Artist: The Higher
Album: It’s Only Natural
Label: Epitaph Records
Purchase: Amazon
Release Date: June 23rd, 2009

Overall: 8.0
Music: 7.5
Lyrics: 6.5
Production: 8.5

The Higher are a band that have shown consistent efforts ever since there debut Histrionics, which cemented them as a band that could compete with all the other pop-punk bands out there. They proved themselves to be a step above the rest with there infectious melodies and impressive vocal range (courtesy of Seth Trotter). Now they are back with their third album, It’s Only Natural. Can they prove themselves to be the mainstream sensation that they have set themselves up to be with their previous albums? Or will they fall just below the bar of hitting it big this time around?  Read more...

The Higher are streaming their new album, It’s Only Natural, on their PureVolume page. It’s Only Natural is due out June 23rd.

The ablum art for The Higher’s new album, It’s Only Natural, can be seen below. It’s Only Natural hits stores on June 23rd.

The Higher have set June 23rd as the release date for their new album, It’s Only Natural. The bands cover of 
Ne-Yo’s “Closer” can now be heard on their MySpace page.

Produced by Mike Green (Paramore, The Matches), It’s Only Natural features twelve tracks that ooze hormones and heartbreak for a fun, sexy album that’s filled with songs like the irresistibly dancey “It’s Only Natural,” the pool-side anthem “Undertaker” and a seductive cover of Ne-Yo’s “Closer,” (available for stream here) which will be wearing grooves from dance floors to backseats all summer long. Prepare to fall in love with Vegas’ hottest attraction.  Read more...

Tom Oakes, guitarist for The Higher, has announced his departure from the band. You can check out an update from the band below.

The Higher regrets to inform everyone that due to personal and creative issues, Tom Oakes has decided to take leave from the band. We wish him the best in his future projects. The Higher will continue on and will perform at all dates posted. The Higher wishes to thank all their fans for their understanding, support and love during this time and hopes to see you on tour.

The full lineup for the 2008 Warped Tour has been announced. Check out the bands and the dates they will be playing below.  Read more...

Bands have been announced for the SmartPunk stage at this Vans Warped Tour. Check out the lineup below.

6/20 – 8/17

Alesana
Set Your Goals

6/20 – 7/20

A Day To Remember
The Maine
The Higher

7/22 – 8/17

The Human Abstract
Confide
Bring Me The Horizon

6/20 – 7/6

Stick to your Guns
August Burns Red
Forever the Sickest Kid

7/9 -7/26

Just Surrender
Madina Lake
Every Aveunue  Read more...

Sherwood has announced their first headlining tour with The Matches, Houston Calls, The Higher and We Shot The Moon. Check out the dates below.  Read more...

The Higher’s new video for “Dare” can be seen below.

Motion City Soundtrack has announced several more tour dates for their upcoming summer tour with special guests: Sherwood, The Higher, and The Forecast.

July 15 – Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck
July 16 – Little Rock, AR – Juanita’s Cantina
July 17 – Nashville, TN – Rocketown
July 19 – Saint Petersburg, FL – State Theater