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Pop Punk's Not Dead's Top 10 EPs of 2012
10) Safe To Say- Sick To Death
I first discovered Markam Ontario’s Safe To Say while I was on the Pop Punk Not Pills tour and was insanely impressed. They’ve seemed to have even improved throughout the year. Sick To Sick is a stellar EP that deserves even more attention than it’s gotten.
9) Free Throw- ST
Tennessee’s Free Throw emailed me and sent me their EP earlier this year. From the Boys Meet World intro sound byte to the aggressive yet melodic vocals, I was hooked right away. Check these guys out especially if you like bands like Polar Bear Club.
8) State Champs- Overslept
New York’s State Champs first release on Pure Noise Records did not disappoint. It’s filled with fun, bouncy jams that can always put you in a good mood.
7) Citizen/Turnover- 7”
I’ve been listening to both of these bands for a very long time and was stoked when they finally got their much deserved record deal with Run For Cover Records. This split showcases both bands knack for writing powerful, emotional songs.
6) Like Pacific- Homebound
You may think I’m slightly biased because these guys are my bros, but even if I didn’t know them, this would still make my list. Check out this highly underrated band, still my favourite local Ontario band.
5) Knuckle Puck- Don’t Come Home
There’s seems to be a lot of talent brewing in the Midwest these days. Definitely check out Knuckle Puck if you like really fast, emotional pop punk.
4) Grandview- Absolutely Nothing
I just recently discovered this band and am already obsessed. This is my kind of music, passionate, youthful emo/pop punk. Definitely get into this band; they’re going to blow up in 2013.
3) Spraynard Exton Square
One of the most underrated and one of my favourite bands Spraynard, broke up this year. They left behind their final release Exton Square. They continued with their posi anthems, sing alongs and inspirational, meaningfull lyrics. What other pop punk band tackles such issues as overcoming sexual abuse.
2) Thieves- Achiever
I first discovered Texas’ Thieves on XeasycoreX’s holiday compilation and I’m glad I did. Achiever is a concept album and one of the most ambitious pop punk releases of the year. This comes with my highest recommendation, seek out this band.
1) Real Friends- Everything That Dragged You Here
When I first heard this EP I became so obsessed that I listened to about 50 times and made plans to interview them later on in the day. Bands like Real Friends are the reason I run this website. I can’t even describe how much I love this EP. If you haven’t gotten into them yet, make sure you do.Thursday, December 20, 2012
Grandview - Pillars
Meadowbrook Records will be releasing Grandview's new EP "Absolutely Nothing" on December 28th.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Monday, December 17, 2012
Pop Punk's Not Dead Presents: Santa, I've Given You All My All My Cookies and Now I'm Nothing
I just released my holiday compilation. It features bands from Canada, U.S, England and Australia. Please stream/download/share and if you have extra cash donate. Hope everyone enjoys it. Happy Holidays! Free downloads are maxed out, feel free to download this at http://www.mediafire.com/?a95mwhp2iydv54f
Saturday, December 15, 2012
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Be Easy - Drive-Thru Life
Be Easy's debut full length, "I Hope You Hear Me" will be out Dec 18th.
http://www.faminedrecords.bigcartel.com
A Place In Time - Transitions EP Preview
A Place In Time's brand new EP "Transitions" is coming out on December 12th.
http://www.facebook.com/aplaceintimemd
Friday, December 7, 2012
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Yuletides & Stage Dives
The Catalyst Publicity Group has paired up with Keep A Breast Foundation for the first annual "Yuletides & Stage Dives" holiday compilation. Please pay what you can to support Keep A Breast Foundation.
keep-a-breast.org
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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