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Cinders

Ep. 157

When CINDERS takes the stage, the trio — Montana Smith [vocals, guitar], Adrian De La Cruz [bass], and

Brad Bennett [drums] — uncork a flood of emotion and energy. The chemistry between these three

longtime friends manifests out loud within a lush and lively hybrid of alternative, indie, and pop. Since

debuting in 2016 with their self-titled album, Cinders, they’ve architected an inimitable sound steeped in

irresistible melodies and artful instrumentation, while amassing nearly 15 million collective streams and

comparisons to such artists as Grouplove and The Front Bottoms. The band’s 2018 sophomore album,

Looking Forward To Looking Back, highlighted by the fan-favorite singles “Sleep Walking” and “Tree

House,” brought the band critical acclaim. Throughout their growing career, CINDERS has toured across


North America and the UK, performing with the likes of Ritt Momney, Dorothy, The Collection, and Sub-

Radio, and attracting a fervent following worldwide.

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