Modern pop punk with an anthemic rock backdrop lights up a series of deeply personal songs – Tipperary’s Pat Donnelly blends the upbeat and intimate, for his powerful new album Reading You Closely.
Pop Punk
Essentially fusing genres with fearless commitment to the artistry of its idea, Drop depicts an electro-pop softness at first, but with a clear sense of rising anticipation. On occasion, the vocal passion rises so high that it seems fit to peak as a pop-punk anthemic explosion.
Colourful chaos lifts the mood quickly, in brilliant contrast to the darker depths of the lyrics – I. Parter explores the concept of a melancholy and isolation, with the ten-track pop-punk album Misery’s My Company.
Ambient, acoustic beginnings lay bare an intimate story of vulnerability and longing – Hazzard Inc. bring contemplation and ferocity together, for the ultimate emo-punk explosion that is nobody.
Striking artwork and a unique fusion of contemporary emo and classic pop punk – Free Mace captures his own artistic identity, with the proudly atmospheric and revealing new album Better Off Bitter.
Having made the move from YouTuber to music-maker, HuffDaddy declares his approach as that of someone with an unrelenting love for the process. This quality shines beautifully in the music, presenting an hypnotic and catchy hit of escapism, whilst appearing to authentically scream out on behalf of those quietly painful intricacies of our existence.
“The journey began as Free Mace relocated to Jacksonville, FL in 2020 after residing in St. Augustine Beach, FL for 2 years. The music scene of St. Augustine was very focused on tourism and cover music; limiting original artists to only a handful of venues.”
Unmistakable in both image and musicality, The Soapgirls have earned the respect of the scene thanks to their refreshing fusion of hard work, talent, and gratitude. Their efforts have seen them rise up from busking the streets of Cape Town, to performing on South African Idols, to embarking upon a huge US tour.
Retro guitar pop with an equally nostalgic lyric-video to reinforce that yesteryear emo energy – Lanie Laynz recaptures the fun and jovial scorn of a simpler time, with the upbeat anthem April’s Fool.
Lighting up the space with the nostalgic sound of pop-punk guitars, drums and bass behind an eclectic vocal lead from gentle to impassioned, Serenity is essentially a love song with a twist of energetic uncertainty.
bert. balances scorn and even cursing with clear optimism and poetic colour, and the result is a strangely intoxicating, simple yet striking song, which again proves a memorable highlight from this uniquely compelling album.
If ever the word original should feel completely at ease alongside an independent artist, bert. deserves that title, and the songwriting is wonderful to match.
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