Tag: pop punk

Allapartus Share Long Con

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Not sure if it’s nostalgia or the fact that I’ve been jamming that new Joyce Manor LP so much lately, but my love for good pop punk has definitely been swinging in full of late. That’s where I picked up on this new track from Allapartus, which captured me instantly, using all the tricks of the genre to make me a big sucker for the tune. I love how it opens with a swirl of angsty noise, only to pull it away in the first verse to allow for the song to seduce with the brevity of its pop moments. Once they hit the chorus, the whole song unleashes all that pent up energy, soaring into anthemic heights with a call to take back the world from those that seek to exploit it…doesn’t get more punk than that!

Joyce Manor Share I Know Where Mark Chen Lives

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I think if Bob Nanna was working in the modern pop scene, he’d probably sound an awful lot like this new Joyce Manor single, and I mean that in the best way. There’s something about Barry Johnson’s delivery in the middle of the verses that just has this natural bounce to it, and in doing so, it opens up the chorus for this massive hook. That chorus hits you with this explosiveness that doesn’t shy away from being catchy, embracing the band’s lineage and pushing forward simultaneously. Personally, I’m drawn to their naturalness, if that makes sense, as the track’s don’t seem put on or like their mimicking their heroes, so it’s refreshing to hear a song hit in this fashion. Looking forward to I Used to Go to This Bar, out January 30th via Epitaph.

Pleased to Meet You: Frog Fortress

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When you press play on the Frog Fortress single below, the single is intent upon shredding your ears, dropping in these huge hardcore/metal riffs and a furious pace that smashes in your ears. You’re rioting, turning the volume up as you slam-dance across your living room, and the suddenly, you’re not; the track completely switches modes, and drops in one of the most charming moments you’re likely to hear today…if you’re into little pop trinkets in your listening habits. If this track and the songs on the Demo EP are anything to go by, the Japanese based project has a whole lot more to offer!

Cranking Up Second Act’s Latest Single

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As of late, I’ve been itching to dive out on a skateboard and just hit the local park, speeding down with something delicious cranking in my ear, and if I’m being honest, in terms of new skate punk, you’re not going to find anything better than Second Act. Every little riff in this song, whether its the punk nod or the metal breaks feels exactly like my adolescence all rolled up in one song. If you dive into that chorus, you’ll hear the anthemic nature rising to the top, which creates this undeniable power that has me diving deep inside the group’s latest LP, Midlife Crisis. This is the perfect place to grab your coffee and get in your car and crank the stereo all the way up.

Myriads Share Spider Single

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Having begun as a mostly solo project, Maria DeHart’s Myriads now seems bigger than its early bedroom beginnings. But, while the sound of the latest single feels huge, in terms of effort, it doesn’t lose the sincerity in the way her craft works. Moments throughout tend to get punched up and aggressive, only to pull things back in and provide a little bit of softer intimacy to the listener. It’s a balancing act, but one that certainly illustrates the growth of her songwriting, as well as hints at where her new EP is headed; Find Ourselves again is scheduled for release this Spring.

Midcard Share Sick Single

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Austin outfit Midcard definitely caught my attention with their latest single, “Sick;” it has this sort of ramshackle brand of punk, though tinged with a bit more of a kind of Westerberg-ian influence. There’s a slight bit of a vocal curl working beneath everything, and that captures the balance between the energetic push and the sharp punk ethos they’re trying hard to hold onto. The group are working hard on prepping a new EP for this March, and it should be a riotous good time if the songs turn out as good as this one!

Footballhead Share Overthinking Everything

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If ever there was a tune that encompassed the spirit of a jilted Valentine’s day lover, musically speaking, I think it might be this fresh Footballhead track. Press play, wait a moment for those stabbing notes to set you up, then you’re greeted by this huge wall of pop punk that smacks you right in the face. If you’ve got the volume up, you might rush to turn it down, but in doing so, you’ll find yourself ensnared in the band’s pop tendencies, teasing you their blended balance of noise and pop. It’s loud and boisterous, and should get you raring to go today, just in case you didn’t get those roses I sent you. Overthinking Everything is out March 1st via Tiny Engines.

Check Out Big Cry Country

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Felt like I was going down a timid little path this morning, so was actively seeking out a little bit of rock n’ roll, which is how I stumbled onto Big Cry Country and their Living Conditions EP. From the instant you turn the EP on, you get nothing but a ripping tenacity, with these sharp rips and biting vocals that show off a sheer attitude; a come-and-take-it rock n’ rip vibe for sure. But, just because they’re pounding out on those drums and riffing doesn’t mean you’re not going to find a nice little tasty treat to consume inside; there’s plenty of melody and shit-ton of hooks to wrap your ears around, so you’ve just got to turn it up loud and let yourself have a bit of fun!

Martha Release Hope Gets Harder Video

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If you’re looking for obligatory pop punk it seems like the most reliable source the last few years has been Martha. Today, they’ve got a new single, and it’s as anthemic and hook-laden as anything they’ve released to date. Rushing in with furious guitars and pounding drums, the song soon settles into that melodic vocal delivery built perfectly for scream-alongs at the rock show! You can’t help but feel your feet tapping beneath you as your head starts to bob just a bit, then suddenly you breakout punching dancing across the room while singing along. Enjoy another ripper; Please Don’t Take Me Back is out on October 28th via Specialist Subject.

Curfews Drops Psalms to Strip To EP

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Felt like yesterday got sort of hung up in a kind of mellowed vibe, which was perfect, matching all the tunes that I was enjoying. But, today, I wanted to kick myself in the ass a little bit, get some energy beneath me and kind of kick on into the day…thus, here I am covering the new Psalms to Strip To EP from Curfews..more specifically, the closing track “Trophy Case.” You can feel the heaviness of this tune almost instantly, with that crunchy riff driving right through your speakers. Melody is omnipresent here, though mostly in the way the vocals are done, getting a little emphatic punch when necessary; it’s just a straight ripper you’re going to rush to turn up real loud!

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