Parabola

Parabola
Background information
Origin	Burlington, CT, USA
Genres	Alternative metalcore, Alternative metal, Progressive rock, Djent, Easycore
Years active	2023–present
Labels	The Equation (2024–present), Chronically Online Music Co. (2023–2024)
Associated acts	CasioRobinson, Behold Here's Poison, Neo-Deconstructionists, The Deviled Egg Conspiracy, Bread Shop
Members	Kasper Ocheduzsko (2023–present), Casio Robinson (2023–present), Ethan Cavanna (2024–present), Sean Benham (2024–present)
Past members	Fiona Radmore, Aruna Lucier, Piper Normand

Parabola is an American alternative metalcore band formed in Burlington, Connecticut, in 2023. The band have described themselves as having influences from alternative metal, metalcore, post-hardcore, progressive rock, country, pop, and djent, but they are known for switching their genres up for a more unique sound. The band consists of guitarist/vocalist Kasper Ocheduszko, bassist Ethan Cavanna, keyboardist/vocalist Sean Benham, and drummer/guitarist/vocalist Casio Robinson.

Formation

Parabola was formed in 2023 by guitarist Kasper Ocheduszko and drummer Casio Robinson, since they had been playing with the current band at the time for a couple years and thought they should start writing their own music. Before Parabola's formation, Robinson had long prior developed a reputation for making his own music as his solo project CasioRobinson, as well as participating in other bands such as Behold Here's Poison and Neo-Deconstructionists.

Lineup Changes

The band existed since 2017 but had never created or released music as they just played covers live, and did not have a band name. This band consisted of Ocheduszko on guitar, Fiona Radmore on bass, and Mia Ausiello on vocals. Robinson joined the band on guitar in 2021, and Ausiello left the band in late 2022. The band went on to release the single Sad Grapes In A Bag in March 2023, and instrumental song primarily written by Radmore. Aruna Lucier joined in mid-2023 as vocalist, as well as Piper Normand a little later, also on vocals. Normand ended up leaving in December as she was too busy to contribute to the band meaningfully. The band released the single Voices shortly after.

The band announced the EP Mirrors would be released on May 24, 2024, but had to delay it as Lucier parted ways with the band. Shortly after the EP's release, the band went on to announce an amicable split with bassist Fiona Radmore, as well as introducing their new bassist Ethan Cavanna. On September 7, they announced their new keyboardist, vocalist, and main producer Sean Benham, and they released the single Feeling Free.

Discography

Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

The band released the first single, Feeling Free, on September 7, 2024, and they then released the second single Nightmare, on October 4. On October 25, the band announced via Instagram that the new album titled Beyond A Reasonable Doubt would be released on November 29, 2024, as well as announcing a third single named Turn The Page would release on November 1. They have promoted the album with a cryptic theme featuring a graveyard and calling the songs "doubts" and saying they are ready for "consumption".

Join The Equation artwork.

Join The Equation

Parabola announced their debut album titled Join The Equation would be released on August 9, 2024. It was produced mainly by Casio Robinson with the bass on some songs being produced by Ethan Cavanna and guitars on some songs by Kasper Ocheduszko. The album ranges from acoustic rock songs to hardcore beatdown and melodic metalcore, with a lot variety in between. It features the single Mistakes³ and four tracks from the previous EP - Remedy, Voices, Mirrors, & Stay With Me.

3(Mistakes)

The band surprise-dropped a new single not even a month after the release of their EP, titled "3(Mistakes)". The single sent the band into a shocking genre switch to beatdown hardcore with many reviewers likening it to bands like Knocked Loose and Dying Wish. The band has since stated that it is a one-time experiment and that they do not intend to make more music in that realm as it can sound somewhat monotonous when not done correctly.

Alongside the release, the band have encouraged engagement using the hashtag #jointheequation.

Mirrors EP

Mirrors EP artwork.

Mirrors is the band's debut EP. It was released on June 7, 2024, and was produced by Casio Robinson. It was initially set to release on May 24, but the band delayed the release to a later date after they parted ways with Lucier. The EP received positive reviews, with the audience agreeing the band had set a foundation to develop on for future releases. The band themselves released a statement, saying they decided to release an EP rather than a debut album, so they had time to develop a genre.

Four of the tracks on the EP were included on the debut album, with the other two included on the deluxe reissue.

Remedy

The band's third single for their upcoming release was released on March 12, 2024. Remedy was almost entirely written by Ocheduszko and Robinson, and is perhaps the best showcasing of their musical ability yet, as it features soaring vocal harmonies and a guitar solo. It also features a callback to Voices at the end of the second verse. During Ocheduszko's part ("I try, I try"), Robinson does background vocals using the melody from the line in Voices - "they linger, they linger".

Voices

The band released their second single, Voices, on January 22, 2024. The instrumental was written by Ocheduszko and Robinson; however, Lucier helped to write the lyrics during the recording session. The song actually did very well having been promoted by Robinson and Behold Here's Poison, and the band later announced they are working on an EP.

Sad Grapes In A Bag

Radmore said she once described raisins as "sad grapes in a bag" and the band liked it so much they used it as the song title for their first single, an instrumental song mostly written by herself and Ocheduszko, with production and additional instruments done by Robinson. It was released on March 1, 2023.

Upcoming music

The band released the new single Feeling Free on September 6, 2024, marking the first release featuring Benham. The single did extremely well, surpassing Think 2 Much as the band's second most streamed song. The band announced on September 29 via Instagram that they are working on a new album which is almost full tracked, as well as announcing the second single Nightmare which dropped on October 4.

Band members

Current members

• Kasper Ocheduszko – vocals, guitars, programming, guitar production (2023–present)
• Ethan Cavanna – bass, additional guitars (2024–present)
• Casio Robinson – vocals, guitars (2024–present), drums, orchestration, mixing, co-production (2023–present)
• Sean Benham – vocals, keyboards/synthesizers, programming, mastering, production (2024–present)

Former members

• Fiona Radmore – bass, backing vocals (2023–2024)
• Aruna Lucier – backing vocals, keys (2023–2024)
• Piper Normand – backing vocals (2023)

Live musicians

• Andrew Decker – drums (2023–present)

Catalogue

Albums

• "Beyond A Reasonable Doubt" (November 29, 2024)
• "Join The Equation" (August 9, 2024) // "Join The Equation (Deluxe Edition)" (September 21, 2024)

EPs

• "Mirrors" (June 7, 2024)

Singles

• "Sad Grapes In A Bag" (March 1, 2023)
• "Voices" (January 22, 2024)
• "Remedy" (March 12, 2024)
• "3(Mistakes)" (June 28, 2024)
• "Where It Ends" [Bailey Zimmerman cover] (July 27, 2024)
• "Leading Me On (Acoustic)" (August 8, 2024)
• "Feeling Free" (September 6, 2024)
• "Nightmare" (October 4, 2024)
• "Turn The Page" (November 1, 2024)

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