Having undergone a bit of a maturity upgrade since their debut EP, Temperamental, this record encompasses all of the angst of the early-20-something, but doesn't care to mask the vulnerability behind pop-punk hooks and a raging cajon.

It's no secret that Tighticus Finch has been going through some changes. In 2016, they released their first EP, "Temperamental," embarked on the "It's Not a Phase" North American tour with ambient rock outfit Dreamer & Son, and parted ways with some integral band members and friends. When it was all over, vocalist Emily Ronna and guitarist CJ Rarela decided that even though the band had so much more life to live, it wasn't exactly the same band anymore. The hurdles of life experience had molded it, expanded their sound, lead them to realize there were emotions other than anger that needed to be expressed. It left them with a drive that could not be deterred. With that, they changed their name to Cardinals. Though Cardinals will once again be a full band, "Aftertaste" is the sole work of the old Tighticus Finch. it's acoustic, stripped, but so full of energy (and the occasional gang vocal.) They'd like to thank New Jersey pop/punk band My Lonely Heart for their vocal contributions, Dan Rarela for designing the new logo and album cover, and all of their friends and family for supporting them through this creative change. Cardinals is ready to bust through the world, stretch marks and all.