help for a music lover losing hope

[vykkii.xo]

i'm looking for something new to listen to...lately, i have found that the bands ive loved for as long as i can remember, are letting me down with their new albums. does anyone know any bands around the same lines of the original mayday parade/all time low?
thanks, xo

[Roboman]

Allow me to be the first one:

HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA

[fly_guy]

Portugal the Man fer sher

xoxo,
Jesse

EDIT: WOAH, you've liked Mayday Parade before they were even a BAND. That is dedication. And at least you realize All Time Low's new album sucks dick

[IWasaCamera]

Delve into other genres. Given the wealth of great music that has been released over the years, you'll surely find something that strikes your fancy.

[bladerdude360]

This is not going to end well for you, just saying.

[bladerdude360]

I might as well give you a few good pop-punk recs while I'm here though:
You, Me, and Everyone We Know
The Years Gone By
Take Cover
This Time Next Year
Hit The Lights

[Chemical Swirl]

Motion City Soundtrack.

/thread

[wroteurname]

Delve into other genres. Given the wealth of great music that has been released over the years, you'll surely find something that strikes your fancy.

This. If you want your faith restored in music, I suggest you find bands that don't sound like Mayday Parade and All Time Low. Considering this is your first thread/post on this site you haven't discovered there's a lot more out there.

....and IWasaCamera, where the hell have you been?

[murrich]

Not what you asked for, but The Zombies Odessey and Oracle is a really great, accessible pop album which you might enjoy.

[kearn1tm]

So, to reinvigorate your interest in the medium, you want to be suggested more bands like the ones you once adored, but have grown tired of? You aren't a music lover, as you only care about a very compartmentalized sect of the medium. You don't love music, you love powerpop. Don't associate an entire medium with a subgenre. I suggest venturing outside the scene. It may help.

[kearn1tm]

....and IWasaCamera, where the hell have you been?

Busy being rad.

Don't worry, Vinh. I answered it for you. I'm screening these things.

[IWasaCamera]

....and IWasaCamera, where the hell have you been?
Been rather busy. I still drop by about once a week but there are rarely decent threads around.

Edit: "busy" means "rad" in French Canadian.

[sweepthenation]

You Me And Everyone We Know
Cartel
The Years Gone By
Set Your Goals
Kids In Glass Houses
Just Surrender

[kearn1tm]

Busy being rad.

Don't worry, Vinh. I answered it for you. I'm screening these things.

Been rather busy. I still drop by about once a week but there are rarely decent threads around.

Edit: "busy" means "rad" in French Canadian.

ATM Machine.

[IWasaCamera]

My Willis Alan Ramsey thread is lonely and could use a pity post, Todd.

[Mens]

Hm, maybe you should try Emery's The Weak's End.

[MADSTA]

You should listen to Between The Trees, they're not disappointing.

[IWasaCamera]

Or Taken By Trees.

[Formatfun]

Why did she join on 3/27 but not post until today?
EDIT: idk about everyone else but I was reading AP.net for news for a while before I felt like I needed to post, so I made the account to do so.

[murrich]

She was thinking up the perfect question.

[Formatfun]

Haha. And what a question it was.

[kearn1tm]

My Willis Alan Ramsey thread is lonely and could use a pity post, Todd.

I'm not familiar with that name, but if you dig 'em, I probably should be. I'mma post.

[overused]

Stages and Stereos
Sounds almost exactly like old Mayday Parade, the lead singer is the brother of Jason Lancaster (ex-Mayday Parade).

[kbi the crowing]

Portugal the Man fer sher

this

[briewer]

Or Taken By Trees.
This. I have been rocking East of Eden nonstop. Just an all around gorgeous record.

[IWasaCamera]

That it is. Open Field is pretty decent as well.

[dancelukedance]

Try a new genre for one...All those band sound exactly the same

[briewer]

That it is. Open Field is pretty decent as well.
I haven't gotten around to getting it. It's different stylistically from East of Eden, I assume?

[IWasaCamera]

Yeah, it's basically more conventional (no Pakistani influence) and far less inviting. Bergsman's voice should still pull you in. It's just a matter of how long you'll stay.

[briewer]

Alright, I'll try and track that down tomorrow.

[EchoPark]

The Swellers, Broadway Calls, are 2 pop/punk bands that don't blow

[Liciakasher]

anything Rushmore Records put out in 2005.

