Best of 2016 Playlist

April 30, 2016

blink-182 - "Bored To Death" Single Review


Well we've all been waiting, and here it is. blink-182's much anticipated single off their equally anticipated 7th album, "California". Summer 2016 is set to be one of the best since 1999. "Bored To Death" serves as the band's comeback comeback song, as well as Matt Skiba's studio debut with the band. 

To preorder their album click this (link). 

April 25, 2016

Angels & Airwaves - "Chasing Shadows" EP Review


Angels & Airwaves is primarily driven by Tom Delonge's ambitious multi-media concepts. The band's work isn't restricted to music, they've produced films, books, and graphic novels. This EP is their latest endeavor. It's only been about 8 months since the release of the EP "...Of Nightmares", but AVA are already hitting us with this new 4 track EP. 

To buy the EP on iTunes, click this (link).

Music Video Monday - In This Moment


In recent years there have been many horror inspired metal bands. Aside from obvious choices like Marilyn Manson and Motionless in White, there are a growing number of female fronted metal bands taking cues from their male counterparts. This week, we'll be taking a look at a few of In This Moment's videos for our Music Video Monday

If you'd like to suggest a future MVM entry, leave a comment. And to see last week's MVM click the following (link). 

Beartooth - "Aggressive" Single Review


Almost 2 years have passed since the band's debut album, "Disgusting" graced our ears. A stark contrast to frontman Caleb Shomo's previous band Attack! Attack!, Beartooth have brought their own brand of hardcore punk to the masses. Now they're back with a new song from their sophomore record, "Aggressive". With the title track released as the album's lead single, we know we're in for one helluva great song. 

Click this (link) to pre-order the album and get this song and "Always Dead" on iTunes. 

April 21, 2016

Top 10 Alternative Rock Throwback Songs


Yes we know that these days "alt. rock" is just a very large generalization of many genres. But we're still going to give this "Throwback" a go. Remember, we've already done throwbacks lists for pop punk and emo, both of which technically fall under the alt. rock category. So if you think we missed a song, be sure to click the respective links and check those lists for songs. We're also working on a "hard rock" list, so a song may appear there.  
 Any song is fair game so long as it is at least 5 years old.To see our honorable mentions click the following (link).

April 18, 2016

Music Video Monday - twenty one pilots


A band known for their unique style of music, and their live performances. We're going to take a moment to express our appreciation for their music videos. Below you'll find 3 of our favorite MVs from twenty one pilots

To see last week's Music Video Monday click this (link). And to buy T/P's latest album, "Blurryface" click this (link). If you would like to suggest future MVMs, leave a comment. 

April 17, 2016

Featured Post - The Word Alive


The Word Alive have had ups and downs, but finally have seemed to have found a style that works for them. This month we've got them for our Featured Band! To read last month's Featured Post, click this (link). And to read our review of The Word Alive's new album, "Dark Matter", click this (link). 

If you'd like to suggest a future "Featured Band"leave a comment. Don't forget to catch The Word Alive on this year's Warped Tour in the Monster Energy Party Area. 

April 15, 2016

Speed Reads: Babymetal, Weezer, The Summer Set


And here's another "Speed Reads" for you! Second on this month, we may write full length reviews for these albums in the future. But for now, we just want to get something out there. So for SR #5, we're reviewing Weezer's "The White Album", Babymetal's "Metal Resistance", and The Summer Set's "Stories for Monday" . To buy each respective album on iTunes, click the links below. 

To read our previous entry in our "Speed Reads" series, please click this (link). 

April 14, 2016

Architects - "Gone With the Wind" Single Review


The second single off their upcoming album is here! Architects gave us quite the headbanger with last month's song, "A Match Made in Heaven". Now they're continuing the onslaught with "Gone With the Wind". All gearing up for their May 27, 2016 album, "All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us". 


Click this (link) to preorder the album on iTunes.

April 11, 2016

Music Video Monday - Panic! at the Disco



They've got some of the best videos. Always fun, quirky, and Brendon could definitely make it as an actor if he wanted to. Panic! at the Disco have done a lot of videos during their career. We've got 3 of our favorite right here for your viewing pleasure. 


To buy the band's latest album on iTunes, click this (link). And to read our review, click this (link). 

Saosin - "Racing Toward A Red Light" Single Review

Saosin's album "Along the Shadow" is quickly approaching its release date of May 20, 2016. With just about a month to go, they've unveiled the album's next single, "Racing Toward A Red Light". It definitely makes us even more anxious for the album's full release. Saosin are back and better than ever. 

Click this (link) to preorder the album on iTunes. 

April 10, 2016

letlive. - "Good Mourning, America" Single Review



They just blew our minds again. letlive's 4th album is set for a June 10, 2016 release date. The album's first single, "Good Mourning, America" is another politically charged gem that takes direct stabs at our fucked up country, and police brutality in particular. But we'll get into that more in a bit. 

To pre-order the album click this (link).  

April 8, 2016

Killswitch Engage - "Incarnate" Review


Why fix what's not broken? Killswitch Engage seem to have written and recorded their 7th album with that mindset. The band have returned from the studio with this killer album, the follow up to the masterpiece that is "Disarm the Descent". About 3 years later, and they're back with "Incarnate" (not to be confused with "Reincarnate" Motionless in White's 2014 album). 

To buy the album on iTunes, click this (link). 

April 7, 2016

Warped Tour 2016 Lineup Review Pt. 2


Not a conventional review, but we're going to break down this year's choices for the 2016 lineup of Warped Tour. 20+ years on the road every summer, bringing you all kinds of music. And this year, it seems the tour is getting back to basics. Lots of great pop punk bands, and not as many heavy headliners. This is PART 2 of a two part post covering the 2016 edition of Warped Tour. Click this (link) to read PART 1. 

Click this (link) to visit the tour's official website.

April 4, 2016

Music Video Monday - New Years Day


We're breaking down some of our favorite videos in this new series. Every Monday, we'll be taking a look at 3 videos from one band/artist. And in this inaugural post, we're looking at New Years Day's impressive backlog of work. Always a pleasure to watch their videos. Just be sure to watch with the lights on.

Click this (link) to purchase the band's latest album, "Malevolence" on iTunes.

April 1, 2016

Warped Tour 2016 Lineup Review Pt. 1




Not a conventional review, but we're going to break down this year's choices for the 2016 lineup of Warped Tour. 20+ years on the road every summer, bringing you all kinds of music. And this year, it seems the tour is getting back to basics. Lots of great pop punk bands, and not as many heavy headliners. This is PART 1 of a two part post covering the 2016 edition of Warped Tour. Click this (link) to read PART 2


Click this (link) to visit the tour's official website.

Speed Reads: The 1975, 3 Doors Down, Asking Alexandria



"Speed Reads" returns with review of the new albums from The 1975, 3 Doors Down, and Asking Alexandria. Click the links provided below to purchase any of the respective albums on iTunes. And to read the previous "Speed Reads" click this (link). 

**Sorry our review of "I like it when you sleep..." took so long. After rewriting, and rewriting, we decided it would be best to do a smaller feature. We may post a full length review in the future.**