Hellbound Hepcats

The Hellbound Hepcats are bringing back the sound of the 1950's with an aggressive, big-beat twist-seamlessly fusing elements of Johnny Burnette, Chuck Berry and Brian Setzer with the pure energy of rockabilly. These hardworking rock'n'rollers combine the rawness and passion of the Sun Studio sessions with a harder, faster, more hip-shaking rhythm that is all their own. The Hellbound Hepcats' music reflects the rebellious spirit of early rock n' roll without imitating it. Their originality adds a much-needed new spin to the current rockabilly scene. And, their from Montreal!

Daylights

The 5 song Sinking EP from the Pennsylvania based Daylight is a must hear if you are a fan of melodic punk/post-hardcore. A lot like Nothington without the rootsy undertones, a little Like Polar Bear Club but less plodding, and sorta like Title Fight but more gruff and less poppy, this is highly recommended for fans of those groups and also for fans of Small Brown Bike and/or Hot Water Music. It’s more interesting than standard-issue melodic punk but more straightforward than your typical post-hardcore without really venturing into terms that could ever be called “the E word”. Maybe even a little like As Friends Rust, or not. If it seems like I’m struggling to find the right words to describe Sinking, it’s because I am. Good EP!

Brand New (2001)

Remember when Brand New was a punk band that only talked about Morrissey? Those were good days. Frontman Jesse Lacey is one of the best lyricists, if not one of the most frustrating (have you ever really listened to the words to Deja Entendu?). He brought his A game to Brand New’s debut, though, serving up several songs that still rank as the group’s best.

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