You Blew It! have done a great job with this release, but the album shows off the potential they have to do better. The Florida quintet impresses their audience with a heavy energy and lyrics that push towards a darker side.
The Wonder Years basically took over the world this year, playing everywhere from arenas in North America with A Day To Remember to small shows in some of Europe’s less-visited countries. idobi photographer Gaelle Pitrel was there for the latter when the band hit La Maroquinerie in Paris last month along with their friends in Handguns.
Seaway’s debut album Hoser combines the best elements of pop punk, including earnest vocals and bright, catchy riffs, while still displaying enough diversity to hold its own.
Echosmith are young in every sense of the word, but don’t let their age mislead you – Echosmith pack one hell of a punch with their unique blend of pop-rock.
With The Light Under Closed Doors, The Swellers have settled into a sound that suits them perfectly for their most relatable release yet.
Panic! At The Disco have undergone drastic changes with every album, resulting in a distinctively different sound on each album – some will enjoy the change and musical exploration, others will frown upon yet another departure from the band’s roots.
Packed with colossal hooks and melodies, State Champs’ debut album The Finer Things stands out as one of the best pop punk releases this year and raises the bar sky high for the genre.
The foursome known as American Authors are about to be much more than the soundtrack to Lowe’s commercials (where you might recognize their single “Best Day Of My Life”).
The Things We Think We’re Missing is a record that boasts true confidence from Balance & Composure. While 2011’s Separation tested the waters of their sound, this release is a cohesive piece that has been crafted with careful thought and execution.
Into It. Over It.’s sophomore album Intersections still contains his signature vivid guitars and genius lyricism, but ditches the more straightforward pop melodies for something rawer yet more complex. Evan Weiss returns to the roots of Into It. Over It.’s original recordings while also exploring new directions in his music, achieving two goals where artists normally strive for one.
