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Turnover kicked off (aka started…) in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 2009, with its members steeped in the pop-punk/emo circuit of the late 2000s. They spent their early years touring with like-minded acts and building up from grassroots shows, with a debut EP in 2011 and a full move into the alternative scene by 2013 with their Magnolia album. The life environment around them from Virginia Beach’s laid-back coastal vibes (kinda, I guess, maybe) to the DIY punk touring grind all helped ferment a sound that was restless, transitional, and looking outward beyond standard pop-punk tropes.
By the time they approached their second album, the band members were shifting personally and creatively: leaving behind some of their heavier touring mentality, questioning where the music was going, and really embracing introspection. That stretch of life (moving out of adolescence, reflecting on relationships and identity, and embracing broader sonic palettes) is reflected in their work, and gives their evolution a real “grown-up but still yearning” feel. They really rock and their sound feels relational.
Turnover’s overall sonic landscape can best be described as a transition from the energetic, upbeat buzz of pop-punk/emo into something moodier, more atmospheric and dreamy. According to AllMusic: they “outgrew their roots in emo and punk rock and evolved … into a more introspective sound that incorporated the lushness of dream pop and the tender melodies of indie pop.” The earlier era of the band delivered sharper guitars and more aggressive tempos; the later era softens edges, adds reverb, shimmering guitar layers, and a sense of distance and space in the mix.
Nostalgic day-dream kernels wrapped in shimmering guitar wash, where emotional clarity meets atmospheric haze.
They pick sounds that hover between clarity and blur: vocals that sit up front but are surrounded by ambient guitar trails; drums that are clean but mellow; melodies that linger rather than hit hard; and production that leans into space, delay, reverb, and introspective texture. The feeling is less “punk show” and more “late-night drive with the windows open, headphones half in/half out.”
On Peripheral Vision, our rec today, Turnover dial in a warm, wistful sonic palette. Guitars sparkle in the distance, drenched in reverb and delay, drums are crisp but restrained, and vocals are intimate yet carried by roomy production. Reviewers note the switch: from pop-punk to “sighing, wistful indie.” The album glides in a hazy half-wake state which are basically elements of dream pop and soft grunge meet indie rock’s clean lines. The atmosphere is immersive, often floating rather than charging, and you can feel the band carefully building a sonic space that invites reflection rather than moshing.
Lyrically, the album explores memory, change, and emotional limbo. Frontman Austin Getz sings about feeling older, disconnected, unsure → “I always remember things better than they were and miss people more than I should.” Tracks like “Diazepam” dig into self-critique, identity and insecurity (“Your father doesn’t like me ’cause I’m not into sports/ And your mother won’t approve…”). The album plays out as a diary of young adulthood in motion: the flirtation with new sounds, the leaving behind of old selves, the unresolved ache of growth. It’s less about big statements and more about the subtle churn of feeling caught between where you were and where you’re going.
Why Listen? If you’re drawn to albums that transport you somewhere halfway between nostalgia and introspection, Peripheral Vision is one of those records. It’s not just a collection of songs, it’s a mood, a texture, a moment. The sound design alone is compelling: shimmering guitars, thoughtful production, and vocals that invite you in. Beyond that, there’s authenticity: the band didn’t merely chase a trend; they allowed themselves to shift, evolve, and reflect their real life changes in the music. For listeners who want something dreamy yet grounded, emotionally honest yet sonically lush, this record delivers both heart and atmosphere.
turnover - peripheral vision
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This is damn near a perfect record, and I honestly depending the day, I might say it is. This is quintessential. This is required. This is remarkable.
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artist - Turnover
album - Peripheral Vision
album rating - 9.9/10
fave track - Diazepam
hon. men. #1 - New Scream
hon. men. #2 - Take My Head
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(Sources: Wikipedia · The Impact · AllMusic · Pitchfork · Still Listening Magazine · Reddit