January 2012
2 posts
You are my Universe... and I'm just a planet, and...
Punchline – So Nice To Meet You
Release Date – January 3, 2012
Record Label – Modern Short Stories
Formed back in 1998, Punchline has been creating a following of very devoted fans for 14 whole years. After 4 full length releases, it was time for some new music from the Pittsburgh quartet. Punchline began recording their album with the idea for it to be a full length, but last minute they cut it...
Don't Stop Listening to Rock & Roll.
The Maine – Pioneer - Release Date: December 6, 2011 - Record Label: Self-Released
After The Maine released Black & White all hope was really lost in these guys. It was lacking so much that made Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop a huge hit. Even with John O’Callaghan’s great voice and the bands upbeat pop rock tunes, expectations weren’t very high for their late 2011 release Pioneer, but it...
December 2011
1 post
Modern Short Stories NEWS!
The up and coming record label, Modern Short Stories, has released some exciting news! They have expanded their record label to Farraday, a pop rock band from Chicago, Illinois. These guys, or should I say lady and gents, are a great addition to Punchline, Bright and Early, Spontaneo, The Composure, and Justin Oliver. Farraday are in the studio right now working on a few tracks that Modern Short...
November 2011
6 posts
I just want you to know that every pool of water...
November 13, 2011 Show Review
This past weekend in Towson, Maryland at Recher Theatre Saves the Day, Bayside, I am the Avalanche, and Transit yet again blew me out of the water with their energetic performances.
Transit has recently put out a new album Listen and Forgive so most of their set list was off of that. I still held out hope for some reason Patrick Stump coming out during “With All Your...
I feel like I'm a saint, but I'm living with a...
Four Year Strong – In Some Way, Shape, or Form
Release Date: November 8, 2011
Record Label: Decaydance Records
Now roaming Massachusetts as a four piece after Josh Lyford’s departure from Four Year Strong, the quartet is still going strong with their recent release, In Some Way, Shape, or Form. Lyford was responsible for the keyboard and synthesizers in pervious FYS albums so this aroused...
I'm married to the music for better or for worse.
You Me At Six – Sinners Never Sleep
UK Release Date: October 3, 2011
U.S. Release Date: January 24, 2012
Record Label: Virgin Records
Emerging from all the way across the Atlantic Ocean in the UK, You Me At Six has recently released their third full length album Sinners Never Sleep. These guys have had solid release after solid release since I’ve started following them with their debut album Take...
Musical Genius
I can’t get over how talented Patrick Stump is. I haven’t been able to turn Soul Punk off.. and I discover something new and amazing about the album every time around. Some people may hate me for saying this, but maybe Fall Out Boy breaking up wasn’t so bad since now Patrick Stump has the opportunity to express himself in a different light. Don’t hate, just listen.
Chris Carrabba solo album?
Chris Carrabba is going in his own direction and releasing an album that is not classified as Dashboard Confessional. I honestly don’t really understand this because I feel as though he IS Dashboard Confessional. The first time I saw him was the 10 year anniversary tour for Swiss Army Romance and it was just Chris and his guitar. Dashboard Confessional was one of obsessions when I was 14 so...
October 2011
10 posts
You could be the star, you can shine so bright.
Patrick Stump – Soul Punk
Release Date: October 18, 2011
Record Label: Island Records
Those who are hoping for a continuation of Fall Out Boy will be extremely disappointed in Soul Punk, but for those who actually appreciate the extreme talent of Patrick Stump will be happy. It has been a while since I have listened to any type of pop music, and personally I think this is going to be an album...
Pop Punks Not Dead.
Philadelphia was finally graced with the presence of the bands touring on the Pop Punks Not Dear Tour on Saturday night at The Electric Factory. The show was sold out with 2,400 people in attendance, the biggest venue of the tour. I have been to the venue plenty of times but never had I seen the place fill up so quickly, so early. I wanted to get there especially early because The Wonder Years and...
Finally!
I have been waiting for at least 2 months to see the Pop Punks Not Dead Tour. This Time Next Year, Man Overboard, The Wonder Years, Set Your Goals, and New Found Glory… could the lineup get any better? I’m anxiously awaiting the start as The Electric Factory quickly starts to fill up. The beginning is so close.. time to impatiently wait another 10 minutes! Stay tuned for a show review...
