What's the general consensus about Being As An Ocean, La Dispute, and Defeater in the Brand New fandom? I've been listening to Being as an Ocean off and on for about a year or so and I've always thought they were cool, but never really had them on repeat. I'm not sure why but lately I can't stop listening to them. La Dispute and Defeater though are a different story. I've been hooked for years now and continue to listen to them over and over.

In regards to their music genre, I know they aren't exactly Brand New-esque, but their emotional, introspective lyrics about relationships and faith remind me of Brand New in that way. Not exactly the music, but the heavy overtones in their writing styles. Anyone else love them? Hate them? See the connection I'm making? Don't see it? Let's talk about this.