I See Stars perfect a push-and-pull between sweeping hard rock, metallic energy, and electronic dance music on their fifth full-length album, Treehouse. In order to achieve that often illusory balance, the Warren, MI quartet—Devin Oliver , Brent Allen , Jeff Valentine , and Andrew Oliver —rebuilt their very foundation, creatively and personally. The shimmering “Calm Snow” begins the record with an entrancing cinematic crescendo juxtaposing keys and striking vocals. Elsewhere, “Everyone’s Safe in the Treehouse,” mixed by Bendeth, showcases the marked progression as each element shines and culminates on an arena-size chant.
