I Prevail
This oft-cited genre label, "post-hardcore," is a true musical grab bag. It can take you from the most delicate breathy vocals, delivered over ambient soundscapes and soft acoustic guitars, directly to breathtaking outbursts of rage—sometimes within just one song. But that's exactly what fans of bands like I Prevail from Rochester Hills, Michigan, appreciate.

Since 2013, Brian Burkheiser (vocals), Eric Vanlerberghe (vocals), Steve Menoian (guitar), and Gabe Helguera (drums) have been operating in this musical field—and have achieved a status that extends far beyond the genre. They have been nominated twice for a Grammy, have gold and platinum records on their shelves, and continue to surprise both old and new fans with their music. In May, I Prevail will be back live at four German concerts in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Munich, and Hamburg.

I Prevail recently released a single that perfectly showcases their range in a single song. "Deep End (Stripped)" features the "Stripped" version, which is so dazzling, poppy, and catchy that it could easily be placed between an Ed Sheeran and Giant Rooks song on the radio. The original version, found on their 2022 album "True Power," erupts in melodic fury in the chorus. And the live recording, recorded in London in 2023, seems even more majestic and powerful than the studio version, whipped up by the audible commitment of the audience.

I Prevail not only manage to produce this marriage of melody and aggression in the studio with a gun license, they are also an incredibly well-rehearsed, powerful live band. Songs like the hardcore outburst "Body Bag," the power ballad "Hurricane," the grim, screamo-infused "Self-Destruction," the 2016 hit "Scars" (which opens the album "Lifelines"), and the long-time fan favorite "Blank Space" from 2014, which emphasizes the hardcore roots, all demand to be heard and played live. That's exactly what I Prevail will be doing on their upcoming tour in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Munich, and Hamburg. Perhaps they'll even surprise us with new material—there are rumors of a follow-up to "True Power."