It was like Relient K, State Champs, New Found Glory, Neck Deep, Blink -182, and Mae all joined forces to create some of the best music possible. The band has released 3 EPs, and 1 full length in their short time together. Their distinctive sound helps modernize the sometimes wandering '70s psychedelia to create more rhythmic tracks full of playful upbeat guitar riffs. I knew him and his family when he a younger kid and they came to all my concerts I held locally. Written, recorded, produced and mixed in Leithausers cramped, DIY New York City studio The Struggle Hut, the album achieves a powerful sense of place, capturing the city and its innumerable narrativesNYC is well-trod creative territory, to say the least, and could have easily made for a mundane effort in the hands of a lesser songwriter. These are culturally relevant, relationship driven, spiritually motivated, romance influenced, and all intertwined by that same nostalgic undercurrent. 25. Half Waif . The words Im not knocking, even when spoken out of context, will get Carry the Zero stuck in ones head for hours. Before you know it, the track is finished, you have a complete disconnect from where you are, what you are doing, who you are but somehow maintain an involuntary impulse to press repeat. Steven Edelstone, With The Loves of Your Life, former The Walkmen frontman Hamilton Leithauser expands his scope in a searching spirit, satiating his hunger for connection with the stories of others. Read below for MY list of the 30 greatest indie bands of 2020. 5 reviews. Treat yourself. Its a moody, empathetic album, bolstered by repetition and the palpable scenes they create, whether thats an imagined, heavenly gorge or the melancholy urban landscapes you traverse every day. They released a full length on a label that now holds that music hostage. And from those roots, the band continues to grow, excelling at their characteristically propulsive rock while making room for more emotion-imbued softness and nuanced instrumentation to shine through, a natural progression that quietly slips an arm around the listener, rather than grabbing them by the lapels. The band has released several new songs over the past year with the latest being, Shallow Graves, a few months ago. Superstar tells a fictionalized, though autobiographically-inspired, story about an up-and-comer seeking a life of stardom, critiquing the protagonists self-centered aspirations. Its one thing for a band to capture a world in chaos, but its much more difficult to accurately capture a mind in chaosPorridge Radio make it look like a cakewalk. This hardcore/rock/poppunk project known as The Recovery System pretty much dropped in 2020. Is this punk? [21] Peter Edward Clarke (born 21 August 1957, in St Helens, Merseyside), better known as Budgie, is an English drummer. It seems Hall realized yelps and screams dont necessarily attract the most attention; he now recognizes that by being even more vulnerable than ever before, hes capable of producing his finest songwriting yet. Married duo Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley, better known as Tennis, have recently endured one of the most difficult stages of their life, but found solace in each other throughout. MXPX Instead of aiming to melt the brains of tens of thousands of twenty-somethings in a field on psychedelics (though this likely still will, lets be honest), Parker instead turns his eye toward dancehalls, replacing fuzzy guitars and impressive percussion with bouncy piano and dance-y synths. So its funny that Fetch the Bolt Cutters is exactly what so many expected it to be: brilliant. Leave your cynicism and snobby pseudo journalistic opinions at the door. punk rock band Dogwood since 1994. Whats that coming over the hill? Three lads from Donegal who made sprightly tunes about manic pixie dream girls and Louis Walsh. When I relaunched the label, I was eager to work with them in some capacity. The . I absolutely adore their new EP Derby City and think these guys are going to be the best thing in the scene in the years to come. The best music, movies, TV, books, comedy and more. Now that their Rob Schnapf-produced (Beck, Elliott Smith) first album Collector has arrived, we have an answer: Its perhaps more uniform in sound than their debut EP and live shows would suggest, but it shows off their dynamic guitar triple-threat, down-to-earth lyrics and instantaneous pop know-how that made them so enjoyable and relatable in the first place. He and bassist-producer John Collins (former bandmates in The New Pornographers) take it to the extreme on Destroyers latest, Have We Met, on which the only actual instruments are electric guitar and bassand a whole lot of electronic accompaniment, including synthesizers, keyboards and beats. The former reads mostly the same, but occasionally brightened with layers of pop. As a petite woman, I know when Chelsea Dagger comes on it is time to leave the dancefloor lest I want to spend three uncomfortable minutes wedged under a lads sweaty armpit. Song of the Day: Holy Soldier - When the Reign Comes Down, Song of the Day: Sacred Reign - I Wanna See Your Face, Indie Vision Music Gets Locked Out of Twitter, Dispraised Release New Double Full Length on Vinyl, Song of the Day: Prescription - Reason For This Rime, Flyleaf Announce Reunion With Lacey Sturm, Song of the Day: Body and Soul - The Graylands, Song of the Day: Beth Hall - Send Down The Fire vs Fuel4Soul - Keep The Faith, Song of the Day: The Fall of Leviathan - Jesus Didn't Live the American Dream. He felt like he was only going backwards, and he was left wondering why wont they talk to him. Their guitar and synth-infused pop help create a glimmering rock experience that has (or had) fans around the world packing out sold-out shows with hopes of getting as close as possible to the young lead vocalist and the son to none other than iconic rock singer Bono. