Wet Leg – “Chaise Longue” Wet Leg is a band from Isle of Wight comprised of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, and together they make up one of the best and most original bands I’ve heard in years. “Chaise Longue” … Continue Reading
Posts Tagged: pop/punk
They’re BACK: Rainy Day Crush – “Heartbreak (And How To Get Over It)”
Rainy Day Crush “Heartbreak (And How To Get Over It)” I’m Still Alive Rainy Day Crush are back in a strong way. This is the way Power Pop should sound; resounding chords crashing down, vocals to die for, a melody … Continue Reading
Literate Punk Pop: SKATERS – “In Your Head”
SKATERS “In Your Head” Rock And Roll Bye Bye You gotta love a band who claim their members are dickface mubblebump, the sultan of yahweh, and troublesome loner boy. This is fun, punk pop at its best. I would call it DIY, but … Continue Reading
Dark Matters: Dreams of Vertigo – “An (Un)Easy Goodbye”
Dreams of Vertigo “An (Un)Easy Goodbye” Reject University, Pt. 2: From Six 2 Midnight What a band. Dreams of Vertigo slash their way through their material, leaving no survivors. Think of the Offspring at their best. Well, Dreams of Vertigo … Continue Reading
Summer Power Punk: Braids – “Joni”
Braids “Joni” Companion Braids is from Montreal. Wow, what a wonderful sound. Somehow this trio reminds of Letters For Cleo. They have a very distinctive sound. Also, they are very secretive, and extremely good. Check them out. Live they are … Continue Reading
Cure for Spring Fever: Dream Fatigue – “Mosquitia”
Dream Fatigue “Mosquitia” Mask Elate Are you suffering from Spring Fever? Want to hear something that will blow you away? Well, kids, no need to wait any longer. Dream Fatigue has just released their album, Mask Elate, and it is packed full … Continue Reading
Pop Heaven On Earth: Gabe Lopez/Belinda Carlisle – California Blues
Gabe Lopez “California Blues” (feat. Belinda Carlisle) This Is About You What can I say about this combination? You get THE voice of the 80’s and set her with the up-and-coming voice of the future, and you definitely get a … Continue Reading
Young Rising Sons
Young Rising Sons “High” Young Rising Sons This band from New Jersey/New York, consisting of Lead Singer Andy Tangren; Dylan Scott, guitar; John Dimagiba, bass; and Steve Patrick, drums, is full of the punky/pop spirit that infused such bands as the Romantics and … Continue Reading