Vs Self

Vs Self are a three-piece screamo/emo band from Apple Valley, California that formed in 2018. I know I'm late to the game with this band, since they've garnered a pretty strong following within the past few years. Their skeletal approach of drums, one guitar, and two vocals really works in their favour, as there's this melancholic, atmospheric spaciousness amidst the instrumental noodling that makes these songs stand out, with lyrics that really cut straight to the point. Their sadly relatably and anthemic, suited for both bedroom and live show scream-alongs. I'm sure most are at least tangentially aware of this band by now, but if not, enjoy.

Demo (2019)

1. Worthless

2. Leave Everything

3. Ti Esrever

4. Wake

Everything Seems Better Now (2020)

1. Homesick

2. Waves

3. Promise

4. Heartache

5. Leave Everything

6. Desert

7. Worthless

8. Yesterday by The Beatles: or Imagine by Yoko Ono as performed by John Lennon

9. Ti Esrever

10. Still

11. Wake

12. Mourn

Despair (2020)

1. Despair

Vs Self/Knumears (2022)

1. Vs Self - Maudlin

2. Vs Self - LJP.HTPaPSTLBM

3. Vs Self - Departures

4. Vs Self - Steep

5. Knumears - Harrison Bergeon Saved My Life

6. Knumears - I Love You Now I Love You Never

7. Knumears - Threehundredsxityfive days in a week

8. Knumears - Stuck At Sea With My Paddles On The Shore

Catalyst/Vs Self/Knumears/Party Hats (2024)

1. Catalyst - Yesterday's Apology

2. Knumears - No Count

3. Vs Self - Tide And Swell

4. Party Hats - Today's For Sale

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