Jared Kaufman
02/08/04, 01:58 PM
Well, another week has rolled by. Not much has happened and nothing ordinary to talk about so I'll just get to it. Check my recommendations below and post what you all think of them as well as what you've been listening to or what you think we should be listening to. Also, peep out Brandon's (MaybeOneDay) recommendations under mine and see if you guys like anything he's been listening to. Enjoy!
As Patient Stars Align (http://www.purevolume.com/aspatientstarsalign) - Chris March put a little brief up about them earlier in the week so I decided to check them out and was quite impressed. This band has major potential and I think all of you will at least enjoy what they have up / done already.
Your Envious Demise (http://www.yourenviousdemise.com/) - Someone emailed me about this band earlier in the week and I checked them out. I was quite impressed with their sound. With a sound very similiar in my opinion to Taking Back Sunday meets My Chemical Romance I'm sure many of you will like it. They also have a nice little addition of guitar solos in their songs that makes their music stand out. But like the band above these guys have so much potential.
Small Towns Burn A Little Slower (http://www.purevolume.com/Smalltownsburnalittleslower) - I really don't know what to say about these guys, but good stuff. Listen to them bring the rock n' roll.
April Sixth (http://www.aprilsixth.net/) - Another band with loads of potential. I started really listening to them last week and they were even on my list of picks last week .. but I haven't stoped listening to them yet.
Sue Generis (http://www.suegeneris.com/) - I love this band. The lead singer's singing stands out, but not as much as his piano playing that fits perfectly with the rest of the band. That alone is what got me to keep listening to this band.
Well, I hope you guys at least like one of those bands. And like I said post your opinions as well as what you've been listening to. I'm always looking for new bands to check out so keep them coming. Also, I'm still listening to The Spill Canvas, The Jealous Sound, and the new Incubus record all the time so make sure you guys peep those as well. Now check out Brandon's (MaybeOneDay) picks below.
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Hey everybody. Most of you are probably wondering who the hell I am, so let me explain. My names Brandon Allin, and i'm from Newcastle, Ontario, Canada. But the real question is, why am I doing reccomendations this week ? Well, i'm not from any famous band, or record label or anything, i'm just simply here to tell you what i've been spinning lately, and some awesome bands you should check out. Jared Kaufman, being the awesome guy he is, asked me if i'd like to do reccomendations along side him this week, as a sort of payback for being such a long-time fan of AbsolutePunk.net. Also, some of you may recognize me from the forums (my name is MaybeOneDay). Anyways, here's what i've been rocking to lately:
One Short (www.oneshort.com) - To me, this is the band that will "save" pop-punk. This band has the ability to create a song that you won't be able to get out of your head for weeks. Upbeat, catchy pop-punk at it's finest (with a nice little rock touch to add to their sound). Not to mention, this band is full of some of the nicest guys i've ever met. They've been a part of my local scene for a long time now, and they know how to stay true to their fans and pump out some of the catchiest pop-punk anthems to date. You'll be missing out if you don't give this band a shot.
Far From Heroes (www.farfromheroes.com) - Fast, upbeat, pop-punk. What more can you ask for ? Far From Heroes has got it all. With one of the most talented vocalists i've heard in a while at the front of this band, you can't go wrong. Not to mention an amazing, energetic live performance to seal the deal. With only a couple EP's under their belts thus far, and some new material on the way, this band definitely breaks the top 5 in my list of favourite bands. Check out their song 'Raining Bullets' off of their website. It's guaranteed pop-punk fans will eat this stuff up.
Summer Hero (www.summerhero.com) - Recently signed to a major label (Wind-Up Records), Summer Hero are the pefect blend of pop-punk and hardcore. This bands music is packed with unforgettable energy and a stage presence that you can't forget. Another local band in my area that you should all definitely turn your ears to. You can't help but sing along to these guys, whether you want to or not. I highly reccomend Summer Hero. Look for their debut full-length record to drop sometime this year.
Strike Anywhere (www.exitenglish.com) - If you haven't heard of this band already...then what the hell are you waiting for ? These pack everything I could ask for in a political punk-rock band. Hardcore elements, pop-punk elements and straight up punk-rock combined. With a new album out in 2003 entitled "Exit English", Strike Anywhere haven't left my CD player in ages. You may have seen them on AP.nets Top 20 records of the year list, a spot they definitely deserved.
Fonzie (http://www.fonzietime.com) - There's not much to say about these guys, besides the fact that they're one of the best bands i've heard in a while. Fast paced, pop-punk/punk anthems are what we're talking about here. If you're a fan of pop-punk at all, or anything to do with pop-punk, you'll regret if you don't get these guys blasting through your speakers. They've got a music video and a few mp3s off their most recent album available on their site, so I definitely reccomend you check that out A.S.A.P. Are you still reading this ? Go listen to Fonzie!
Well, that's all from me. First, off i'd like to say a big thanks to Jared Kaufman for letting me give all of you a heads up on what i've been listening to in the past little while and giving me the chance to share my tastes with the world. Heh. And secondly, I hope i've introduced some of you to your new favourite bands, and if not, at least you got a chance to hear some fresh new music. Anyways, be sure to tell me what you've been listening to as well, as i'm always open for checking out new stuff. See you all around, peace.
