Cliffdiver

For their debut album, the members of CLIFFDIVER wanted to make a record that really represented who they were. That’s because, although the band have previously released two EPs, Exercise Your Demons is the first record they’ve made that features what they now consider to be their final line-up, following the permanent addition of vocalist of Briana Wright. Already an outfit that was both proudly genre-defying and unashamedly emo, after Wright appeared on their 2020 single “Gas City”, they knew she had to join the band properly. Produced by Seth Henderson and mastered by Wil Yip, the record not only captures the musical essence of the band but also builds off their homegrown success. That’s something which has seen them share stages with K. Flay in Tulsa and the likes of Hot Water Music, The Wonder Years, and Spanish Love Songs at 2021’s iteration of The Fest, as well as get airplay on Tulsa’s 104.5 The Edge, and sign with SideOneDummy. They’ve also played a lot of disc golf. A deep exploration of grief inspired by a recurring dream vocalist Joey Duffy had about a late ex-fiancée, the nine songs that comprise Exercise Your Demons fling the door wide open musically for the band while also making important statements about mental health. Both Duffy and Wright have survived suicide attempts in the past, and they want this record to offer hope and strength to anyone who hears it. It is, by its very existence, a testament to what happens if you don’t let your demons win.