The Absolute 100 (Aug. 2007)

[psykosteve]

Pistolita broke up.

[ironk]

Carawae?? - http://myspace.com/carawae

[thispostscript]

Racing Kites is such a great band

I was recently at my friend's show at the Creepy Crawl here in St.Louis, and they opened up the show, and I was blown away, and got their EP, which is really great.

are you for real?

[Melissa Johnson]

Good ideas guys and gals... Did you (staff) ever consider doing this as sort of a monthly thing? Someone mentioned a yearly thing, but for me it's hard to take in nearly 100 bands at one time... And if it's the same for others, they might not get around to all of them because it might be overwhelming... So did you guys consider something like maybe 10 new bands a month? Maybe that's already done, but I'm not sure where I'd find it in that case, haha...

Thanks for all your work anyway, it is incredibly appreciated, even if the best bands on the list I and others may have (both fortunately and unfortunately) already heard.

We thought about making it more than yearly. Monthly might be a tricky thing, especially since we have weekly recs. We may consider something more than just 1 time a year, pending the feedback is positive.

[ironk]

WOW! Michigan is soooo mis-represented Fireworks? Search The City? Every Avenue? I See Stars? Monument Monument?? ... instead Bedford Drive, Built For Burning & Radio Pirate DJ??? ARE YOU KIDDING. Yuck.

[keeplioving]

I haven't heard of the majority of these bands. but there are indeed a few really good ones on there like Fly Upright Kite, Dance Gavin Dance, Portugal The Man, Cassino, Damiera, The New Frontiers, and The Graduate (among a few others). I'm just over all of the "pop punk" bands. The Graduate is still the only one I've heard in a long time that can actually keep my attention.

[keeplioving]

Three or four real good ones btut in my opinion, this list lacks.

-Neon Horse
-Art Brut
-Band Of Horses
-The National
-Gallows
-Blaqk Audio
-Page France
-This Will Destroy You
-North




All up and coming bands that aren't the same stuff you hear everyday.

I'd def. have to agree with This Will Destroy You and Page France.

[firstxcrush]

my opinion is totally biased but...

why aren't more people stoked out on Monty Are I? I never hear about them on lists like this, and that makes ZERO sense to me. they are one of the top 5 live bands i have ever seen...

[stevenwk]

101 - The Morning Of (www.myspace.com/themorningofrock)

102 - Solidarity (www.myspace.com/solidarity)

i agree with 102

[JoshMurano]

Thank you for whoever put together this feature, I love listening to new bands and finding those that really spark my interests.

[Kyle Garchar]

dangerous summer needs to be on there

i'm REALLY Surprised they arent

[drivethruaz]

Goodbye Tomorrow hands down, these guys mesmorize

[musicbecameair]

I can't wait to check out the bands on your list It will give me plenty to listen to for weeks. I'm also looking forward to check out some of the additions people posted in the replies, Thanks!

If I could add a band I would add Parade The Day's New CD To Keep Us Moving

They are a featured artist on www.smartpunk.com (http://www.smartpunk.com) and are on Warped tour check them out if you like bands like TBS or Something Corporate as they make good use of piano, and please don't assume they are some lame EMO/Scremo band just because of thier name.

http://www.myspace.com/ParadeTheDay

I hope to post my first review here with them if no one has yet.

[imtimwhoareyou]

We thought about making it more than yearly. Monthly might be a tricky thing, especially since we have weekly recs. We may consider something more than just 1 time a year, pending the feedback is positive.


Then the answer is obviously "quarterly." ;-)

[DanceJamesDance]

my opinion is totally biased but...

why aren't more people stoked out on Monty Are I? I never hear about them on lists like this, and that makes ZERO sense to me. they are one of the top 5 live bands i have ever seen...

I was going to put them on my list I set up but I think it was you that already mentioned them. I have never seen them live but their cd is fantastic. Bought it the day it came out. I think alot of the reason why I like them is because I LOVE horn instruments and they kinda remind me of a harder modern day Chicago.

[radio napalm]

there's definitely some strong picks on there. obviously there are going to be some omissions. obviously there are going to be some duds. but overall it's a solid list.

