It’s finally time for a new release Radar, so lets dive in to a couple of new releases. Bot Lobby – WSTR WSTR seems to return to their fast paced roots, with upbeat guitars and pounding drums introducing the song, which kicks in from the start. With around 3 minutes of energetic pop punk the … Continue reading Release Radar #109
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Release Radar #108
After a six-month hiatus to work on my thesis, I return with a new blog post. So, lets dive into this week releases. Skyline – After Elmer Skyline is a pop punk banger which brings back the vibes of a lot of earlier Dutch pop punk bands, together with an early 2000’s emo feel within … Continue reading Release Radar #108
Release Radar #107
With a little delay its time for a new release radar, so lets take a look Cry to Your Mother – Emma Blackery Emma returns to the darker 80s style she sparingly showed on girl in a box, mixed with the vocal delivery of “What Have You Done For Me Lately”. This mix of influences … Continue reading Release Radar #107
Release Radar #106
Its time for a new instalment of release radar, let’s dive right into the releases. FUNERAL GREY – Waterparks This song is more on the emotional spectrum of pop punk, reminding me of 2000s Emo more than pop punk. With that being said the song does grab you form the start and its emotional tones … Continue reading Release Radar #106
Release Radar #105
The week has flown by once more, and that means it’s time for a new release radar, lets take a look at the line-up. Go Home – Call It Off The songs opening calls back to the sound Call it of presented on their debut album, distorted guitars, Poppy lyrics and a chorus that stays … Continue reading Release Radar #105
Release Radar #104
Its time for a new release radar, with a one week break there’s a slew of releases to talk about Bash out – Citizen Starting of with pounding drums, the song slowly introduces surf type guitars into the mix. The vocals flow together with the melody moving forward into the chorus. The second verse comes … Continue reading Release Radar #104
Release Radar #103
It’s time for a new release radar! Eventually – State Champs Starting with vocals and distorted guitars, the song quickly kicks of with full instrumentation on the first verse. Flowing into the chorus, the song kicks things up louder and hooks you in. The second verse rolls around and follows the blueprint of the first. … Continue reading Release Radar #103
Release Radar #102
Its time for another release radar, lets dive into this weeks releases In the Way – Ithaca Opening with drowned vocals and instruments, the sound slowly comes back. The song keeps with the loud and screaming vocals for the introduction, but also introduces some clean vocals around the chorus. Drums introduce the second part of … Continue reading Release Radar #102
Release Radar #101
Its Friday again and that means 5 new releases, lets take a look at this weeks line-up Far Gone- Charades Starting off with distorted guitars, the song quickly adds drums and vocals into the mix. Keeping the vocals low and the effects on the guitar gives the song a dreamy undertone. Slowly flowing into the … Continue reading Release Radar #101
Release Radar #100
We’re at release radar 100, and you should know the drill by now, here are 5 new releases! I Can’t Drive – Crawlers Starting with acoustic guitars, the band quickly adds vocals to the mix, flowing forward carried by the drums. The chorus takes things to a louder level, with emotional vocals. Getting back to … Continue reading Release Radar #100