You Can't Get Burned If You Put Out the Spark
Man Overboard – Man Overboard
Release Date: September 27, 2011
Record Label: Rise Records
Man Overboard’s new album, Man Overboard, certainly has two contingences of listeners. Those who pick apart the band for the lack of lyrical depth and progression from its previous work, and those who can see past those inefficiencies and enjoy another solid performance from the New Jersey quintet....
I love cover songs. →
Patrick Stump covering Phil Collins ‘In The Air Tonight’.
Does anyone else agree that he can make ANY song sound amazing?
All good things come to an end.
As I was driving home from running errands I had a flashback to my high school days. Fall Out Boy came on, and I thought about my first concert back when I was 14. It was at the Electric Factory, which for a first concert was very overwhelming because I had no idea what to expect. The first band came on, and no one had any idea who they were… including me. All I can remember is that the...
Saves the Day!
Last week Transit, I am the Avalanche, Saves the Day, and Bayside kicked off their tour at The Trocodero in Philadelphia and I was lucky enough to be there. They played both Thursday and Friday, and I am still kicking myself for not going to both days. Transit, a pop punk band from Massachusetts, started the night off. One thing that makes me enjoy watching bands even more is when you can tell...
September 2011
3 posts
sometimes change is good..
I was very curious to take a listen to the new album Neighborhoods by Blink 182 today, so what did I do? Well, I listened to it, but I’m still not sure how I feel about it. I really do like the single they released ‘Up All Night’, but I do get a little Angels and Airwaves vibe from the song. I could never really get into Angels and Airwaves, just because I feel like a lot of the songs are pretty...
Taking Back Sunday Review
Taking Back Sunday Self Titled Album
I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome of the original line up of Taking Back Sundays self titled album, although the wait for it did feel like forever! No one would ever thought they would see the day that John Nolan and Shaun Cooper would come back to form the original line up. I honestly thought it was a huge joke when I first read it. I remember saying...
August 2011
10 posts
Making History
Friday may have been one of the most remarkable concert experiences ever. Seeing The Movielife was more then I could ever ask for, but when I saw the curtains open for the first band my excitement jumped to the next level. One of my favorite bands, BRAND NEW, was right before my very eyes. They opened up with ‘Okay I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don’t’ as everyone was freaking out with me. They...
Last show EVER
Hellllllo New York! What an adventure today has been so far. I’m currently sitting on a bus, and have been for the past almost 2 hours, anxiously awaiting my arrival to The Big Apple. After watching the news all morning I honestly didn’t think today was going to happen. Hurricane Irene is going to be making her appearance on the East Coast and people all along the coastline are being...
Open Minded
There has been so much amazing music that has been released so far this year… not to mention a lot I never thought in a million years that I would fall in love with. I wanted to stop being so close minded about music and give some new things a chance and that’s where half these bands emerged from; two in particular.
First up is Set Your Goals – ‘Burning at Both Ends’. The first time I ever...
echorainuk asked: Would it be possible for you to check out my band? We are recording our EP this winter and I thought we might be up your street?
Upcoming Music Releases
I know it’s more then half way through the year already and a lot of anxiously awaited music has already been released, but there is plenty more on the way. Here is my top 5 of upcoming releases that I am utterly excited about.
5) Saves the Day: These guys have been around FOREVER. Well.. I should say that Chris Conley has been around as the front man FOREVER. They have put out some great...
Sucker.
I’m not going to lie.. I’m a huge sucker for the genre of Pop-Punk music. Man Overboard definitely got me into the genre and I’ve slowly been discovering how much I really love Pop-Punk. Transit, The Wonder Years, and Veara are among my favorites.
So I’m browsing around and I see the words ‘female fronted pop punk band’ and of course I immediately click on them...
Fresh Start
So, I’m thinking about getting this kicked off into a new direction. Here’s to a new start! Stay tuned for album reviews, show reviews, and new music to check out. I’m just an ordinary girl who loves music and wants to get her voice heard.
Upcoming Concerts that I’m attending: The Movielife 8/26 and The Early November with Man Overboard 9/10.. be sure to stop back for show...
January 2011
4 posts
“you are beautiful, but you don’t mean a thing to me.”
