As It Is

As It Is

As It Is is a pop punk band from Brighton, England, formed in 2012. The group is active from 2012 to the present and is known for its pop punk sound, with emo and rock elements also associated with its early work.

Line-up

The band includes Patty Walters, Ben Bliss, Patrick Foley, Alistair Testo, Andy Westhead and Ronnie Ish. Patty Walters is the band’s YouTuber member, and the group is described as a UK band of his. Andy Westhead is no longer part of the group, while Ronnie Ish joins as a permanent member after beginning as a touring guitarist.

Releases and label

As It Is is signed to Fearless Records. The band releases four EPs and three albums, including Never Happy, Ever After, okay. and The Great Depression. Never Happy, Ever After appears on Fearless Records and okay. follows in 2017. The Great Depression arrives in 2018.

Sound and comparisons

The band is described as melodic and earnest, with an emo-inspired style. Their music is compared to the early material of Taking Back Sunday and The Starting Line. Never Happy, Ever After is described as emo and pop punk, while okay. takes a heavier direction but stays close to the band’s core sound. The Great Depression is described as emo and post-hardcore influenced.