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
The legendary song came out 16 years ago and to celebrate the existence of one of the most incredible songs ever, Kara Connolly has released a new version. Continue reading Kara Connolly Celebrates the Sweet 16 of The All-American Rejects Emo Hit “Swing, Swing” with a Pop Ballad Version
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
No Small Children is on fire right now after playing an incredible set at RIOT FEST and releasing their latest album titled “What Do The Kids Say?” Continue reading No Small Children Release Nostalgic Music Video Following Unforgettable RIOT FEST Performance
The group is “primarily a family affair with brothers Peter and Andrew Gomez joining their cousin, Chris Reynolds and his friend Sean O’Hanlon to form a covers band for a friend’s memorial gig,” they say. “When Laurence Burden was recruited as vocalist they began writing original material.” They describe their sound as “like the dismantling of the war machine in front of a crowd ready to smash the system. It’s an angry howl, an impassioned plea to dance, shout and feel,” which they compare to Nirvana, The Pixies and At The Drive-In. Continue reading ‘Conflict Resolution’ by Bloody English Is Straightforward, Anxious London Punk
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”
Laura Jane Grace, the bold and talented lead singer of indie rock band Against Me!, opens up in the YouTube talk show #TheTherapist presented by Noisey. She talks about coming out as transgender, mental health… Continue reading Laura Jane Grace Opens Up on The Therapist Presented by Noisey/Vice
‘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
