Newly established Cincinnati band Actual Villains create powerful, catchy anthems about heartache and passion as expansive as any made by long-time big rock demigods. Their new self titled EP recorded by Tyler Smyth of Dangerkids (Rise records) captures the dynamic sound created by Jj cooper and Andrew DeNeef, formerly of post hardcore band Close to home. (Razor & tie records/ Artery Recordings) Their new project blends pop punk with radio rock almost seamlessly. This EP showcases an unusually mature-sounding band capable of delivering the most intimate lyrics in the biggest, boldest musical frame of sound and has the emotional range of tracks like "Wasted youth" a deep introspective song about losing yourself to addiction. The extremely catchy, almost pop punk "Cave In", to the dynamic and transcendent Actual Villains manifesto "Everything I know", a song about never giving up on your dreams and living your life to the fullest, that features beautiful string arrangements, driving rhythm and soaring vocals. You can find Actual Villains new self titled EP out now on iTunes, Amazon and their website actualvillains.com. We are Actual Villains, formerly Close to Home (Razor & Tie Records / Artery Recordings)