what is this chiodos bullshit that bands are doing? chiodos didn't do it right and no one else has either. a few improperly placed breakdowns and double bass pedals doesn't make you a hardcore band.
i like the 'happy hardcore' genre, but this is nottt that genre. its just the same old, scene post hardcore. in my mind, the only two happy hardcore bands that i've heard are four year strong and bangarang. those two do it so well. its pop punk, but played with technique that is similar to the metal-ish hardcore
How have I not heard this band before. They're catchy as shit. They remind me a lot of Chiodos, which I like.
And for those beating a dead horse, who cares about how they label themselves. Listen to the music, don't have a shit fit over the "happy hardcore" thing.