San-Franciso alt-rock band Keepers of Humanity have released their second studio EP, Pansori – exploring the themes of paying homage to familial roots, finding peace from the love of a soulmate, suppressing passions to fulfill your parents’ dreams, and more. Their first release under Rockstone Records, the EP weaves through their eclectic mix of genres, with driving piano sounds intertwined with innocent-seeming vocals to create something theatrical, edgy, and modern. Inspired by its namesake – the ancient Korean art of rhythmic storytelling – Pansori follows in that element of tradition as a collection of five songs that explore the human experience. From the anguish of a misunderstood teenager and the gut-wrenching battles of adulthood to second chances in righting old ...