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Hes such a changed man that he even admits to being unable to identify with his old records: Theres no use trying to relate to that old song, he croons at the beginning of Tomorrows Dust. And will The Slow Rush blow your mind? Its like Anberlin crossed with A Day to Remember, Search The City, The Classic Crime, Beloved and Boysetsfire. Florida indie/alt-rock outfit The Spring feature a dynamic blend of melody and a pugnacious alt-rock drive to create a distinct sound that's not quite glimmery pop but not floaty indie-rock either. Listen to it! Cant Do Much, a single released ahead of the record, possesses that old-time lilt and a head-over-heels chorus that sounds like something Lucinda Williams may have spat out on Essence. What can be said of this band that hasnt been said before? Their latest release is an ambitious blend of heartfelt Americana blues with British New Wave. Add in hard-hitting percussions, plus masterful production on the backend to add a modern flaire, and this band is easily one of the most exciting new acts to hit the alt-punk scene in quite some time. You will find something unmatched in todays modern rock world and songs that will motivate you long after 2020 becomes but a whisper of a year long past. Discover the best new indie, rock & alt music in our November compilation! Put on Dont Steal Our Sun there and pretend youre in The OC. As a concept album, it documented the titular event, exploring vignettes about all of the partys various attendees. The only reason this falls down into the 20th position is because they are relatively new, like 2020 new. Coming off the heals of the massive success from their viral hit single "Novocaine" at the end of 2019, the Unlikely Candidates have not slowed their momentum down one bit. Oh, its another flash-in-the-pan indie band. Most of the songs here feel a bit rougher around the edges, which is partly what gives them so much charm. Benjamin writes somber and introspective music with eyes clearly directed heaven bound. Canada's indie supergroup has included Neko Case, AC Newman, Dan Bejar, and Kurt Dahle to name but a few. But everything after that was just eh. They wore suits and hats! That name, man. Is it dream pop, is it indie pop, is it shoegaze? Moore herself never learned to swim, just as most of us are not taught how to navigate the choppy waters of grief and strife. Max Freedman, Were gonna put you in the movies and our TV / All youve got to do is put on this little bikini, indie rock chameleon Caroline Rose sang on Bikini off her breakout 2018 record Loner. Its short, fast, and sweet. Silver Tongue, TORRES excellent fourth albumand first for Mergeis the result of that defiant burst. The band regrouped a few years ago for a performance or two and released 1000 Years (Like a Day) in February of 2019. A work of art, and enough to cement them on the latter half of this list. A bit off-center but undeniably alluring, the London group Dry Cleaning offers a unique post-punk sound full of electrifying guitar riffs and a driving bass. They are set to get some heavy radio play this summer, so keep an eye out for this Canadian rock duo who have steadily been building a solid following over the course of the last couple of years. Lizzie Manno, The whole idea behind releasing or performing a cover is to add your own spin to it: Otherwise, whats the point? Because youve been there (probably), and because Bridgers has been there, too, and she knows how to make this song about a strangers overdose into a highly relatable moment. London urchins Dustin's Bar Mitzvah didn't release a whole lot in their short career, but one of their big hitters was a dedication to punk's finest The Ramones . This isnt a definitive list and is simply some of my current faves and recommendations. Its an extremely calming album until it isntthe guitar and synth fury on Faces is life-affirming, the guitar solo in Exile is painfully emotive and its subsequent outro track creates blistering, ambient havoc. And a new album by as we are. Learn how your comment data is processed. Its no wonder he titled his now classic sophomore record Lonerism: Those 12 songs document the internal anger, anxiety and social self-sabotage of a man who so badly wanted to be personable and in love, but was legitimately unable to even muster up the courage to talk to a woman he was interested in. David Sikorski is a San Francisco-based writer and Senior Editor at EARMILK. Indie for the ladsladslads. Its a world not unlike our own, but thats part of the appeal, really. Go on! Fans of Simple Plan, MXPX, Mest, Blink-182, New Found Glory, Yellowcard, Hawk Nelson, etc. On Loner, Rose placed the system surrounding fame and celebrity squarely in her crosshairs. You got it. Oh yeah! play a more post-punk, 80s new wave driven by the lush female vocals of lead singer, Quinn. Marigold also follows Skylights tendencies to aim for a softer, more delicate, more intimate sound than anything on Cardinal. By continuing to browse, you agree to the use of cookies. March 13, 2020. All Rights Reserved. After recruiting three more full-time membersShannon Connor (guitar, keys), Logan Severson (guitar/backing vocals) and Brendan Manley (drums)and signing to Saddle Creek for their debut album, Disq were fully equipped to bring their distinct charm and varying influences to life. You can change your settings or, HATE TO SAY I TOLD YOU SOOOOOO *goal is scored*. