Artist: Four Year Strong Album: In Some Way, Shape, Or Form Genre: Pop Rock/Punk Label: Decaydance/Universal Motown Excuse me while I start this review with a bold statement. You know this whole Pop Punk resurgence that’s been growing over the last 18 months or so? Well it’s going to end. I don’t know when, but […]
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STREAM: Paramore – Hello Cold World
November 7th, 2011 
James Shotwell Paramore have released another song from their forthcoming album and UTG has the stream. “Hello Cold World” shows the band exploring new pop rock territory while sticking to the lyrical sensibilities that have carried through their careers. It’s clear the past year of ups and downs has impacted nearly every aspect of the sound, but […]
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R.I.P. Amely (2008-2011)
November 1st, 2011 James Shotwell Fearless Records’ Amely have announced they are breaking up after three years of climbing the pop rock ranks. The group broke the news directly to fans earlier this evening on their official Facebook page with a letter and farewell video. The message read: Dear friends, family, and dearest fans, We regret the news that many […]
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REVIEW: A Loss For Words – No Sanctuary
October 26th, 2011 James Shotwell Artist: A Loss For Words Album: No Sanctuary Genre: Pop Rock/Punk Label: Rise It has probably been said time and time again but 2011 has been the glorious return of Pop Punk. With notable releases from familiar bands like New Found Glory, Set Your Goals, Man Overboard, Tranist, This Time Next Year, The Wonder Years […]
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The Xcerts Headlining UK Tour
October 14th, 2011 Martin Experimental pop trio The Xcerts have just announced that they will be headlining a UK tour, which is kicking off January 17 in Brighton. It will cover five cities in five days. To leave any thoughts or view these tour dates do so after the jump.
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We Are The In Crowd Stream “Best Intentions”
September 29th, 2011 James Shotwell We Are The In Crowd have launched the official stream of their debut full length, Best Intentions. Those interested in hearing the record will need to click here in order to access the stream. Unfortunately, this link will only work for our North American readers because (apparently) MTV hates outsiders. Given the success of their […]
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STREAM: Transit – Cutting Corners
September 22nd, 2011 James Shotwell Transit have premiere another song from their forthcoming Rise Records debut. “Cutting Corner” continues the band’s realism laced poetry and modern pop punk style and like the rest of the band’s recent material, succeeds on nearly every level. Click “Read More” to stream the track and feel free to leave comments with your thoughts. Listen […]
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REVIEW: Hello Hollywood – The Loveliest
August 26th, 2011 James Shotwell Artist: Hello Hollywood Album: The Loveliest Genre: Pop-rock Label: [unsigned] The Loveliest is, in general, a polished and shiny pop rock release, chock full of yearning love songs and cheerful meditations on life and sentiment. It’s grand, as one would say colloquially here in Ireland – not exactly my cup of tea but sure to […]
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July 27th, 2011 James Shotwell Move Out West are quickly becoming one of the biggest unsigned acts in America and their fall touring schedule may just be the push they need to break through. On top of recently signing with Twilight Records in Japan, Move Out West have announced slew of tour dates with Phone Calls From Home, New County, […]
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REVIEW: Highways – Enjoy The Little Things EP
July 13th, 2011 James Shotwell “Enjoy the Little Things will undoubtedly set the market on fire but unless you’re really into this sort of more-is-more pop punk stuff steer well clear. Buckley has some potential but really needs guidance to prevent her voice shooting off into screech territory, and the music could be improved upon if they’d only learn how to take things a little easier.”
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July 5th, 2011 James Shotwell We Are The In Crowd have been forced to drop off their upcoming dates with Taking Back Sunday and Thursday due to scheduling conflicts. A message from the band can be found below: “Hey everyone, It comes with great regret to inform everyone that we won’t be able to partake in the upcoming Taking Back […]
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REVIEW: Paradise Fears – Yours Truly
July 4th, 2011 James Shotwell “Yours Truly is a sprightly experience, one that certainly makes a valiant effort to take your breath away. It could be just me that didn’t quite react in any definitive way, as there is plenty of promise and some very enjoyable tunes here, particularly the title one. I just can’t figure out whether it’s sincere and lovable, or slightly turgid. Either way, probably best to take it at face value and play on. Give it a spin for cheeriness alone.”
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