Emnibis’ journey has been one filled with trials and tribulations, leading them to be the four-piece alt-rock/pop-punk band they are today. Hailing from the darker depths of Surrey, Casey Newman, Sam Cowlam together with newest members Elliott Davis and Matt Clark have just released their most exciting single yet. All ages between 19 and 22 they may seem fresh on the scene, but this band have been best friends and gigging together for years. Formed in 2012, Emnibis have been a solid cog in the pop-punk machine in Surrey for almost four years, with the founding members of the band playing together for almost eight. The four-piece have a list of influences, from Blink-182 to Alkaline Trio, Lower Than Atlantis to All Time Low. Their sound reflects this, but as with so many bands in the genre Emnibis have something ear-catching and slightly unexpected to bring to the table, to set them apart from those in the scene. Bassist Sam Cowlam said of their sound: “I like to think that, even though we are pop-punk in our style, we bring something slightly different to the table with a sound similar to that of current UK rock bands with heavier guitars.”. Their process begins with lead singer Casey Newman, who writes the lyrics, then is put out to the rest of the band for creative criticism and hard graft to make the finished piece. Emnibis’ three releases have been met with high praise, the first being their five song eponymous EP released in March 2014. The first song ‘Trapped’ is striking and fast, with crunchy verses and a chorus that begs to be belted at full volume, and penultimate track ‘Nightmare’ has a true 90s pop-punk feel. Single ‘Origami Heart’ released in February of 2015 boasts a more mature sound with solid vocals and remarkable production, and most recent track ‘Breakthrough’ is lyrically impressive. The band shared a stage at Guilfest 2014 with the likes of Gnarwolves, Gallows and The Blackout. Their first major festival, they were second up on the Sunday on The Big Cheese Cave stage. Their live show is explosive, ramping up the energy that is so evident on record. While previously searching for a new drummer, the band spent some time working on their acoustic sessions. Their alt-rock style lends itself unexpectedly to the fragility of playing without amplification, and intensifies the vocals on a more intimate and personal level. In 2016, Emnibis approached Ben Sansom of Lower Than Atlantis, one of the band’s key influences, to produce their new single. This opportunity has come at a time when the band are just beginning to make a name for themselves within the scene, and have a real sense of moving on towards bigger and better things. With two singles and an EP under their belt, the band are going into studio time with some experience and a big name behind them; all feedback coming from recent sessions being positive it seems as though the only way is up from here.

Written by Maddy Hardman