Paraphrasing a great line from the immortal Tupac, 180xSUMMER says, "I wanna see you eat, just not at my table" in their new offering, "Away From Me", and I'm willing to bet I'm not the only one who can relate to that sentiment a little too well. Catchy, angular melodies and time signatures combine with powerful, passionate vocals and subject matter to produce a really nicely realized Pop-Punk/Emo song about the value of separation from those who just weren't cutting it as fr

With Swedish Thrash band METHANE's new single, "I Fuck For Beer", you get exactly what you expect, and that's a compliment. Completely devoid of metaphor, subtlety or pretension, these lovable degenerates simply wrote a really good thrash song about the lengths they'd go for the taste of a sweet, sweet cerveza, and spoiler alert, they'd fuck for one. I really don't wanna gussy this review up with colorful phrases and flourishes. I feel that would disrespect what the guys are

Big, ethereal, and desperately emotional, the new offering from Pop Punk/Emo outfit KEEPSEEKER somehow manages to sound personal and introspective while still retaining a spacious intensity. That's basically just a fancy music reviewer way of saying it'll tug at your heartstrings whilst still fully rocking your face off. Impeccably produced and performed, the angst-ridden vocals, dissonant time signature, and melodic guitar lines are expertly woven together to create a deeply

"I could be a nice guy or a good man: both forgive but only one forgets." What a great line. If you can't relate to that, you need to get out more. We've all had friends and associates that didn't have our best interests at heart, people who chose spite over grace, and the new offering from Pop Punkers CHEER UP DUSTY is a really well-written "Adios, amigos" to those very same influences. Catchy and upbeat, it manages to be scathing and honest but not mean-spirited. That's tou

Whoa, BITE TO BREAK is not fucking around. From the opening growl of their new offering, "Death Bringer", you know you're in for a pummeling, and a pummeling is what you get. The song blends the ferocity of top-form Corrosion of Conformity with the swagger and groove of classic Pantera, and I'm here for it. Aggressive, dark and meaner than a junkyard dog, even the subdued breakdown strikes an ominous, threatening chord in your heart, and I get the feeling that is exactly what

Cleveland-based melodic hardcore band Terrafirma released their debut EP I Want To Suffer Like You earlier this year. Three tracks that come fully equipped with melodic instrumentals, hypnotic energy, and spot-on production work, this is a wild new ride that any fans of the genre will love. What a release! Whether it's the heavy-handed instrumentals, powerful vocal flows, or the infectiously vicious sound, the band hits hard with this debut. We're not sure what they have plan

"Purest Form" is a single dropped earlier this year by metalcore/hardcore band Cranked. A dynamic and inviting tune, "Purest Form" delivers essentially two tracks in its three-minute journey. The first half is a vicious and melodic ride that hands listeners powerful vocal flows, earth-shattering breakdowns, and heavy instrumentals, while the second half is an atmospheric and soothing sound that leaves you wanting more. What a release! This will serve as an impressive introduc

"Tempest" is a single released earlier this year by Dublin-based metal band Uragh. Boasting an infectious energy that's fueled with powerful vocal flows, ripping instrumentals, and impressive songwriting, this is a wild ride that any fan of the genre is going to love. What a release! If you like what you hear, we highly suggest you take a deep dive into the rest of their growing discography. We added the single to our Heavy Heavy Heavy playlist on Spotify. Check out the track

Remember the film (and I use that term loosely) Crossroads? Just Britney Spears and those two other girls road trippin' and causing mayhem? Thelma and Louise? No? Yeah, I'm probably a little old for this gig. Anyhoo, the point here is that KID SISTR and their new single "Accelerator" reminds me of the fun parts of those movies, just delete the drama and murder and substitute Nerf wars in Target and drawing dicks on passed-out people. In short, I get the feeling they're a hell

I really like this song, all 77 seconds of it. And I like this band, too. Solid, galloping skate punk performed by very capable musicians that trims all the fat and keeps it short and sweet. It's very reminiscent of Cheshire Cat-era Blink, without all the anal beads and adult diapers, and that's a huge compliment in my book. Skate and Melodic Punk bands accept the fact that they're probably never gonna live the Rock Star lifestyle, but they persevere and play on because it's