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u26MuqgECa8. On 2014s KOTEKAN and 2016s Probable Depths, Roses strings, pianos and powerful mezzo-soprano provided an appropriately plaintive background for her ruminations on distance and personal growth. Her record Out in the Storm, which we named one of the best albums of that year, displayed a whole new side of the singer. Saint Cloud is a whole new world. So it's best to just strap yourself in and enjoy the ride. But his absurd antics, tongue-in-cheek online persona, and undeniably catchy electro-pop punk sound helped him gain armies of dedicated fans around the world. 3Dustin's Bar Mitzvah. But, at times, that's what their music can feel like. His Dad was a upstanding fellow and the passion for music and life was clearly evident in that family. Now, Shauf is following up his 2016 effort with The Neon Skyline, another concept album about a couple of friends on a night out at the pub. He always wore sunglasses. Each time we publish a list of indie rock albums, were once again met with the question of what actually defines an indie rock album. Seemingly in direct response to those criticisms, Julian Casablancas and co. have avoided anything resembling musical consistency on every Strokes release since. I am hopeful they will stick around much longer and release that much anticipated follow up full length to False Memory Syndrome soon. Their half-hearted performance brought to mind the women in the background of Robert Palmer videos, who serve as ornamentation at best. But she tacks on an extra bit that contextualizes the rest of the song: Its 4 a.m. again, she sings flatly, and Im doing nothing again. And all of a sudden youre there. These are songs to get you motivated and singing along with a pounding in your chest, tears falling from your eyes. The perfect soundtrack to being a brat. His music goes often unnoticed but when it is noticed, people are floored that its created by just one guy (with the exception of the drumming which is done by Dango of Amber Pacific on some songs). The Classic Crime Tracklist below LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2ZHPtBXAPPLE MUSIC, DEEZER, AMAZON \u0026 MORE: https://fanlink.to/IndieRockNov21 Subscribe to be the first to hear the finest new independent music! One of the best heavy pop-punk bands that have burst on the scene this past year. color theory is an astounding feat of lyricism as clever as it is devastating, and Allisons songwriting, production and voice are likewise orders of magnitude stronger than they were on Clean, recalling 90s alt radio while pushing Soccer Mommy in galvanizing new directions. Lizzie Manno, In 2017, Waxahatchees Katie Crutchfeld quite literally blew the music world away. Brighton, U.K. quartet Porridge Radio grapple with these questions on their new album Every Bad. She considered leaving music altogether. This is a relatively new band on the scene. Collington has released 4 incredible singles in 2020 with the hopes of finishing out the year with several more. They had an umlaut in their name! They are independent now but the focus from Christian punk rock to where they are at today, is quite clear. Years. 20. It runs on twang, jangle, truth and wide open spaces; on the album cover, Crutchfield, dressed in a billowy baby-blue frock, sprawls across an old Ford truck bearing a license plate from her native Alabama. Carrots help us see much better in the dark/ Dont talk to girls, theyll break your heart. Just an example of a Wombats lyric for you. But Shadow Talk, the second album from Chicago experimental five-piece Cafe Racer, reaches heady emotional and sonic heights, not by leaning on overused effects or sprinkling meaningless, abstract imagery, but by expecting more out of a song and its lyrics. Does this count? They are currently crowd funding their latest to be released next year. But wasnt this good? They started off several years ago with a collection of Demos, some of which ended up on different IVM compilations. Bet you just said Ah The REVS! didnt you? Home and Nothing Wrong by Bareheart are some of the best songs Ive heard this year. This is why the group has made themselves a staple on most major alt-rock playlists throughout the year. Eliot, searing, Dylan-esque vocal delivery, chiming guitars straight off Out in the Storm, pastoral folk not unlike that of her 2018 EP Great Thunder. 5 reviews. Clare Martin, Fans of Rolling Blackouts C.F.s The Go-Betweens-indebted, jangle-pop-tinged guitar-rock will find themselves on familiar ground on Sideways to New Italy. Following the commercial success of Yours Conditionally in 2017, Moore wound up in the hospital with a bad bout of the flu, Rileys father Edward died of cancer and his mother Karen was hospitalized on the brink of a stroke, Moore recalls. Copperlilly is Tim Skipper (House of Heroes) and his very talented wife, Stephanie. Her most recent, the staggeringly good The Idler Wheel arrived in 2012. My God, what to say about Another Sky that doesn't sound like a love letter meant to be written on old parchment paper, rolled up, delicately placed in a glass bottle, and sent out to the unforgiving tides. For this listing I am joining together Orions two passion projects into one chart position. Go-oes. Create