It had been a long time since I had been at the Crescent Ballroom, which lays smack dab in the middle of the college town in Phoenix. Despite the construction littering the streets of downtown, people were already lined up as early as 2 hours before they opened the doors. Some adorned Covet shirts giddy with excitement to see the band again, some were just there for a good time.

Covet released their fourth studio album ‘catharsis’ on April 7th of this year, after only a little over a month of the release the band has put the music video for the opening track ‘coronal’ out into the world.

Hailing from San Francisco, Covet are a trio who bring a laid-back west coast vibe to the math rock scene. Made up of guitarist and vocalist Yvette Young, bassist Brandon Dove and drummer Jessica Burdeaux. The group received positive feedback for their debut album effloresce released in 2018. Their sophomore album technicolor released in 2020 continued the chill vibes that already became the band’s trademark sound. Now with the release of catharsis, Covet has created a truly enjoyable ride for listeners to take alongside the band’s musical journey.

Catharsis is part of leading the pack in the ways of technical post-rock, little to no lyrics are sung so the intricate guitar can take its place in the spotlight. Being in the ranks with bands like Polyphia, (whom they also supported on tours in the past) the subgenre is on the rise and getting stronger.

Covet has announced its 2023 North American tour. The San Francisco-based band, consisting of singer and guitarist Yvette Young, bassist Brandon Dove, and drummer Jessica Burdeaux has locked in a 27-date tour across North America. As if a tour announcement was not enough, the group has been hinting at releasing another album; further details are coming soon.