SLUG Mag Soundwaves Episode #239 – Despite Despair Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 18:48 Share Share Link EmbedDespite Despair will release their debut full-length album, GEIST, in late summer 2016, and continue carrying the torch of Provo hardcore. Vocalist Brett Barrett and bassist Kai Cox created, developed and recorded the new album and each part. Despite Despair were founded and formed in 2008 by Barrett and the band’s original drummer, Trevor Espinoza. “When we first discovered the Provo scene, Provo was so open-minded and creative,” says Barrett. Keep your eyes peeled for the release of Despite Despair’s debut full-length album, GEIST.