So I said at the beginning that this blog was going to focus on music too. Here are some bands that have flown under the radar that really deserve some attention.
Set Your Goals--I can't say enough good things about these guys. Pop-Punk how it's supposed to be done (The Maine and stuff like that is not Pop-Punk but that's the subject of a future rant). The music is catchy as Hell, the lyrics have actual meaning. Their new album is already in my top 5 for the year and it's been out for just over a week.
The guest vocalist in the video is Vinnie Caruana, formerly of the Movielife and currently in I Am the Avalanche.
The Gaslight Anthem--I know a lot of people have been singing this band's praises recently, but they are completely deserved. They've put out 2 amazing full length albums so far. Raised in New Jersey, this is working class rock. They frequently draw comparisons to Bruce Springsteen, but those are more for the ideals and lyrical content. Still, this band has quickly become one of my favorite bands ever.
P.O.S.--Yeah, it's rap. Who would have expected that from me. Never Better is my album of the year so far (At least until the new Thrice comes out, but there is no shame in coming in 2nd to them, especially from me). This album has everything that mainstream rap does not. Socially conscious lyrics, great backing tracks, and no fucking autotune. If there was any justice in the world, he would be bigger than Lil' Wayne.
P.O.S. gets two videos because he's that damn good.
There are plenty of other bands out there that don't get the attention or respect that they deserve. If you want to get one of them out there, leave it in the comments.
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