From Snowstorm to Soundcheck: The Origin of In Color
Snowed In and Turning Up: In Color’s Debut EP “Snow Day” Melts the Line Between Pop and Rock
Sometimes, the best stories start when everything slows down. For Nashville-based band In Color, that moment came during a rare snowstorm in early 2024. What began as a few friends hanging out to ride out the cold turned into something much bigger — the spark that would become one of 2025’s most promising debut releases.
The four members — Holden Clontz, Matthew Hastings, Val Hoyt, and Miles Laderman — already shared years of friendship and musical history before forming the band. But once they started writing together, something clicked. Their connection became the heartbeat of their sound — a mix of alternative rock grit, pop melody, and an emotional honesty that feels both fresh and familiar.
That chemistry now takes center stage on their debut EP, Snow Day [Big Loud Rock]. Across its tracks, In Color move seamlessly between introspective moments and bright, anthemic energy. The breakout single “Headlights,” which has already surpassed five million Spotify streams, set the tone with soaring vocals and lyrics that feel like late-night confessions. Songs like “Time” shimmer with nostalgic warmth, reflecting on how fleeting connection can be, while “I Want You” adds bounce and edge — a simple, heartfelt ode to desire that perfectly closes the project’s first chapter.
What makes Snow Day stand out isn’t just the band’s ability to blend genres, but the way they capture emotion through sound. You can hear echoes of Coldplay and Kings of Leon, but there’s something distinctly their own in how they layer melody and mood. Every track feels alive, a reflection of four people creating from instinct rather than formula.
In Color’s story is rooted in friendship, but their music feels built for something bigger — a mix of vulnerability and confidence that hints at a long future ahead. Snow Day isn’t just a debut; it’s a snapshot of a band finding its rhythm and inviting the world to feel it with them.