[keeplioving]

my opinion is totally biased but...

why aren't more people stoked out on Monty Are I? I never hear about them on lists like this, and that makes ZERO sense to me. they are one of the top 5 live bands i have ever seen...

a lot of people around here are really into them. I never gave them a shot though

[Hainzey X]

this is amazing. if sure this took a whole lot of time, and you all didnt have to put this list together. its cool that you are trying to help get smaller, hard working bands some recognition. i was also glad to see more like the moon on their. philly represent FTW !.

[Vismund_Cygnus]

There is a lot of potential on this list...

...but I'm not sure about Secondhand Serenade.

[stfu_man]

Defiance, Ohio is awesome. Get their stuff on vinyl, sounds so good. Major props for Hot Cross & Jena Berlin as well.

We've had a lot of these bands on the list play here already, weird. Not really into any of them, but the list is neat, ya know. Good way for bands to expand their fan base and find people who do enjoy their sound.

[a hybrid]

Decent list but the lack of margot and the nuclear so and so's is a crime.

[rachealh]

Oh man! Thank you for having Kay Kay and his Weathered Top 100! We are seriously HONORED! We love absolutepunk!

YEEEEEEYEAH!

[DefyYouStars]

weatherbox = #1.

[emoishardcore]

PS - Cue the following:

"I can't believe ________ isn't on there."

"What the fuck is _________ on there for?"

"AbsolutePUNK my fucking ass."

agreed.

[ChrisNJ]

There are some great bands on here.

Although, A Sense of Belonging has broken up. Not that I liked them much anyway..

Amity's good live, and so are alot of these other listings. Nice list.

[ESundy36]

That's a solid list, gives me some new music to go and check out.

[chiodos13]

nice

[Invader]

3oh!3

[Jason Tate]

hey you guys forgot The Drugstore Cowboys (www.myspace.com/thedrugstorecowboys) at least it doesn't sound like everything else on that list...
You didn't even listen to it did you? Come on .. "sounds the same" ... no way.

[mht]

I take offense of name dropping such a great band like Bear Vs Shark and trying to compare it to such a weak live band like Jena Berlin.

[Jason Tate]

I know everyone gives a crap about my Norwegian opinion, but this list is just fucking CRAP.
If you like AWS - there's at least 3 or 4 bands on the list you should enjoy.

[grimis16]

man man huh? Wheres Man Alive???

[chris07007]

a sense of belonging just broke up...unfortunate because i just found this band 5 minutes ago due to this profile so thats kind up upsetting

[DanceJamesDance]

man man huh? Wheres Man Alive???

Oh heck yeah. Such a fun band. I was just listening to them. I remember when their cd came out it took me like a month and a half to find it anywhere haha

[Fueledbyhummy]

Good list, I liked a handful of these bands.. they should have added 2*sweet.

[tehbrybry]

woo hoo. radio pirate dj :D

[nerdvglc]

it's a good list... i, like everyone i'm sure would make some changes, but it's a good overall list... not to mention, i am sure it will cost me a few hundred dollars in cd's i will now have to buy soon.

[bekahisacult]

this is awesome!! nice to see som eof my fav. bands on there. sweeet ;] *thumbs-up*

[Rad McAwesome]

agreed!! an angle, cassino, gaslight anthem, houston calls, everybody else, second hand serenade...

well done my dear. cheers!

[KarolaBloch]

The Avett Brothers are probably the best band on that list... they are great. But I didn't look at it too carefully.

[ummmmmmmmm182]

Wow! Awesome to see some folks I know on here. Congrats to 1994 and Defiance, Ohio.

[I.O]

cassino/Forecast tour dates tba soon

[redwingdavid]

you should be ashamed for not putting Pierce The Veil. Game over for you guys.

[C.R.U.X]

PS - Cue the following:

"I can't believe FIREWORKS isn't on there."

"What the fuck is _________ on there for?"

"AbsolutePUNK my fucking ass."

Believe.

[RockTheWorld915]

no my chemical romance? no linkin park?

[Scott Irvine]

no my chemical romance? no linkin park?

Hahahahaha.

[ktbaby21404]

That is an amazing list......very eclectic too. Im proud of myself for knowing most of those :)

[DanceJamesDance]

you should be ashamed for not putting Pierce The Veil. Game over for you guys.

They were on my list! (A couple pages before this one.)

[Rock]

hahaha I love that Uffie is on there.

