Tag Archives: pop punk
ASTPAI – Burden Calls
I’m sure ASTPAI used to be a hardcore band. So much so that a certain major high street retailer has them listed in the ‘metal’ section; but I digress. The past few times I’ve seen ASTPAI live – and there … Continue reading
Joyce Manor – Never Hungover Again
To say I was excited for Joyce Manor’s latest offering would probably be an understatement. I’ve been a big fan of them for the past couple of years, since ‘Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired’ was released on … Continue reading
Mike TV – Sausage Hospital
Mike TV. I’m sure you know who they are. You probably hate them, everyone does. It seems to be the done thing to have an active dislike for Mike TV. Maybe it’s guitarist Jhon’s somewhat abrasive nature that puts people … Continue reading
Big Wow – Viva Venom!
Awkward Leeds-based power pop punk trio Big Wow have uploaded a track off their upcoming release on Specialist Subject Records. ‘Viva Venom!’ is off Teamwork Makes The Dream Work, which is out on September 8th. Check out the song below. … Continue reading
Ex Friends – Animal Needs
For Ex Friends, it’s all about pace. There’s little time to wind down from the early riffs in the May-released Animal Needs EP, the band’s fourth release. The four songs lined up on this record reverberate, giving you an irresistible … Continue reading
Masked Intruder – M.I.
I loved Masked Intruder‘s self-titled first album. It was a fast-paced pop punk record which was basically a concept album about loving someone, stalking them, and – ultimately – getting arrested over it. Unfortunately, M.I. doesn’t match up to the … Continue reading
Sleep in – Settling
For some reason my week has been all about Evan Weiss. I caught Their/They’re/There and Into It. Over It in concert last Friday. Then I reviewed The Jazz June split; whose soon to be released album was produced by Weiss. … Continue reading
Brawlers – I am a Worthless Piece of Shit
A few months ago, a friend of mine played with Brawlers and declared them to be his new favourite band. Used to such hyperbole, I dismissed this and pretty much forgot about it. I am clearly an idiot. Having since … Continue reading
Lipstick Homicide: Like an Aural Caffeine Rush
Pop punk has undergone a bit of a resurgence over the last few years – it’s hard not to ignore the exposure that bands like Masked Intruder and Teenage Bottlerocket are getting, as well as the amount of smaller bands … Continue reading
Gnarwolves: Learning to Love
Gnarwolves are not afraid to speak their mind. Their fast, furious and forthright punk rock anthems have taken the UK by storm, and this year will be their biggest yet with a debut album and a main stage appearance at … Continue reading
Scene Better Days 