Square Shapes are striking once again with their latest offering to the broader auditorium. We covered their previous recording named After The Fact on our pages that gathered a lot of positive critics among the melodic punk rock scene. For those unfamiliar with Square Shapes, these island of Kauai, Hawaii natives are delivering profoundly energetic… Read More Square Shapes – All Your Friends EP (People Of Punk Rock Records)
This material is, what I truly believe, a self-titled debut EP by No Pressure, a brand new trio fronted by Cannon Parker. Cannon Parker is known as a lead vocalist for a renowned pop-punkers The Story So Far, but also of Snarl, a short-lived hardcore band. I was a bit skeptical about this one, mainly… Read More No Pressure – No Pressure EP
Break From Life is a brand new album by Since We Were Kids, a melodic hardcore punk group from Fullerton, California. Previously, the group released a couple of interesting recordings such as Skatecore 7”, a debut full-length Hard Cement No Regrets, and a Flexi 7” named Pool Dust Demo. Since We Were Kids formed when… Read More Since We Were Kids – Break From Life LP (Irish Voodoo Records)
Today, we’re covering a brand new album by Daiei Spray, an interesting melodic hardcore group commencing from Tokyo, Japan. The group has started their sonic endeavors in Hirosaki, prefecture of Aomori, back in 2004, but relocated to Tokyo sometime during 2008. Since then, Daiei Spray published a couple of recordings such as Legacy Of Love… Read More Daiei Spray – Behind The Wall LP (Debauch Mood Records / Sakanade Records)
Look Alive is the latest effort by Chaser, a renowned skate punk group originating from Orange County, CA. It’s been a while since they released their previous full-length Sound The Sirens, which has been recorded back in 2018. Therefore, admirers of their energetic approach to melodic punk rock awaited this material with anticipation. This group… Read More Chaser – Look Alive 7” (Various Labels)
The Minority is the Dutch melodic hardcore punk group with band members emanating from both Amsterdam and Nijmegen. The members are no strangers on the local scene, and previously they performed in groups such as 1000 Miles Ahead, Progress, The Retreat, Ten Threats, and The Indoor Park. To Serve Man is their latest offering to… Read More The Minority – To Serve Man LP
I could easily say I am into a long term relationship with the discography of this longstanding Californian band. My fascination with earlier works by Death By Stereo lasts for nearly two decades. The albums such as If Looks Could Kill, I’d Watch You Die, Day Of The Death, Into The Valley Of Death, Day… Read More Death By Stereo – We’re All Dying Just In Time LP (Indecision Records)
Enemy Alliance is a brand new project between Rodrigo Alfaro and Stefan Bratt. Rodrigo is famous for his longtime engagement with prominent groups such as Satanic Surfers, Atlas Losing Grip, Intensity, Krontrovers, Ursut, Sewn Shut…plus many more, or less known groups. Stefan is currently playing bass guitar in a renowned Swedish skate punk act named… Read More Enemy Alliance – Damnation Dawning LP (Black Star Foundation)
The Detectors are melodic punk rock quartet commencing from Kiel, a town located on the very north of Germany. The group took their engagement to music very seriously, so up to this moment, The Detectors performed over 400 shows. They shared the stage with some heavyweights of the genre such as Strike Anywhere, Leatherface, The… Read More The Detectors – Ideology CD (SBÄM Records)
Over the years, I’ve argued with fellow bloggers and friends about the importance of Strike Anywhere’s presence and music for the global DIY scene. Being their fan for nearly two decades, I’ve solely loved each new record they’ve put out. Each new album carried that recognizable appearance of the band but also delivered some improvements… Read More Strike Anywhere – Nightmares Of The West 12″ EP (Pure Noise Records)
Punk & Disorderly Records always surprise their followers with some notable discoveries. Discover A Fire is an incredible melodic punk rock quartet hailing from Norfolk. The group rose to prominence with their signing to Punk & Disorderly Records, and these interesting punk rockers are the latest addition to the label’s roster. The Rest Is Mystery… Read More Discover A Fire – The Rest Is Mystery CD (Punk & Disorderly Records)
Chief State is a Canadian uprising pop-punk quintet originating from Vancouver, British Columbia. The group has been operating for a while and recorded some decent recordings in the following years. Singles such as I Just Need Some More Time, The B-Sides: I Just Need Some Time, and Nothing More Than This gathered them a notable… Read More Chief State – Tough Love 12” EP (Mutant League Records)