I'm guessing that was Greg Dona?
Greg Dona is hilarious. I've only seen him post a handful of times, not in some time, though, and he seems to just review rap albums periodically. I remember when nobody thought he was a real person and I think somebody made a picture of the Loch Ness Monster with Greg Dona's head on it.

[mikeyk70x7]

cassino sucks in my opinion

[aposniak]

fuck yeah to four year strong, scenes from a movie, you me and everyone we know, love me electric, and the holiday parade.

[stayillogical]

Monty Are I isn't on it so the list loses all credibility for me.

[patpratt]

i wish there was a song for each band that we could download.

[Steve Henderson]

no my chemical romance? no linkin park?
BUAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA lololol

[gilatron5000]

yay, The day after...!

[AlinA82688]

bands i'm glad are on the list: An Angle & Dance Gavin Dance

bands i probably would've never discovered had it not been for this: Pistolita, The New Frontiers, Morning For The Masses, Asteria, and The Late Night

thank you ap.net

[balogna8]

Echo Screen is def rockin this list hard

[saving jonathan]

101 - The Morning Of (www.myspace.com/themorningofrock (http://www.myspace.com/themorningofrock))

102 - Solidarity (www.myspace.com/solidarity) (http://www.myspace.com/solidarity))


morning of should definitely be on here. incredible amount of potential and talent.

i would have also liked to see get cape. wear cape. fly on here, but oh well.

good to see weatherbox, and i'm so pumped for four year strong.

[Anton Djamoos]

yay, The day after...!
Good call.

[Steve Henderson]

bands i'm glad are on the list: An Angle & Dance Gavin Dance

bands i probably would've never discovered had it not been for this: Pistolita, The New Frontiers, Morning For The Masses, Asteria, and The Late Night

thank you ap.net
I am glad to see things like this.

[BlBJE00]

dignan and the gaslight anthem great

[Melissa Johnson]

i wish there was a song for each band that we could download.

We'll take that into consideration to attempt for the next one.

[emotionisdd]

but seriously...where's The Weakend?

[fortyparachutes]

I love Stacy Clark.
Major props for including her.

Her saying she would like to perform with me on stage someday was awesome...even if she says that to lots of people.

[bradadams9]

there is only one band on the list i dont think deserves it. holiday parade. they pretty much suck ass. especially live. the worlds most boring band live. i have unfortunately seen them 2 times live; only because they were playing with a band(s) i really liked. their EP is certainly nothing original by any means. they have some catchy riffs but that cant save them. the only reason why they get credit on this website is becasue one of the members of the band WORKS FOR THE WEBSITE. so yeah thats my rant about the subject. the list should also include: The Mile After, High Flight Society, Hot Rod Circuit and some more.

[blinkredstar]

Nice to see Go Crash Audio and The JV*Allstars on there. Haha. Go Nebraska (even though I'm from Iowa?)!

[Blake Solomon]

The Avett Brothers are probably the best band on that list... they are great. But I didn't look at it too carefully.



top 5 for sure :-)

[oldwirehands]

The Chemist vs. The Computer <3's AbsolutePunk.net.
Thank you so much for putting us on this list among other great bands.

[blinkredstar]

I can't wait to check out the bands on your list It will give me plenty to listen to for weeks. I'm also looking forward to check out some of the additions people posted in the replies, Thanks!

If I could add a band I would add Parade The Day's New CD To Keep Us Moving

They are a featured artist on www.smartpunk.com (http://www.smartpunk.com) and are on Warped tour check them out if you like bands like TBS or Something Corporate as they make good use of piano, and please don't assume they are some lame EMO/Scremo band just because of thier name.

http://www.myspace.com/ParadeTheDay

I hope to post my first review here with them if no one has yet.

Yes, Parade the Day are way good!

[camp7NdN]

Yeah Uffie I'm not the only one who digs her sweet ass

[irinski]

Several of those bands are ones I've been listening to for a while and the rest remain to be explored, I'm excited! Thanks! :D

[patpratt]

We'll take that into consideration to attempt for the next one.

Alright cool. Don't get me wrong, the list is great and I think it's a great feature.

[HungJury]

Amazing All Time Low isn't on there but Driving East is. ATL is the next big thing. Simple as that.

[HungJury]

Oh and Parade The Day is sweeeeet!

[blinkredstar]

Wow for sure I thought The Elation and My American heart would be on there.