With their new offering "T.O.M.", Halfway To Neptune tread the line between solid mid-tempo Skate Punk and upbeat Emo, and they do it admirably. It reminds me of everything I love about early MXPX, in that it's happy and perhaps a little sappy but so much fun to listen to. Not everything has to be so damned serious and political, sometimes you just want to go cruise with your friends on a warm sunny day and enjoy yourselves. And this is a perfect soundtrack for that. Plus, I'

Chocolate and peanut butter. Jameson and pickle juice. Mercury and Bowie. What's the theme here? You guessed it: great tastes that taste great together. Speaking of which, why aren't more bands combining Pop Punk with Ska horns and synth? Is that something we didn't know we needed? Well, fear not, brave souls, The Stepmoms are here to answer that question and spoiler alert: the answer is hell yes. Being an Atlanta resident myself, I can tell you that Gainesville, Georgia isn'

Pop Punk outfit DONEFOR's new single, "Warm PBR" is an energetic, anthemic ode to something I can relate to incredibly well. Whilst I definitely wasn't 5 when I first heard Bowling For Soup, (5 years old? Christ, time for my colonoscopy stat.), this song touches on the realization that the touring, vagabond lifestyle you dreamed of as a kid has actually come true. Fittingly featuring Jaret from Bowling For Soup, the song brought a smile to my face by mentioning the good, the

I've been receiving a rash of Pop Punk submissions recently and I have to say, whilst I've always been more of a Skate/Melodic Punk myself, the overall quality of the music is really impressive. Heavyseas are no exception; with soaring vocals, solid musicianship and an entirely appropriate guest appearance by Scott from Rufio, their new single "What You Mean To Me" touches on the usual subject matter: love, waning intimacy, unsaid truths, and it does so with a clean, solid an

Keep it simple, keep it catchy, don't take yourself too seriously, and don't forget to have a good time. That's great advice for most musicians. Sure, it won't work well for The Cure or U2, but if you're a three-piece punk band from the UK, it's as good as gold. Enter The Indestructibles and their new offering, "Billionaire". Fun, funny, energetic and infinitely listenable, these boys play with an English swagger, a smile and reckless abandon that touches my withered black he

A songwriter once said, "Tomorrow all my problems will be waiting for me, so tonight let's just be free". In their new single, the Drama Dolls say, "Let's solve our problems with dancing." I think there might be something to this line of thinking, and it's not just because I wrote the first one, it's because we're both right, and it's great advice for one and all. The garage/punk band compares their new single "Dancing" to Blondie, which is accurate, but I'm getting more clas

The Days is a new album just released by Nathaniel Sutton. A 16-track ride that takes you through an uplifting and hypnotic journey, this is a killer release that'll serve as an impressive introduction for any first-time listeners. Boasting an inviting blend of indie pop and indie rock, this album brings an infectious energy that'll leave you wanting more. What a release! Poppy vocal flows are present in each track and float over well-produced instrumentals. Whether it's a so

First off, let's address the elephant in the room: that is an incredibly wordy song title. Irrelevant? Possibly. But I'm a graphic designer by trade, and I don't even know how I'd fit that on the back of the album cover. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's talk about Ontario. Canada's own OKPERFECT and their new single. (I'm not re-typing that whole thing.) Oscillating between darker Emo and Post Hardcore, this song is powerful, with a big, soaring, epic sound th

Australia-based artist Jovi Skyler recently dropped their new album Unpopular. A 10-track ride that boasts a raw and anthemic energy, this album delivers elements of Punk, Garage Rock, and Grunge. The end result is a nostalgic yet refreshing sound that'll quickly pull you in and leave you ready for more. It's easy to stay engaged from start to finish on this album, and by the time it's over, you'll find yourself smashing the replay button so you can experience it again. This

In their new single "Midnight Stars", Indiana emo outfit Mega Manhattan seeks to use varying time signatures, colorful lyrics, and just a touch of sampling to create an ethereal, dreamlike feeling, and they achieve it admirably. Equal parts romantic and restrained, this one manages to be a heartstring-tugger without losing its listenability. You feel the longing but you enjoy the experience, and that's not an easy thing to do. Catchy and cerebral, this one is a must-listen fo