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Sailing uncharted waters with Calling All Captains’ “Unlike Me”

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Calling All Captains, the Canadian voyagers of pop-punk and post-hardcore styles, have set sail once again with their latest track, “Unlike Me”!

From the first note, I was instantly drawn to the gritty vocal tone and raw aggression that permeates the song. It’s undeniably catchy, but what sets it apart is the consistent edge that adds an extra layer of anticipation throughout. The drums and bass create a hefty groove, keeping the track punchy and driving, while the guitars provide a comforting warmth that wraps around me. What truly impressed me was the impeccable craftsmanship in the song’s structure, as the palm muted verses seamlessly build anticipation, leading to explosive choruses. If you are a fan of the catchiness you may find in a pop-punk track, but like a little extra anger in your morning coffee, get up in this track!

Join Calling All Captains on their new adventure of “Unlike Me” here, and hit them with a follow for more updates!

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Embrace your “Different” with Kala and Judge & Jury

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Kala and Judge & Jury team up again as a RMP favorite in this high energy, pop punk track, “Different.”

I was especially drawn in by the captivating energy and hefty guitars that stray away from the boundaries of conventional pop punk music. With its unique blend of genres and mesmerizing vocals, this song takes you on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Kala’s lyrics delve deep into the intricacies of embracing individuality and celebrating our differences, reminding us that it’s okay to stand out from the crowd. With its catchy melody and relatable themes, “Different” is guaranteed to get crowds amped and singing along. If you’re a fan of high energy pop punk vocals, driving guitars, and thought-provoking lyrics, this might be the next track to add to your queue!

Listen to “Different” by Kala and Judge & Jury here, and be sure to follow them for more!

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We’ve been turning up the volume “Lately” with Kala’s new track

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“Lately” is the brainchild of two Canadian friends and talented artists, Kala and Todd Barriage. What started as an instrumental for Todd’s band, Theatria, quickly transformed into a pop-punk banger with Kala’s fresh spin on lyrics and melodies.

The moment I hit play, the punchy drums, fast riffs, and captivating vocal effects had me hooked. What really stood out to me were the vocal melodies and the raw and relatable story behind the lyrics. One of my favorite sections was the breakdown when Kala sings “finally got closure” leading into a big guitar progression and drawn out chorus. If you love a well produced pop-punk track that you can yell at the top of your lungs, give “Lately” a look!

Listen to “Lately,” by Kala here, and follow him to keep posted on his upcoming album “Diary of a Depressed Creative”!

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From States Away rise from the mud with “Held Me Down”

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Pop-punk band, From States Away, show their appreciation for all that have been there over the years in their new track, “Held Me Down!”

Held Me Down has all the punch and catchiness of your typical pop-punk song, with the addition of some extra grit, aggression, and lead guitar. I especially liked the fast-paced progression and guitar rhythm to build excitement throughout. As with more pop style tracks, the main vocal is extra strong in the mix, so I loved hearing the added aggression and supporting backup vocals. If you like a solid pop-punk style with a bit of guitar and driving distortion, this one might be one to catch!

Listen to “Held Me Down,” by From States Away here, and follow them for updates on their upcoming album!

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Daimy Lotus has a message for the D-Bags

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Dutch pop-rock artist Daimy Lotus has recently released her latest single, “1st Class D-Bag.

The catchy blend of pop rock and pop punk is reminiscent of artists such as New Politics – which upon taking a deeper listen may be a major influence on Daimy Lotus’ work.

The song itself is fantastic, and is well deserving of a second, third, and fourth listen!

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Motionyear releases third single, “Disarray”

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Massachusetts pop punk act Motionyear have just dropped their latest single, “Disarray”. The song discusses topics such as coming of age, questioning ones own future, and nostalgia for your teenage years.

Produced by fellow Bay Stater, Alan Day (of Four Year Strong), the song packs a punch with carefully crafted harmonies and vocal doubling riding on top of chunky guitars and a driving beat.

Take a listen now!

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Check your breath: MEAN SEA shares “Puke Mouth”

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Hailing from Baltimore, MD, MEAN SEA has deep roots in the rock scene. Not only have members been involved with various projects over the years, including a band signed to Drive-Thru Records, they have also each spent years on the road honing their craft.

Strangely reminiscent of a dark, spooky take on PUP, MEAN SEA’s new track “Puke Mouth” is as catchy as it is unique. Take a listen now!

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Mitch Jones, Judge & Jury, and Escape the Fate, collaborate for “Darkness”

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Mitch Jones, Judge & Jury, and Escape the Fate, all come together to bring us “Darkness,” a heartfelt pop punk track with a bit of grit.

Upon the passing of Mitch Jones’ close friend, Byron Bernstein, Mitch turned to music, resulting in his second release “Darkness.” On the track, Mitch teams up with multi platinum producer Howard Benson (Daughtry, My Chemical Romance, Hoobastank,) and Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace, together known as Judge & Jury. The song also features Craig Mabbitts from Escape the Fate on vocals. You can really feel the passion put into this one with it’s conflicting push and pull between loving someone an simultaneously and pushing them away. The song brings us through a high intensity progression with plenty of feel-good choruses and great contrasting aggression in vocals. If you like a story with feeling, a chorus you could sing to, and a driving progression, give this one a look!

Give this track a listen here, and be sure to follow Mitch Jones, Judge & Jury, and Escape the Fate!

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We’d hate to be “Without You” for this Low Like You track!

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Pop punk band from Cleveland, Ohio, Low Like You, turn the conversation to you with their new slamming track “Without You.”

What drew me to this track is the addition of heavier influences shown with chugging guitars and yells in the latter half of the song. The vocals, melodies, and energy of the track is all pop punk, but these little touches of metal give it an effective contrast. As typical pop punk tracks go, the drums are pounding and driving forward in a fast-paced fashion with lots of fills. Vocals in this song are up front with a lifting chorus-like effect, but also blend enough to let the rest of the instruments shine. If you like pop punk style music and appreciate a shoutout to the heavier side, give this one a listen!

Scope out the new music video for “Without You” by Low Like You here, and be sure to follow them for future updates!

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We hope Gareth Howatson is sticking around with this new track “BTTF”

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UK artist Gareth Howatson hits us with a unique track, “BTTF,” showing influences from emo and pop-punk style music.

This high energy and uplifting track shows a nice mix between excitement and a touch of sadness. I have been jamming on this track for a few weeks since release and it always lifts the spirit! The vocal lines have a unique dark chorus tone to them that really makes the song pop out. The melody and lyrics are also quite catchy and relatable if you have ever been in a situation you know you just should not “stick around” in.

Give Gareth Howatson’s new track “BTTF” a listen and be sure to follow him for updates on the upcoming album!

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