That's what I think as well.

[lifeloveregret]

Oh, there's a defunct band on this list? Yeah they're really gonna get huge....

[Anton Djamoos]

I am glad to see things like this.
One post like that makes the entire feature worth the effort.

[Anton Djamoos]

Alright cool. Don't get me wrong, the list is great and I think it's a great feature.
Next time will definitely be different than this. Much more enhanced.

[rmenteer14]

Man Without Wax is really happy to be on this list with so many amazing bands! It's also great to see some NW lovin' with Portugal and Kay Kay on the list. I love things like this because they really open you up to such an eclectic mix of music that would otherwise be so hard to stumble upon, it's great. Thanks AP, we love you! :-D

[blinkredstar]

Valencia should have definitely made this list.

Yessir!

[fob4lyfe]

you guys could've saved alot of time and thought and if you'd have made this a 20 band or hell even a 10 band list. most of the others sucks anyway. quietdrive? give me a break. excellent call with cassino, chase pagan, portugal the man, and the new frontiers though.

[Melissa Johnson]

Alright cool. Don't get me wrong, the list is great and I think it's a great feature.
No problem. This is just the "beta" version of what we'll have. Now that we've got the first one done and posted, we can learn from the set backs we had, and take the user feedback (like your own, not this "You forgot ___!" shit.) we got and try to implement it to something bigger and better next time around. :)
Oh, there's a defunct band on this list? Yeah they're really gonna get huge....
The majority of the list was made in March - at the time all bands were still together. Although they, and about 3 others have called it quits, it doesn't mean kids still can't check out their music and see what new projects the members of those bands are up to now.
you guys could've saved alot of time and thought and if you'd have made this a 20 band or hell even a 10 band list. most of the others sucks anyway. quietdrive? give me a break. excellent call with cassino, chase pagan, portugal the man, and the new frontiers though.
We have 30 staff members - 10 or 20 wouldn't work since each staff member varies on their musical tastes - it'd be like asking a class of ADD-ridden kindergarten children to decide on one ice cream flavor or what they all want to do for playtime if we had a set number of 20 or so. With this method, majority of staff each picked 5 (some had more.) of what they were currently listening to that would appeal to users (knowing that they too, have a wide range in musical tastes.) Just because you happen to think Quietdrive, or other bands on this list "suck" doesn't mean others do as well. (See the 20+ pages of posts where kids were saying how happy they were certain bands were posted about - some posting even about Quietdrive.) Hell, there's bands on the list I don't even like/listen to, but it doesn't mean that the list sucks or they shouldn't be on it.

[Julia Conny]

you guys could've saved alot of time and thought and if you'd have made this a 20 band or hell even a 10 band list. most of the others sucks anyway. quietdrive? give me a break. excellent call with cassino, chase pagan, portugal the man, and the new frontiers though.

You could've saved yourself a lot of time and not posted the same thing everyone else has been saying.

[darkboby]

wheres Just Surrender

[ship of fools]

ahh love it. look no further than AP.net for new music. especially when all a majority of friends could say is 'have you heard of cartel??'

[ship of fools]

and why are people naming bands that they already know? isnt this whole thing supposed to get people into music theyve never heard before? ive heard of a good number of these bands and instead of saying i wish so and so were on it, i would instead say i wish those bands i do know on the list weren't, and souly for the purpose that another band i havent heard of would have taken its place, thereby increasing my chances of finding a new band to fall in love with.

[kaityangst]

the graduate is good, and i dont want to take the time to sift through the replies and see if someone else pointed this out, but their album title was misspelled. it's anhedonia. :)

[MaryBethOfBlue]

wow! I had 3 artists in mind and two fo the three made it on the list! Locksley, and Annie... you should Prospect up there!

[emopunkfan414]

Aspen It Is (http://www.myspace.com/aspenitis)

[Jason Tate]

You could've saved yourself a lot of time and not posted the same thing everyone else has been saying.
:appl:

[Steve Henderson]

Everyone's gotta bitch.

[Jason Tate]

Everyone's gotta bitch.
I learned that long ago. Someone will always bitch about something. That's the problem with popularity. ;-)

[Steve Henderson]

I learned that long ago. Someone will always bitch about something. That's the problem with popularity. ;-)
Funny how the tables turn, eh? I go from the bitcher to the bitchee! :)

[Jason Tate]

Funny how the tables turn, eh? I go from the bitcher to the bitchee! :)
Hahaha, Rico liked to complain!