-Brandon (MaybeOneDay
As Patient Stars Align (http://www.purevolume.com/aspatientstarsalign) - Chris March put a little brief up about them earlier in the week so I decided to check them out and was quite impressed. This band has major potential and I think all of you will at least enjoy what they have up / done already.
Your Envious Demise (http://www.yourenviousdemise.com/) - Someone emailed me about this band earlier in the week and I checked them out. I was quite impressed with their sound. With a sound very similiar in my opinion to Taking Back Sunday meets My Chemical Romance I'm sure many of you will like it. They also have a nice little addition of guitar solos in their songs that makes their music stand out. But like the band above these guys have so much potential.
Small Towns Burn A Little Slower (http://www.purevolume.com/Smalltownsburnalittleslower) - I really don't know what to say about these guys, but good stuff. Listen to them bring the rock n' roll.
April Sixth (http://www.aprilsixth.net/) - Another band with loads of potential. I started really listening to them last week and they were even on my list of picks last week .. but I haven't stoped listening to them yet.
Sue Generis (http://www.suegeneris.com/) - I love this band. The lead singer's singing stands out, but not as much as his piano playing that fits perfectly with the rest of the band. That alone is what got me to keep listening to this band.
Well, I hope you guys at least like one of those bands. And like I said post your opinions as well as what you've been listening to. I'm always looking for new bands to check out so keep them coming. Also, I'm still listening to The Spill Canvas, The Jealous Sound, and the new Incubus record all the time so make sure you guys peep those as well. Now check out Brandon's (MaybeOneDay) picks below.
___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________
Hey everybody. Most of you are probably wondering who the hell I am, so let me explain. My names Brandon Allin, and i'm from Newcastle, Ontario, Canada. But the real question is, why am I doing reccomendations this week ? Well, i'm not from any famous band, or record label or anything, i'm just simply here to tell you what i've been spinning lately, and some awesome bands you should check out. Jared Kaufman, being the awesome guy he is, asked me if i'd like to do reccomendations along side him this week, as a sort of payback for being such a long-time fan of AbsolutePunk.net. Also, some of you may recognize me from the forums (my name is MaybeOneDay). Anyways, here's what i've been rocking to lately:
One Short (www.oneshort.com) - To me, this is the band that will "save" pop-punk. This band has the ability to create a song that you won't be able to get out of your head for weeks. Upbeat, catchy pop-punk at it's finest (with a nice little rock touch to add to their sound). Not to mention, this band is full of some of the nicest guys i've ever met. They've been a part of my local scene for a long time now, and they know how to stay true to their fans and pump out some of the catchiest pop-punk anthems to date. You'll be missing out if you don't give this band a shot.
Far From Heroes (www.farfromheroes.com) - Fast, upbeat, pop-punk. What more can you ask for ? Far From Heroes has got it all. With one of the most talented vocalists i've heard in a while at the front of this band, you can't go wrong. Not to mention an amazing, energetic live performance to seal the deal. With only a couple EP's under their belts thus far, and some new material on the way, this band definitely breaks the top 5 in my list of favourite bands. Check out their song 'Raining Bullets' off of their website. It's guaranteed pop-punk fans will eat this stuff up.
Summer Hero (www.summerhero.com) - Recently signed to a major label (Wind-Up Records), Summer Hero are the pefect blend of pop-punk and hardcore. This bands music is packed with unforgettable energy and a stage presence that you can't forget. Another local band in my area that you should all definitely turn your ears to. You can't help but sing along to these guys, whether you want to or not. I highly reccomend Summer Hero. Look for their debut full-length record to drop sometime this year.
Strike Anywhere (www.exitenglish.com) - If you haven't heard of this band already...then what the hell are you waiting for ? These pack everything I could ask for in a political punk-rock band. Hardcore elements, pop-punk elements and straight up punk-rock combined. With a new album out in 2003 entitled "Exit English", Strike Anywhere haven't left my CD player in ages. You may have seen them on AP.nets Top 20 records of the year list, a spot they definitely deserved.
Fonzie (http://www.fonzietime.com) - There's not much to say about these guys, besides the fact that they're one of the best bands i've heard in a while. Fast paced, pop-punk/punk anthems are what we're talking about here. If you're a fan of pop-punk at all, or anything to do with pop-punk, you'll regret if you don't get these guys blasting through your speakers. They've got a music video and a few mp3s off their most recent album available on their site, so I definitely reccomend you check that out A.S.A.P. Are you still reading this ? Go listen to Fonzie!
Well, that's all from me. First, off i'd like to say a big thanks to Jared Kaufman for letting me give all of you a heads up on what i've been listening to in the past little while and giving me the chance to share my tastes with the world. Heh. And secondly, I hope i've introduced some of you to your new favourite bands, and if not, at least you got a chance to hear some fresh new music. Anyways, be sure to tell me what you've been listening to as well, as i'm always open for checking out new stuff. See you all around, peace.
-Brandon (MaybeOneDay