Ithomiid’s ‘Earthbound’ is punishingly melodic hardcore with some clear cues from the metal and alt-rock worlds. They describe their approach as featuring, “introspective lyrics backed with a progressive hybrid of fast paced punk and heavy hard metal.” Continue reading Ithomiid’s ‘Earthbound’ Is Crunchy Hardcore with a Melodic, Personal Take
“…I think our friends at home thought what we were doing was “so cool,” while we also had an itch somedays not to be eating fast food and driving across the vast nothingness of America…” – The Six Sevens Continue reading The Six Sevens Sing about the Fear of Missing Out on New Record “Watch Your Head”
‘Fast Friends’ by Dad Hats is fast, sad indie rock fused with high-energy take on pop punk. “Dad Hats flirts with the nineties, makes out with indie rock and is married to catchy hooks,” they say, and set “themselves apart in the Nashville music scene with nonstop, high energy live shows.” Continue reading ‘Fast Friends’ by Dad Hats Is High-Strung Indie with an Emo-Pop Take
‘Nightstreet’ by Queenstreet Moonrunners is some patient, post-punk-oriented pop rock out of Sweden. These guys bring a lot of different influences to the table. That shows in the diverse range of acts they have played with on the road. Continue reading ‘Nightstreet’ by Queenstreet Moonrunners Is Indie with Diverse Influences
Bony Macaroni’s ‘Piece of Shit’ is a sweet, anthemic pop punk with a pounding, raucous approach. These guys say they “are making self-loathing cool again. At least, they hope so. Because, after previous failed attempts at life in general, these dudes want to give a fuck again.” Continue reading Bony Macaroni’s New Track Brings a Zany, Sarcastic Tone to the Self-Loathing of Emo Pop
Young Rising Sons are out with two new catchy singles titled “Scatterbrain” and “SAD (Clap Your Hands).” Both songs have a unique vibe and fit well as Side A and Side B on a 45. After hearing both songs back to back you will feel amped up and ready for more great music from Young Rising Sons. “SAD (Clap Your Hands)” is a catchy indie-rock … Continue reading Young Rising Sons Release Two Catchy Anthems “Sad” and “Scatterbrain” as Spotify Listeners Soar
‘Make It Out Alone’ by Loser Points is sad, melodic pop punk with a skate-oriented, decidedly hardcore edge. On their upcoming full-length, Denial and Error, “short hardcore blasts are replaced with massive rock hooks, enormous pop harmonies, and unforgettable sing-along choruses.” Continue reading ‘Make It Out Alone’ by Loser Points Is Clean, On-Point Pop Punk with an Edge
Bringing back the classic garage band look and pop-punk sound is OLC (Overseas Love Crisis) with recent song and music video, “Still Okay.” The video, filmed at an actual house party in rural Indiana, reflects… Continue reading Return to Pop Punk with OLC’s “Still Okay”
‘FU/FA’ by Daniels Street is jangly, eclectic pop punk with a melancholy sensibility. They describe the tune as, “about a relationship gone bad and drug abuse, making use of both electric and acoustic guitars. It approaches heavy subject matter with a light attitude,” Continue reading ‘FU/FA’ by Daniels Street Is Jangly, Eclectic Pop Punk with Sad Lyrical Themes
Caelo’s ‘All You Need’ is clean, expansive punk rock out of South Africa with a straightforward pop sensibility. The duo says the “track showcases fuzzed-up riffs, grunge-pop hooks and gritty textures, transitioning in between nuances of tone and drive to deliver a melody that’s simultaneously easy on the ear and unrefined.” They say, “alternative rock is where we aim to innovate, and ultimately reinvigorate the … Continue reading Caelo’s ‘All You Need’ Is Clean, Expansive South African Pop Punk
