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Sainthood Reps – Headswell
Long Island has always bred an iconic emo-punk sound, and Sainthood Reps continue to carry the torch of their contemporaries with their second full-length, Headswell.
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Long Island has always bred an iconic emo-punk sound, and Sainthood Reps continue to carry the torch of their contemporaries with their second full-length, Headswell.
From his hometown in Long Island to the studio in Los Angeles, music lover and DJ Fish is hand selecting the next big thing from indie to emo. Join the party as Fish serves up the latest music and premieres from multiple guests (and sometimes flips the switch with flashback faves).
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.
Moving Mountains’ self-titled release is a beautiful compromise of melodic indie and post-rock, offering something for listeners both old & new.
We choose this band as our Eddie Jason & Chris ReverbNation Artist of the Month back in September of 2012. Why? We knew they were a unique and fun spirited band that would eventually take a big seat in the alternative and indie music world (you can listen to that interview here). Fast forward to Warped 2013… not only are New Beat Fund hand selected to play at Warped, playing the Kevin Says stage, but they’ve also landed a big record deal on Red Bull Records. We couldn’t be more happy for and proud of New Beat Fund! Official Website
On their appropriately titled debut LP, Youth, Citizen unsurprisingly addresses coming-of-age angst – typical fodder for most young, earnest pop punk bands – yet somehow they accomplish it without sounding stale or cliche.
After the success of their debut full-length last year, Misser have established themselves as an important component of the rising indie pop punk scene. The Distancing EP offers yet another couple songs for fans to sink their teeth into, as well as coming off as another collection of stories that the band needed to get off their chest.
With classic-sounding guitar, easygoing vocals and lyrics, and undeniably catchy melodies, Abandon Kansas’s A Midwest Summer easily attracts any straightforward rock palate while embodying the feel of the vibrant and hot summers inherent to the Midwest United States.
Say What You Mean, the sophomore album from Brooklyn’s Allison Weiss, is sure to resonate with practically everyone with its relatable lyrics and folksy vocals.
The latest recruits to Equal Vision Records, Northern Faces recently released their debut EP Southern Places, a strong effort consisting of five self-produced tunes that spotlight the band’s indie rock roots while pulling elements from noise, experimental, and even blues rock.
