Category: POP PUNK
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Carl Brewster – Abstraction
Carl Brewster is a very talented musician who knows how to write incredible compositions, and it’s been a while since I had a chance to write an article about music like this. This particular combination of genres gathered all together at one place and performed in this manner falls under rarity these days, but luckily,…
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Bracket – Requiem LP (Bearded Punk Records)
For those who lived under the rock for decades, Bracket is a Californian pop-punk institution formed in Forestville in 1992. No matter which album you pick up, from those published on Caroline Records over Fat Wreck Chords, Takeover Records, High Output Records, and Head2Wall Records, you’ll solely enjoy their specific version of pop-punk music. Full-lengths…
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PKEW PKEW PKEW – + One LP (Bearded Punk Records)
PKEW PKEW PKEW is a Canadian skatepunk quartet based in Toronto, Ontario. The group is active for nearly a decade, but it was not until 2012 when they released their first official 7” recording named Red Ass. One year later, PKEW PKEW PKEW published what would become their debut album called Glory Days. However, their…
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The Waiting Game – Underneath The Surface 12″ EP (Bearded Punk Records)
I was unaware of the existence of this band until I stumbled upon their website by accident. It was one of those pleasant surprises I didn’t expect at the moment, mainly because I expected something completely different judging by the visual identity of their website. I expected an alternative rock group but got more of…
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Eat Dirt – Death Is Death LP (Bearded Punk Records)
I knew this album would be right up my alley since I stumbled upon cover artwork for the first time. We all probably have the sixth sense that some records will blow us away by just staring at the visual identity of the particular vinyl, so that’s happened with Death Is Death by Eat Dirt.…
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Eat Defeat – I Think We’ll Be OK LP (Bearded Punk Records)
It’s never too late to discuss good punk rock records, even if they were released a couple of years or decades ago. I mean, we all eventually started the convo with our friends and acquaintances about records we dearly love and admire. It’s one of those themes that could go in every possible direction and…
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V/A – Craufurd Arms: MMXX Vol. 1.
2020 was rough for everyone. Pandemic and constant quarantine spoiled or permanently harmed public spaces, venues, practice rooms and forced many of them to close their doors. These actions caused many artists, and bands to call it quits and seek happiness in other professions. 2021 doesn’t look any brighter, and staff that works in the…
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Old Man Soul Club – Modern Jimmy
Old Man Soul Club is a group of experienced musicians that produces music for all occasions, moods, and seasons. Their music embraces every possible genre you could even imagine, and their exceptional musicianship shifts these genres to an entirely new level. Since the formation, this London, UK-based group released recordings such as a debut full-length…
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For I Am – Late Bloomers LP (Various Labels)
Everyone needs some pop-punk from time to time. No matter if you’re the toughest hardcore punk guy on the scene, politically charged crustie, or you prefer grinding those rails near banks, you unquestionably need some mellow sounds to cheer you up. Sometimes it’s so hard to admit it to your fellow scenesters, but that’s how…
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Burnt Tapes – Grower EP (Lockjaw Records)
I have to admit I am running late with this review, but this material deserves a proper review even a couple of months after its initial release. The Grower is the most advanced material by Burnt Tapes, a melodic punk rock quartet emanating from London, UK. The group released an impressive discography so far that…
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Counterpunch – Handbook For Recently Debriefed 7” (Thousand Islands Records / SBÄM Records)
Counterpunch is back with another exceptional material! Considering their involvement in the skatepunk scene, the chances you never heard of this Chicago based skatepunk unit are almost equal to none. The group is lurking around for more than fifteen years and delivers nothing but outstanding skatepunk recordings. Since their formation, Counterpunch released an impressive amount…
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Somerset Thrower – Paint My Memory LP (Triple-B Records / Dead Broke Rekerds)
I’ve been familiar with this band for years when their debut album came out a couple of years ago but never gave them a proper review. Somerset Thrower is an interesting quartet emanating from Long Island, NY that unquestionably deserves your full attention. Besides their outstanding debut named Godspeed, published by Dead Broke Rekerds, the…
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