On December 11th, 2015, Before The Streetlights came out with their third release, “Westward.” The release is on many different platforms and has a track list of five songs. iTunes puts them in the category of pop, but while listening, one genre doesn’t come to mind. Before The Streetlights brings a somewhat familiar sound to attention, but the sound is unique as it is mixed with every inch of themselves. Before The Streetlights has created their sound to become their own, and that’s part of their charm. This band is a good listen for anyone who has ears, but could be for lovers of State Champs, Fall Out Boy and many other great bands.
Compassion and motivation are only two words to describe the band; their new album “Westward” shows off these qualities and much more. Before The Streetlights spent two weeks in Los Angels, California recording their new album, rewriting music and double-checking to make sure everything was them at their best. This whole process took around eight months, including the filming and releasing of their new music video for "Goodnight, Goodbye," released almost a full month before their newest album "Westward."
The response Before The Streetlights got from their fans was outstanding; there are many people speaking out to them about their music and their love of it. Not only are all the fans excited to continuously play the newest CD, the band members Josh Courtney, Tyler Pritchett, Zach Schindler, and Tyler Courtney are all very ecstatic with the outcome, they are confident that this is the best music they have ever put out. Before The Streetlights feel as if this album is a great representation of where they were at that time, and they can't wait to make more music and leave another everlasting stamp on the music scene.
While listening to “Westward,” the feelings of the writers come through the lyrics. The band explained that they wrote all in the moment, which makes the journeys they take us through in the music all the better. Each and every song means something to all four of them, and they all incorporate their influences, creating a wonderful mix of many bands and genres. Before The Streetlights' five-song release is amazing, but all the fans are still craving for more.
