GENRE; Alt Rock Pop/ Alternative Rock/ Classic Rock/ Rock n Roll/ Classic Sound / Rock Pop

RELEASE DATE; 18 March , 2026

RATING; 4.3/5

AYCE’s debut EP All You Can Eat feels like a band stepping onto the scene with real intent rather than just testing the waters. Right from “Hardball,” the band sets the tone early with the sharp, no-nonsense line, “if you want to strike a deal, you gotta up your game,” capturing the track’s competitive edge and unapologetic attitude. There’s a punchy, no-frills energy that grabs attention, driven by Ramsey Ord’s tight drumming and Sara Bunge’s confident, slightly gritty vocal tone. “Sound Off” really feels built for a live setting, especially with the line “Everybody sound off, sound off, wanna hear the crowd talk,” which practically demands a crowd to shout it back. while On “Go,” AYCE delivers some of their sharpest lyricism, with lines like “Don’t expect me to help when you need fixing. Can’t feel your pain if you won’t reroute”, capturing a mix of blunt honesty and emotional distance that hits hard over the track’s driving rhythm.

What stands out across the EP is how naturally the band blends their strengths. Jessica Heming’s keyboard and production work give songs like “Turn It Around” and it hits with an honest, relatable vibe “You see the fun times that your friends have shared, you wonder why life can’t be more like theirs” mixing a little envy and reflection over a driving, upbeat groove that makes you want to keep listening. It adds just enough atmosphere to lift the track beyond standard rock territory. Then there’s “Feel Good,” AYCE captures a laid-back, reassuring vibe with lines like, “The world has its problems, but you’ll never solve them all, so relax and breathe,” reminding listeners to let go and enjoy the moment. Anchored by solid instrumentation and an easygoing groove that breaks up the intensity of the earlier tracks.

There’s also a more personal side to the record that comes through, especially on “Broken Past.” It’s a slower, more reflective track that gives Bunge space to stretch vocally and emotionally. With lines like “staying up all night with endless thoughts of shame” capturing the emotional weight of confronting past mistakes. The performance feels less polished in a good way—more honest, more direct and it closes the EP on a note that sticks.

All You Can Eat doesn’t try to reinvent rock, but it doesn’t need to. It’s a straightforward, energetic debut with enough personality to make AYCE stand out. There’s a sense that they’re just getting started, and that’s part of what makes this release worth paying attention to.

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