This Is Exploding

As powerful as their name implies, Cleveland’s This is Exploding has been putting out the kind of rarefied musical energy that only comes from the friction of distinct voices. With each song crafted by all four members, their music has a uniqueness and honesty to it that is rarely found these days.

Formed in the fall of 2002, This is Exploding has achieved a maximum amount in a little time. In the first year, they have gone on to play 40 shows in 8 cities, get airplay on upwards of 200 college radio stations, two compilations, be featured on two independent film soundtracks, write an extensive catalog of songs, and produce, record, and design their self-titled EP.

They are currently finishing up the recording of their first full length and are putting together a lengthy tour in support of it.

"Straight-forward power-pop band produces pieces that with a lot more polish could be standard radio fare. The four-members, who all write independently, clearly know the elements of a song." - Ted Power at demorama

"The name fits the band as they are definitely exploding onto the Cleveland music scene in a big way. The band has played a host of shows in over 6 markets already, as well as having their music featured in Independent films. The band plays their style of tunes, and take no prisoners as they rock their little world, be on the lookout for this band in the next little while, and you will remember the name of This Is Exploding." - rikksreviews.com

"I’ve got a notable soft spot for alt-laced-pop and This Is Exploding fits the bill. Even better is the fact that the band also weaves in rock to the mix. So with guitars, great melodies, and not at all abrasive vocals the EP proves entertaining. " - epinions.com

"All in all a very well done first effort in which the highpoints are fairly high and the low points are simply less high." - Larry Mac of domain cleveland

"A great mix of rock and pop guitar sound and a musical punchiness that makes the listen fly by, causing you to hit play over and over again." - southofmainstream.com