DoCB return with their latest offering, released today on the wonderful Big Scary Monsters, and from the moment the album takes off it feels majestic. You can immediately tell this is the sound of a band that have levelled up their game. Opener Takeoffs and Landings sets the tone perfectly with its pulsing bass and joyous guitars, but that’s only the beginning. Straight away you’ll want to fasten your seatbelt, ready for take-off, and fully immerse yourself in the journey ahead.

“From This Summit We Can See the Heavens and Stars is an excellent slab of post-rock goodness that will delight fans of the genre but there’s so much more to it. There are cheeky post-metal influences making their appearance throughout the album, and it generally just feels heavier across the board. When Suddenly… is another prime example, pummelling its way into your ears before suddenly changing pace and kicking things up another gear. It’s thunderous and exciting, exactly how good post-rock should be.

You Are My Temple is another beautiful track with a clear ear for a strong melody, and as it morphs around the midway point into a completely different beast, it’s nothing short of magnificent. There’s just enough chugging riffs and double-kick drumming to keep heavier music fans happy while also reaching a whole new audience in the world of post-rock.

Migratory Patterns is all about patience and payoff, and it’s definitely worth the wait as it reaches dizzying heights with soaring synths and towering guitars. It’s a little hidden gem on the album.

I Hope That Road Leads You Somewhere Beautiful eases you in gently with gorgeous melodies and offers a real moment for reflection. The classic post-rock drums even make an appearance, but it’s all handled with such beauty. Written by guitarist Andie Gill in tribute to his partner, Roisin, who tragically passed away early last year, it’s one of the album’s most moving moments. Similarly, closing track Second Star to the Right and Straight On ’til the Morning is equally heartfelt. The heavy bass-driven breakdown and everything that follows provide a brilliant and relentless way to close an excellent journey and prepare for a hard landing.

It genuinely captures the feeling of a turbulent landing, but you’re in good hands with DoCB firmly in control of this plane. Go and check it out today!