[balogna8]

any reason for not ranking? just too hard and even more nonsense complainin?

[Steve Henderson]

any reason for not ranking? just too hard and even more nonsense complainin?
Too hard to reach staff consensus.

[newdisaster]

Im excited about the upcoming Houston calls record. They just put a new song up on myspace today.

An angle's follow up album blew the first one away. Don't underestimate those guys.

and The Apprentice are phenomenal. Go see these guys live and thank me later. Super nice dudes as well. Check out "we were just 18".

[Anton Djamoos]

Aspen It Is (http://www.myspace.com/aspenitis)

Next time, I swear.

http://buzznet-05.vo.llnwd.net/assets/users16/absolutepunk/default/Dan_Lavagna_from_Aspen_It_Is..._pla ying_a_killer--large-msg-118644589561.jpg

[ticklemyfancy]

you and me and everyone we know is a good movie

[fob4lyfe]

No problem. This is just the "beta" version of what we'll have. Now that we've got the first one done and posted, we can learn from the set backs we had, and take the user feedback (like your own, not this "You forgot ___!" shit.) we got and try to implement it to something bigger and better next time around. :)

The majority of the list was made in March - at the time all bands were still together. Although they, and about 3 others have called it quits, it doesn't mean kids still can't check out their music and see what new projects the members of those bands are up to now.

We have 30 staff members - 10 or 20 wouldn't work since each staff member varies on their musical tastes - it'd be like asking a class of ADD-ridden kindergarten children to decide on one ice cream flavor or what they all want to do for playtime if we had a set number of 20 or so. With this method, majority of staff each picked 5 (some had more.) of what they were currently listening to that would appeal to users (knowing that they too, have a wide range in musical tastes.) Just because you happen to think Quietdrive, or other bands on this list "suck" doesn't mean others do as well. (See the 20+ pages of posts where kids were saying how happy they were certain bands were posted about - some posting even about Quietdrive.) Hell, there's bands on the list I don't even like/listen to, but it doesn't mean that the list sucks or they shouldn't be on it.

i'm not saying the list sucks or that its not a good idea. i think most of the bands on it aren't worth a shit. i'm just throwing my opinion out on the subject just like the people who made the list.

[fob4lyfe]

You could've saved yourself a lot of time and not posted the same thing everyone else has been saying.

ha i promise it took me less time to post that than it took you guys to put that list together

[Melissa Johnson]

i'm not saying the list sucks or that its not a good idea. i think most of the bands on it aren't worth a shit. i'm just throwing my opinion out on the subject just like the people who made the list.

How's compiling a list of new music for kids to check out not a good idea? Seems to have done its job if you check out the comments in here, the forums, and on a number of the band's myspace pages and our own inboxes, so we'll take your 1 negative opinion since we got numerous positive - can't please every single person.

[fob4lyfe]

How's compiling a list of new music for kids to check out not a good idea? Seems to have done its job if you check out the comments in here, the forums, and on a number of the band's myspace pages and our own inboxes, so we'll take your 1 negative opinion since we got numerous positive - can't please every single person.

ok so you can name new bands for kids to check out but can you read? i said i WASN'T saying it's a bad idea as i was accused of earlier. i think its a good idea and will continue to check out the bands i haven't yet but as a whole i think there are way better bands out there that didn't make the list. sorry that every person doesn't completely agree with everything on the list. i didn't realize that this was the end all be all of new bands.

[Jason Tate]

ok so you can name new bands for kids to check out but can you read? i said i WASN'T saying it's a bad idea as i was accused of earlier. i think its a good idea and will continue to check out the bands i haven't yet but as a whole i think there are way better bands out there that didn't make the list. sorry that every person doesn't completely agree with everything on the list. i didn't realize that this was the end all be all of new bands.
I think it's safe to say you're the one with the inability to read. No one said it was. Chill.

[uhhimetgreenday]

Thank you for putting two of my friends bands on here, The Apprentice and Scenes From A Movie. Scenes is well on their way to getting the recognition they deserve and have worked for but The Apprentice rarely gets noticed even though they consistently release great albums, hopefully more people grab a copy of their albums thanks to this list!

