Boston based pop-punkers Start The Week Over make a hell of a first impression with their debut single out today called "Daisytop". The three-man band consists of Bobby Gioiosa on lead vocals and guitar, Matt Wikstrom on guitar, and Stephen Dorris on drums. The three best friends formed the group last year as a way for channeling their love of old 90's Nickelodeon TV shows, and parlaying that along with their love of pop-punk melodies which come off as being infectious and in

South Carolina's own pride and joy Happy are set to play O'Brien's in Allston tomorrow night 11/14 alongside Brigades, Ten Cents Short, and Waiver Wire. The guys have been an obsession of mine as of late with their debut LP "Cult Classic" released a couple of months ago that reflects the band's youth, coupled with the blissful and joyous pop-punk rhythms that explode off the canvas almost instantaneously after you first listen to them. The collective of Tate, Caleb, Sean, Cha

Starting things off right today with an interview featuring Altoona, PA pop-punkers Post Season. These fellas are starting to gain some traction and steam with their forthcoming self-titled album slated to drop on July 13. The band have already been exposed to countless fans while getting their feet wet with State Champs, Knuckle Puck, and Head North to name a few out on tour. Lead vocalist Dan Tippery was rad enough to take us behind the origin of Post Season, how the member

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.

Born and raised here in the Bean, local pop-punkers The Offseason will be giving music junkies their fix when they hit up O'Brien's in Allston next Saturday, May 26. The team will be performing alongside Nuclear Santa Claust, Nervous Triggers, and Mikey Erg which is sure to put a kick in your Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer gets underway. The Offseason have been no stranger to the site, going back to when they were first featured as an Artist Spotlight

Boston based pop-punk sensations Cardinals have released an acoustic video for their song "When I'm Gone". The clip presents the duo in an entirely different setting than they're accustomed to, and reveals parts of their innermost personalities that are just yearning to bubble up to the surface. You may remember the act under the name Tighticus Finch, and the duo says that changing their name reflects shifts going on in their personal life, plus realizing that the sound had e

Heading into the blustery cold of the weekend with some piping hot pop-punk for you straight out of Philadelphia called Bad Bye. These guys have been featured on the site a couple of times before with the release of their debut EP "The Worst Part Is Already Over" that has started their upward trajectory. The guys bring back the youthful spirit and enthusiasm that was omnipresent in the scene way back in the early 00's along with a strong lyrical progression and catchy as hell

Blackpool, UK's native sons Boston Manor have officially landed on American shores with the release of their full length debut album Be Nothing. The 10 track effort is a masterful, cohesive collection of in your face pop-punk tunes that evoke the styles of their contemporaries and forefathers Brand New and Taking Back Sunday, but with their own modern sensibility that sets them far and away from the others, and sets the lads on a course that is destined for stardom almost imm

Philly based newcomers Bad Bye have landed on the scene with the release of their debut EP "The Worst Part Is Already Over". The 3 song EP is like a visit from the past with the spirit and enthusiasm of early 00's pop-pun embedded deep within their souls that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and do a little reminiscing about the good old days as well. The fact that they're based from the City of Brotherly Love which is also home to the band that inspired my youth The

Holliston, MA's pride and joy Save Ends are back with their brand new music video that they just premiered yesterday via Substream Magazine called "I Fell Asleep". The somber and poignant clip was helmed by Mason Marino who used a artistic approach to create the vid which was written in memory of a a friend of the band who suddenly passed away. That event makes the clip that much more emotional while watching it, and you see how much that greatly enhances the emotional magnit

Photo Credit: Megan Thompson The pride and joy of Boston otherwise known as Somos will be gracing us with their presence coming up this Thursday 3/3 at The Mid East Upstairs, and they won't be alone as they will be bringing along Petal and The Superweaks along to what is shaping up to be a tasty musical menu. You may remember when I posted a writeup about them a few weeks ago about their brand new album "First Day Back" that is a godsend and is shaping up to be one of the bes

Boston based newbies Tempting Heights have just released to the world their self-titled EP that was recorded right here in the area. With a diversity of sounds influenced by bands such as Jimmy Eat World and Taking Back Sunday, the guys have crafted a sound that is all their own, but is respective of their influences to create something that is both challenging and unique for the listener to latch onto, and become acquainted with its musical sensibilities and qualities. Just

Baltimore's pop punk sensations Handguns have just released a new music video for the song "Recovery" off their new LP Disenchanted, exclusively over on Kerrang's website over here. The video features the guys toiling about in debauchery and shenanigans with a massive party, some weed, booze, beer pong, and everything that you would associate with wild times. You also see how close and bonded together each of the members are over one another, and how they truly enjoy being ar

Based out of the City of Brotherly Love, Philly's own pop-punk sensations Grayscale are looking to take that next notch up the ladder later on this year. The guys just recently finished recording their brand new LP titled "What We're Missing Out" that features rhythmic, intense pop-punk tunes that are conjured upon a strong musical foundation that is the result of the strong friendship and camaraderie between these five guys that can really take the band to places never befor

It's finally here! The time of the year where everyone around starts gathering up their "Best Of" lists, and I have racked my brain trying to drum up what were the best albums over the past year that I played endlessly on repeat and couldn't get out of my system? Well, after much deliberating, I've finally compiled my list of the Top 10 albums of the past year. One of the most diverse and deep lists by far, this collection represents what was a diverse and entertaining year f

Handguns new LP “Disenchanted” is fantastic: gleefully mawkish, rife with guitar riffs and drum fills, and so tantalizingly pulse-raising I almost overlooked the fact that it actually has a message. You might wonder how I almost missed it, considering the entire album opens with lead singer Taylor Eby telling us (yes, telling – not singing, without any instruments) to “do what you love and fuck the rest.” It’s a good message, and one which belies the rest of the album’s maudl

A two song EP by Australian band Heirlooms, Stepping Stones is a well-produced, energetic, and catchy example of modern pop/punk. In fact, it’s so authentically made that my girlfriend, who grew up on bands like Paramore, Flyleaf, and VersaEmerge, turned her head while I was listening and said “I would’ve LOVED this when I was a kid.” Well, I love this now. I didn’t grow up on postpunk or metalcore, and spent my teenage years more fully immersed in Queen than Killswitch Engag

London-born and NYC based, Louise Aubrie is a pop/punk singer/songwriter whose third album, Late 44, was released in March 2015. The album consists of ten songs, most under four minutes, and is meticulously recorded and performed. Aubrie has worked with some fantastic musicians in her career so far, and many of them appeared on this album. Her backing band features members who played for Adam Ant, Morrissey, and The Ruts, and the album was produced by James Knight, who has wo

Released on October 15, Still Here is the debut EP by Montana, released on Glaswegian punk/hardcore/emo independent record label Struggletown Records. I really really really fucking liked this album. A whole lot. I couldn’t find any information about the band, even on Struggletown’s website, so please excuse my lack of credit where it’s due; Montana’s members are fantastic at what they do. The singer has a Kele Okereke edge to his voice that brought back all my teenage years