[spunkmastaflex]

whoa whoa, i cant believe anyone hasnt done this
NFG
Blink
Brand New
Say Anything

only 4 bands you need to know according to know according to this site


seriously tho,
A Day To Remember - Homesick
Saosin - Saosin
Set Your Goals - This Will Be the Death of Us
Thursday - Full Collapse
Valencia - We All Need a Reason to Believe
anything by Anberlin

These bands are popular on this site for a reason

[Theseventhson]

Raw Power by Iggy & the Stooges.

[more heart]

Portugal the Man fer sher

xoxo,
Jesse

EDIT: WOAH, you've liked Mayday Parade before they were even a BAND. That is dedication. And at least you realize All Time Low's new album sucks dick
I haven't listened to the new All Time Low record since a week after I bought it(I bought it the day it came out). if it weren't for the new Catherine record comepletely blowing, it would be my most dissapointing release of the year.

[HelpMeSleep]

second, third, and fourthing the recommendation of You, Me, and Everyone We Know.

[runningfree1]

Delve into other genres. Given the wealth of great music that has been released over the years, you'll surely find something that strikes your fancy.
well put.

[PengusNiugnep]

Look up these albums:
There For Tomorrow - A Little Faster
Anarbor - Free Your Mind EP
Every Avenue - Shh. Just Go With It
Artist Vs. Poet - Artist Vs. Poet EP
The Audition - Self-Titled Album
Brighten - King Vs. Queen
Danger Radio - Used And Abused
The Morning Of - The World As We Know It
Powerspace - The Kicks Of Passion

I tried to keep it in the same genre while adding a little bit of variety, so enjoy.

[xJesusFreakx]

i'm looking for something new to listen to...lately, i have found that the bands ive loved for as long as i can remember, are letting me down with their new albums. does anyone know any bands around the same lines of the original mayday parade/all time low?
thanks, xo

There probably aren't any bands along those lines around right now that aren't incredibly derivative. Some users on this site still love that brand of pop punk, so you should be able to get some solid recs. I've been enjoying Northbrook, Ryan's (theguy77) band, a good bit as of late, and House of Heroes is also pretty fun.

Vinh's (IWasaCamera) advice was likely the best, though. Start trying other genres out, and do so with an open mind. Don't let any "pop" stigma keep you from fun mainstream hits, and don't let "hipster" stereotypes keep you from more obscure bands. I'm sure you'll find something you like.

[SpyKi]

Cartel that shit up.

[boxingwithstars]

surprised no one has recommended The Dangerous Summer yet.

[fly_guy]

I haven't listened to the new All Time Low record since a week after I bought it(I bought it the day it came out). if it weren't for the new Catherine record comepletely blowing, it would be my most dissapointing release of the year.

New Catherine was sick, whatchu talkin bout?

[briewer]

Raw Power by Iggy & the Stooges.
:thumbup:

[fly_guy]

whoa whoa, i cant believe anyone hasnt done this
NFG
Blink
Brand New
Say Anything

only 4 bands you need to know according to know according to this site


seriously tho,
A Day To Remember - Homesick
Saosin - Saosin
Set Your Goals - This Will Be the Death of Us
Thursday - Full Collapse
Valencia - We All Need a Reason to Believe
anything by Anberlin

These bands are popular on this site for a reason

Adtr is so cheesy, new saosin is terrible, and anberlin is nothing to write home about. Thursday is leagues above any of those bands and SYG is decent. And maybe no one said that because it has never been funny and is played out

[LastDeclaration]

Look up these albums:
There For Tomorrow - A Little Faster
Anarbor - Free Your Mind EP
Every Avenue - Shh. Just Go With It
Artist Vs. Poet - Artist Vs. Poet EP
The Audition - Self-Titled Album
Brighten - King Vs. Queen
Danger Radio - Used And Abused
The Morning Of - The World As We Know It
Powerspace - The Kicks Of Passion

I tried to keep it in the same genre while adding a little bit of variety, so enjoy.

These.

[Jasper112]

Valencia.

[jmirand1]

Not what you asked for, but The Zombies Odessey and Oracle is a really great, accessible pop album which you might enjoy.

I second this.

[spunkmastaflex]

Adtr is so cheesy, new saosin is terrible, and anberlin is nothing to write home about. Thursday is leagues above any of those bands and SYG is decent. And maybe no one said that because it has never been funny and is played out

meh, im just telling her to take a listen, no reason to go postal about this. its just a suggestion to take a listen