[fob4lyfe]

I think it's safe to say you're the one with the inability to read. No one said it was. Chill.

no but it was insenuated that i said the list was stupid...which i didnt....and that i was wrong for not agreeing with it. look i frequent this site so i obviously enjoy the different aspects of it. all i said was that i thought there were better bands. maybe im' right maybe im' wrong....its all opinion. but getting ragged for disagreeing is stupid.

[Jason Tate]

no but it was insenuated that i said the list was stupid...which i didnt....and that i was wrong for not agreeing with it. look i frequent this site so i obviously enjoy the different aspects of it. all i said was that i thought there were better bands. maybe im' right maybe im' wrong....its all opinion. but getting ragged for disagreeing is stupid.
No one ever insinuated that you were "wrong" for not "agreeing" with it.

[fob4lyfe]

the fact that a few of the staff replied to my comment in a negative way seems silly to me. to me that does insenuate something....that they feel threatened in the fact that i don't have the same musical taste. maybe thats not what they meant but it's stupid to get on my ass cause i don't think the bands on the list are good for the most part. as ive said repeatedly i think this list was a good idea. the time spent on it is respected. i dig this site and catch up every day and will continue to do so.

[losethegirl]

This is an awesome list, my only obvious add-on would be The Morning Light, a band I have seen many AP staffers sing the praises of.

[Jason Tate]

This is an awesome list, my only obvious add-on would be The Morning Light, a band I have seen many AP staffers sing the praises of.
Joe loves them.

[Goat01]

Quietdrive, Scenes From A Movie, Powerspace - So glad you showed those boys some love!

[umendevery1weno]

Nice to see The Late Night and You, Me and Everyone We Know on the list. Im pretty excited to see both of them live again

are you,me and everyone we know good live?

[Shandizzle]

The Day After... - Hailing from Las Vegas, an environment that has bred synthesizer-based bands The Killers and Panic! at the Disco, among others, this band does not need a keyboard to enhance their sound as they make dynamic music that succeeds wildly where so many other bands have recently failed. Though it may sound like other bands that you've heard before, you're going to be left wanting more of this indie-rock hybrid. The vocals on their album, A Different Way To Get By, soar alongside the crashing instruments and mesh together to create controlled cacophony that truly conveys emotion that other bands lack. If you're looking for something new, yet something familiar, this is a band you should listen to.

im assuming this was your work, Anton?

Nicely done. youve done more for this band than I ever could have asked.

I'm pretty sure I saw this on HTO's forums...

or PJ Perez's work...I know I've seen this review before.

None the less...it needed to be printed...and not just by me.

Maybe the label could....ya know...promote them...seeing as how they've "never lost any money on signing anyone."

[slkysmoothe702]

im surprized at how many maryland bands made it on this list
Drop out year beeing the most popular in my opinion
but the late night would be the band i take pride in saying there from maryland
now no doubt all time low are marylands hometown heros and are becoming a nation wide popular band but the late night is a band who plays dance/crunk rock that willg et you moving and wnating more
also im surprized that you me and everyone we know made it on this list
im shocked that american diary didnt make it on this list alos

maryland has very good up coming bands
including
All Time Low
Dropout Year
The Late Night
Hotspur
Bravo Romeo Bravo

maryland rules
Ryan

[Big_Guy]

well, you forgot Polar Bear Club

[Anton Djamoos]

I'm pretty sure I saw this on HTO's forums...

or PJ Perez's work...I know I've seen this review before.

None the less...it needed to be printed...and not just by me.

Maybe the label could....ya know...promote them...seeing as how they've "never lost any money on signing anyone."
Haha I can personally guarantee that the blurb for that band is completely original.

[DazedandCnfused]

Awesome list! I'll deff have to check some of those bands out that I haven't already heard of.

Racing Kites, The Get Go, Four Year Strong, Houston Calls, Quietdrive, Powerspace, Holiday Parade <33333

[shane hennessey]

this list needs some I Rise and Soul Control

[bduke13]

are you,me and everyone we know good live?

yes sir - very good live

[ControlFreak]

I've been waiting 4 years for Defiance, Ohio to get some love...glad to see there on this list. After checking out The Great Depression, be sure to check out their other stuff especially Share What Ya Got...that is a great album.

