just act as a launching pad for In Balance.