AUDIO: Lake Drive – “Death Of A Broken Heart”
It’s a pop punk song rooted in the various stages of mourning a relationship, before ultimately moving on.
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VIDEO: Gold Steps – “Undercover”
The song is about catching someone’s eye in a crowded room and fantasizing about that person, hoping to see them later that night.
Read moreVIDEO: Honey Creek – “iQuit”
The song is about going through it, and either taking charge of the situation or, well, quitting.
Read moreAUDIO: Honey Creek – “Self Preservation”
Honey Creek assert their pop punk dominance on their new EP.
Read moreAUDIO: Honey Creek – “iQuit”
Honey Creek continue into a new era with their second single of the year out this week. The song is a testament to those times where you’ve felt like saying “fuck it” and quitting something that just isn’t worth all the stress and frustration despite your best efforts. Whether it’s a job, a relationship, family or whatever it is you’re
Read moreAUDIO: Honey Creek – “Burnt Bitter”
Pop punks Honey Creek recently went through a massive rebranding involving all-white outfits and a secret set at Cactus Club for 414 Day. The first single of their new era is out today and it’s got all the excitement and dynamic that you know and love from Honey Creek, but the band takes things further by incorporating blaring synths and
Read moreAUDIO: 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
Read moreAUDIO: Dreamhouse – “Carry You”
Dreamhouse take a delicate subject and fuel a powerful song with it.
Read moreVIDEO: 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
Read moreAUDIO: Fall Back – “The Pursuit of Nothing”
The pop punk band hit all the right notes on their debut.
Read moreAUDIO: NOT – “Stop The World”
A new band inspired by ALL and Descendents emerges with their debut single.
Read moreAUDIO: 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
Read moreAUDIO: 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
Read moreAUDIO: 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
Read moreVIDEO: Gold Steps – “Petty”
Alt pop punks Gold Steps are keeping it moving with a new single and video. An Enterprise Films production, the scene finds the band capturing a dude who’s clearly done some fucked up shit, ready to torture and intimidate him. The song is about being over the gaslighting from someone after all the lies aren’t adding up. Gold Steps strike
Read moreAUDIO: 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
Read moreVIDEO: Gold Steps – “Front Row”
Alt pop-punk band Gold Steps have a new single and video out via Ghost Killer Entertainment. It’s a song about putting a toxic and manipulative person behind you and living your best life; they’d try to use you for their own gain, and now they can play their games on their own. Fittingly, the video finds vocalist Liz Mauritz out
Read moreAUDIO: The Eradicator – “Forever The Eradicator”
A set of new tracks from their upcoming release absolutely rips.
Read moreAUDIO: Vinyl Theatre – “Love You To Death”
The pop punks are back from hiatus with a catchy new single.
Read moreVIDEO: 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.
Read moreAUDIO: Docx – “Pick A Seat”
Experimental pop artist Docx is out with some new remixes of a 2020 track. The original version did not have vocals but this release changes that, featuring lightning-fast flow and playful repetitions in the Deathrow edit. Then there’s an interlude that invites you to take not one but *two* seats, and finally ZAYMINATI hops on one, bringing plenty of heat
Read moreAUDIO: The Fall Sound – “Keep In Touch”
The Fall Sound touch on nostalgia while giving that era a refresh.
Read moreAUDIO: Falling Flat – “Listerine”
Falling Flat can’t seem to cope on their new single.
Read moreVIDEO: Joey and the Knives – “…sighing…”
Pop punks Joey and the Knives have a new single and video out. The band appears on TV while simultaneously in the background, goofing around in the former and playing the song in the latter. The song is about toxic love and not being able to help it. Shot by Nathan Pierce, the video presents a creative duality of who
Read moreAUDIO: 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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