[Rob Rice]

Chase Pagan is the shit...

[Steve Henderson]

Chase Pagan is the shit...
:appl:

[lezzlemynezzle]

Chase Pagan is the shit...

True story.

[BlueJackets]

Great list, goodjob guys!

[travy]

Chase Pagan is the fuckin man, this guy deserves way more publicity and his name deserves to be out there. truly an amazing and different style of music, check him out

[splat out path]

Chuck Ragan > Chase Pagan

[rusinrockt]

Steve and everyone else from Ap.net-

Thank you for making this list. I use this website to keep up on music that might be new to my ears. So far you have introduced me to tons of great bands that I would have never listened to. Sure, I have some disagreements about the list, but come on, there are 100 names on there and that will keep me busy for a long time. Although, the time and effort to put a list like this together might have taken longer. Thank you for providing something like this!

[Shandizzle]

Haha I can personally guarantee that the blurb for that band is completely original.


Yeah...no...I know you wrote the one for HTO...and your Vacant Skies blog...

Just sounds quite familiar, and that is all.

[Steve Henderson]

Steve and everyone else from Ap.net-

Thank you for making this list. I use this website to keep up on music that might be new to my ears. So far you have introduced me to tons of great bands that I would have never listened to. Sure, I have some disagreements about the list, but come on, there are 100 names on there and that will keep me busy for a long time. Although, the time and effort to put a list like this together might have taken longer. Thank you for providing something like this!
I really appreciate this note...I hope we have introduced you to some new music you will love!

[veronabryce]

check out saving verona

[altemose09]

fys

[emotionisdd]

True story.

fo realzies

[fantasma]

Nice list. Good to see the Avett Brothers.

But, why no Farewell?

[mpw]

good list, great job.

i found a few new bands that i liked.

and reminded of a few i don't care for.

[ironlionOROKU]

Small Leaks Sink Ships FTW!!

I love that entire album.

[ironlionOROKU]

Also this list is great. Awesome job AP...as usual.

[turntabletrix]

What about This Is Me Smiling??????

[phunkspace]

+++Damiera
-----No Polar Bear Club. How the fuck are you guys not into this band yet?!?! GET INTO POLAR BEAR CLUB

[justmissa]

besssssssssssssssssssssst bands on the list right here!

Radio Pirate DJ (http://www.myspace.com/radiopiratedj) - check them out!:-)

The Graduate (http://www.absolutepunk.net/thegraduate)

Holiday Parade (http://www.myspace.com/holidayparade)

Houston Calls (http://www.absolutepunk.net/houstoncalls)

Quietdrive (http://www.myspace.com/quietdrive)

Scenes from a Movie (http://www.scenesfromamovie.com/)

[middlenameboom]

65daysofstatic rock my world. Extremely underated band! I love all their albums. I just saw them with Fear Before The March of Flames. Possibly one of the best live shows I've ever seen.

[sparksfly]

pretty rad to see a bunch of philly/nj area bands (algernon, more like the moon, man man, jena berlin, hot cross, echo screen).

[TBSguitar]

good call with weatherbox, the graduate, the dear hunter, and damiera. some of my favorites of the year so far.

[IAmAmazing]

Awww! Echo Screen!

Well, not anymore :-(

[Ericcarbs]

you know who I would like to see on this...Cinematic Sunrise

[preppyak]

I really appreciate the Avett Brothers being put on here. Being from Charlotte, I have seen them a few times, and I can honestly say that they put on one of the best live shows I've ever seen.
Yep...they are incredible...and any rock/punk fan would appreciate their sound no question. I get to see them for the third time October 6th, and this time one of my friend's from college is opening for them, so hopefully I get to meet them...some of my friends have met them and said they are just incredible guys.

A lot of bands I like it when they stay smaller...because when bands blow up, you seem to lose them (FOB, TAI, Cartel...the list is pretty long)...but, The Avett Brothers are one of those rare bands I want to share with everyone, because I think everyone would love them

[Salomonbz90]

Well, in our defense, when this list was started, he was not. So I guess I was right? :shrug:
haha sure sure.
Lies..allll lies.

[Harold Wood]

Lorien (http://www.myspace.com/lorienmusic) - Taking wide influences from groups like Gatsbys American Dream and Muse, these Nashville rockers are ready to take the Midwest by storm. Their lyrics are catchy, their set is fun, and they know how to keep fans coming back night after night. It's really time for this quartet to come out of the tracks of its Midwestern dirt and shine.

