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It's probably safe to say that the most commonly asked question for a band is, "what do you sound like?" But after four years, The Epilogues still struggle to find an answer, but it's not for lack of trying. The four piece band out of Denver, CO has been shrugging in response to that question for most of its existence. The Epilogues began as two friends (singer/guitarist Chris Heckman and keyboardist Nathaniel Hammond) hoping to create something different in the Denver scene. After years of experimenting with tones and effects, as well as the additions of drummer Jason Hoke and bassist Jeff Swoboda, the band eventually stumbled onto the sound that would, in fact, set them apart from the rest. If you wanted to keep it vague, you could call them indie rock or even synth rock, but past that, the genre lines begin to blur. In their debut EP, "The Beautiful, The Terrifying," The Epilogues have somehow managed to successfully walk the line between mainstream and experimental music. The tracks seamlessly transition between such radio-friendly, pop-rock tracks as "Hurting You" and less traditional, electronic-influenced tracks like "On the Radio" or "Caroline." While there is no shortage of influences that gave rise to these songs, The Epilogues have a sound that is very much all their own. Meshing dark undertones with infectious dance hooks, you may not know what to call it, but one thing is certain... The Epilogues are a rare breed and are bound for the national spotlight.

When I told a friend I’d be reviewing the Epilogues’ debut album for Scene, she caught me by surprise with her fawning: “It made me fall in love again… and I’ve never been in love.”
...The Beautiful, The Terrifying is more like a post-breakup medicinal, good for any lover without a warm body to cling to. Erik Myers - Scene Magazine

If you don't know about The Epilogues, you no longer have an excuse. The lyrics of "The Beautiful, The Terrifying" are surprisingly well crafted. Bathed in a tidal wave of sound that includes layered vocals, soaring synth, clean guitar and an understated, yet highly effective rhythm section. Nick Scheidies - The Collegian

If you love the '80s, you'll love the Epilogues. They deliver what sounds for all the world like the genuine item Michael Roberts - Westword

The Beautiful, The Terrifying, to me, is the creation of raw talent, excruciating patience and above all an iron-fist dedication that new acts need to model themselves after if they themselves wish to break out in an already watered down industry. B.A. Frederick - Colorado Music Buzz