Michigan’s Charmer deliver their most dynamic and charged-up collection to date with Downpour, their long-awaited third LP out today on Counter Intuitive Records. Seamlessly blending technical riffs, analog texture, and bursts of distortion, Downpour combines the melodic intensity of the late 90s Long Island punk scene with the dreamy, atmosphere vibes of The Cure.
Throughout, moments of vulnerability collide with undeniable, soaring hooks as vocalist/guitarist David Daignault reflects on life in the isolated Upper Peninsula. Joined by guitarist Neil Berg, bassist Zack Alworden, and drummer Nick Erickson, Daignault’s soul-stirring vocal performance channels his bittersweet pursuit of creativity and the quiet weight of new parenthood.
Formed in 2015, Charmer hails from a town defined by its beauty and isolation. Marquette, Michigan is both their muse and final boss, where their knack for melancholy feels especially potent against the frigid shores of Lake Superior. Their environment is foundational to their sound, too––without the distractions of a big city scene in their way, Charmer creates as their only way of finding connection and meaning in a place that feels like the edge of the world.