Tennessee is not the midwest..... look at a fucking map people.

Great band though

[The Stiletto]

Great job AP! I will check some of those bands for sure.

Everybody, check out The Stiletto Formal ! Such a great and unique band. I can't believe this band is still unsigned...

[VOLcore]

This Was A Very Nice And Useful List

[saveyourshows]

Checked out all 100 already eh? Impressive.

i keep up with the times jason - so a majority i have heard, yes.

I just feel like some of those bands dont deserve to be up there.

Its all opinion, right?

[failurbydesign]

/wildorchidchildren!!!!!!!

[Exile]

I'm suprised to see mylo on here... but happy :). People should pay more attention to him.

[SevenOhThree]

There are some amazing bands on here that people should really check out.

[xxlayla]

mmm
I love Uffie
and I'm seeing a Powerspace concert this week

[Anton Djamoos]

Locksley is very good.

[kwill063]

weatherbox owns. definite layers and originality.

[Brokenhill]

I agree with Damiera and Goodbye Tomorrow for sure.

Built for Burning is good too.

[Jeannieanline]

i think the list is missing The Reign of Kindo

[MetYouInMontauk]

Damiera and the Dear Hunter are both amazing. Saw the Dear Hunter live opening for Circa Survive and they put on a good show, too

[allison_]

"I can't believe The Academy is... isn't on there."

"What the fuck is dancegavindance on there for?"

"AbsolutePUNK my fucking ass."

=D
I had to sorry haha

[ivana]

Thanks For Putting Quitedrive In The List.

[sleeper1987]

I was glad to see weatherbox on the list.

[hockeyguitar99]

this is a damn good list

i like atleast half of thos bands

[Coverbydesign]

amazing list better then the shitty one Alt Press is going to throw out there.

[WordsAndFears]

glad to see powerspace, the graduate and the audition on here.

i've got three for you:

There For Tomorrow: www.myspace.com/therefortomorrow (http://www.myspace.com/therefortomorrow)

Saving Litchfield: www.myspace.com/savinglitchfield (http://www.myspace.com/savinglitchfield)

Amen. The Animal: www.myspace.com/amentheanimal (http://www.myspace.com/amentheanimal)

:)

[atainder]

I was glad to see weatherbox on the list.

I absolutely love the box. Just so damn good.

[endlesscoley]

YAY for RACING KITES!<333
also, The Years Gone By would be a great pick :]

[1ArmedScissor]

Thank you for the Cassino. Love them. RIP Northstar.

Here are my suggestions. Some of them are pretty well known already but whatever:
The Young Sea
Russian Circles
Dysrhythmia
Cancer Bats
Untitled Musical Project
The Legion of Doom
The Action Design
(i don't remember the name of the band but the new project from the Refused/International Noise Conspiracy)
Treaty of Paris
P.O.S.
K-OS
Wale
Ad Astra Per Aspera
Baroness
The Classic Crime
Decibully
The Flatliners
The Aggrolites
The Human Abstract
Black President
Confide
Jaguar Love
Holy Roman Empire
Sundowner

[1000shadesofred]

you me and everyone we know should take over the world

[nickya22]

portugal the man all the way

[lidoscotty]

WE MADE IT... in 2007.

[have!at theexx]

the audition! <3

[Brianna_Rose]

I have a lot to look up and listen to....

[StraburySmile]

Totally be sure to Check out THE MORNING LIGHT as well (myspace.com/themorninglight) they are an amazing band, who has shared the stage with many other great bands such as The Hush Sound, The Maine, Steel Train, The Cab, Rocket to the Moon, and Brighten!!! Deffinatly check them out!!

[StraburySmile]

Totally be sure to Check out THE MORNING LIGHT as well (myspace.com/themorninglight) they are an amazing band, who has shared the stage with many other great bands such as The Hush Sound, The Maine, Steel Train, The Cab, Rocket to the Moon, and Brighten!!! Deffinatly check them out!!

[i_am_a_pirate]

errr...House of heroes??

Nice list anyway..!

Josh - Bass & Vocals - HyBrid
http://www.myspace.com/bandhybridhybrid

[Blake_Howard]

yeah!