Tag Archives: Pop Punk

AUDIO: Batteries Not Included – “Rock N’ Roll Road”

West Bend-based pop punks Batteries Not Included released a new single and it’s all about getting to that rock n’ roll show tonight. Such an approach comes off as meta as the lyrics describe all the physical sensations you get from seeing a gritty, energetic band – all while Batteries Not Included check their own boxes. There’s quite a bit

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VIDEO: Gold Steps – “Love Song”

Alt pop punks Gold Steps released a new video on Valentine’s Day, accompanying a song from their recent album “That Ain’t It.” Directed by Richie Gordon, the visual finds the band goofing around together in various public places while vocalist Liz Mauritz sings against the skyline and various backdrops. It’s an explosion of fun and antics from Gold Steps; hit

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AUDIO: Gold Steps – “That Ain’t It”

Alternative pop rockers Gold Steps are here with their sophomore full-length album. All the high-energy hooks and soaring melodies the band’s released over the last few months are here plus a few new cuts as well. There’s a strong theme of divorcing yourself from toxic past relationships (the ones that make you go, “what was I thinking?”) and learning how

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AUDIO: Brave You – “Lifer”

“Lifer” by Brave You is full of powerful punk-infused rockers with vocalist Mary Sibilski and guitarist Alex Meylink trading verses about parties, memories, regret, youth and facing adulthood. Influences from bands like The Lawrence Arms and Dillinger Four bleed through as most songs are energetic, melodic and often introspective. “Dream On” is a song about holding onto youthful memories with

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AUDIO: Clementine – “Stone”

Emo pop punks Clementine dropped a new single today. This one touches on pettiness, loneliness, and being hated between two people. You may both need help, but you decide to act like kids about things instead, talking shit and staring into your phone. It’s an angsty, cathartic banger from Clementine and it keeps us getting excited for their upcoming record

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AUDIO: Clementine – “Lucinda”

Emo pop punks Clementine have a new single out, and the band says it’s about sleeping. That said, the song will do everything except put you to sleep; it’s got fiery excitement that’ll get the whole building shaking, whether it’s from the radiant cries of vocalist Joseph Altamore or the blazing solo from lead guitarist Bennett Gillies. Jump around with

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VIDEO: Docx – “You Will Not Know”

Experimental pop artist Docx has visuals out to the song “You Will Not Know” from recent EP “Episode 11111111.” With effects by evilVenus, we observe a Hello Kitty-type character moving across the screen like in a video game while shadowy red-and-black figures haunt the background. The protagonist runs pasts increasingly dark messages of discouragement and nihilism, forth towards ostensible doom.

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AUDIO: Gold Steps FT. Thief Club – “Stay the Same”

Gold Steps are a new one you should know. They recently relocated from Austin to Milwaukee and deliver power pop-punk energy. Their latest single is a collaboration with Thief Club and rips on about getting over a one-sided friendship. Actions speak louder than words, and apologies without changed behavior wear on you so you’re moving on. It’s an exciting hit

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