Boston based pop-punkers Paper Hearts are gearing for their first show of the New Year, and their first one in a long time with a show as part of The Burren's Backroom Series taking place next Thursday 1/11, right in the heart of Davis Square in Somerville. The guys have been an obsession of mine over the last few months with their authentic and throwback pop-punk riffs making hearts skip a beat, and putting the guys on a high pedestal for all to look and marvel at. I had the

Boston based pop-punkers Paper Hearts wear the flag of the pop-punk genre loud and proud, and was elquently displayed during a recent show just last week at PA's Lounge in Somerville. I caught wind of that performance online where I was enthralled of the authenticity and explosive melodic blasts that were permeating through my speakers. The band consists of Tyler Hamilton on vocals and guitar, Jeff Gustus on lead guitar and vocals, Ben Ayer on bass, and Isaac Hiller on drums.