Some may argue that Pop Punk is a recycled genre; already put through every test, and while I personally support the notion to some degree, every now and then I find releases such as Far From Proper's new EP, which remind me that there is still plenty of untapped ground. Rock Bottom presents a substantial amount of growth since the band's previous release, where you'll even find guest vocals from With The Punches' Jesse Vadala. The EP is currently available from Bandcamp and Big Cartel. FFP will also be on tour this Summer with Thieves and Suckerpunch. Click the Read More… link to stream the EP.
Exclusive: Life On The Sideline EP announcement, music video premiere
Since releasing Honesty Is A Dying Breed two years ago, Life On The Sideline has remained active on the road and is now ready to unveil its upcoming EP, Never Settle. To kick things off, we're premiering the music video for the band's new single, "Echo", which tells the sad story of a young girl reminiscing times spent with her deceased partner. While not a pop punk song per se, it's as catchy as one with an infectious chorus that you'll inevitably get stuck in your head. The band's sound could be compared to that of Transit's and The Early November's. Fans can pre-order the EP on iTunes and CD here, before it's released on June 7th. […]
