Sleep Theory, Nevertel, Oxymorrons, Stray View

Often the best compliment you can give a band is that they don’t sound exactly like anything you’ve ever heard before. The Memphis alt-metal band’s new album, Afterglow, combines many familiar music cues but arranges them in a way that feels entirely fresh. Lead clean vocalist Cullen Moore weaves notes of smooth R&B flavor into his metal frontman vocals, while guitarist/unclean vocalist Daniel Pruitt provides metalcore growls. The band can get seriously heavy, but verses and prechoruses also can often call to mind the melodic hooks of Fall Out Boy and Linkin Park tunes. The resulting sonic smoothie proves to be a sweet treat that goes down very easily and has broad appeal for fans who enjoy a wide range of rock styles. Bottom line: Don’t sleep on Sleep Theory.

Sleep Theory, Nevertel, Oxymorrons, Stray View • Wed, June 4 at 7:30 pm • $29 • All ages • Knitting Factory • 919 W. Sprague Ave. • sp.knittingfactory.com