an Account Help Customer Service Mobile Version Affiliate Program Ethereal vocals and a certain spiritual urgency. HindsCarlotta Cosials, Ana Perrote, Amber Grimbergen, and Ade Martinhave a strong grip on their musical identity, and theyre not keen on a makeover. They make them feel not just sad, but real. Another band that just call to mind video games. They are a full on rock/numetal band with unforgettable melodies, smashing, in your face heaviness, and unmatched potential. Gone are the cathartic, fist-pumping moments from Cadmium, the louder, capital-R Rock aesthetics from Then Again or the bruising solos la Aphasia. Hall & co. respond with a more refined batch of songs on Marigold. Be Your Own Pet were probably not as well known as some of the bands in this list, but they were bags more fun than most of them. It is without a doubt one of the best records to release in this insane year weve had. Indie rock is an ever-evolving genre spanning bedroom recordings and Jack Antonoff-produced powerhouses. When the band dropped into hiatus, he picked up the mic one more time to join guitarist Danny Montoya (Dogwood/Logos) and his brother on Drums to create the music of Saint Didacus. The quintetwhich comprises singer-songwriter-guitarist trio Tom Russo, Joe White and Fran Keaney, plus bassist Joe Russo and drummer Marcel Tussiearrived essentially fully formed with 2016s Talk Tight, and have remained remarkably consistent since, from 2017 EP The French Press to their acclaimed full-length debut, 2018 standout Hope Downs. Any label or artist representation company that doesnt pick up Collington is doing everyone a huge disservice. The band has a new Skate focused song out and its just as impressive as their previous material. Andy Crump, Listening to an Andy Shauf album in full is akin to binging a particularly compelling TV show: Both pull you in with characters that feel just as real as you or me, who populate a world wed like to escape to. He also plays in Life In Your Way when that band plays a show or releases new music. From the culture-shaking event that was Fetch the Bolt Cutters to the lesser-known records we've fallen in love with this year, here are the best indie rock albums of 2020 so far. Understandably, The Caretakers stories are often not pretty sights, even if the music always is. This story with Nate Parrish and IVM shows that you can never judge a book by its cover. Not so with The Prettiest Curse. This is catchy music period. The band released some singles through IVM, sort of as promotion and mainly through bandcamp for free then they signed with another now defunct label, IVM, in 2017 and released The Breakdown and the Fall. The band just dropped their Work in Progress EP a few months back via Honey Gold Records and it showcases a young band with loads of potential. What the band does next is anyones guess but I will wait patiently as a fan, drooling for future music. While earning their stripes as an opening band, playing with acts like Shame, Jay Som and Girlpool, it was hard to determine which direction they would go since their shows were much punkier than any of their recordings up until that point. 1997 to 2011. The actual band took a backseat to frontman Prestons antics on Celebrity Big Brother and later, Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Five Iron Frenzy Had Nate not been persistent in emailing me to check out his tunes, I may never have heard Im a Wreck or given these songs a chance. The band is currently working a full length follow up to their 2019 EP, Devils in the Details. This band made its way into my heart and gave me nothing but pure joy in listening to their songs. Steven Edelstone, Rarely when uttering the words for better or for worse on their wedding day do couples really consider the latter half of that sentiment. There is so much variety found on these latest singles that new fans will be drawn to their music much the same way you are drawn to those catchy songs playing on the radio. 24. DIRE. Nate is fairly new artist. Now, though, as her star is rising, Rose has turned that critical eye inward. Before that: Extraordinary Machine, in 2005. Again. They make music to be enjoyed by the masses. Rose pithily skewered the objectification women must put up with when they enter the limelight and further criticizes the music industry in the accompanying video. For fans of Dogwood, Good Riddance, Strung Out, Authority Zero, Much The Same, Craigs Brother. The Cheap Thrills 2010s indie rock band from Liverpool. Every aspect of the central storylinean ex randomly showing up after moving out of town, bad jokes, drunken ramblingsfeels like it could be happening at your local dive just a couple blocks from your apartment. Max Freedman, In 2012, Kevin Parker was an introvert. The latter plays strictly in the mode of garage rock. Its their first LP since signing with Secretly Canadian, and it follows their 2016 self-recorded debut Rice, Pasta and Other Fillers. Clare Martin, Even when they were young teens, it was obvious that Disq knew how to write great pop songs. Fancy a trip down Indie Memory Lane? Ellen Johnson, Fiona Apple engages our minds like no one else. Oh, The Thrills! This is highly infectious music and if radio is listening, these songs will find their way on a several different formats in the future. He has been a part of Kutless for a number of years and last year ventured out into solo territory, releasing a few singles which showed a certain vulnerability and punk rock spirit. Its one of many moments on Likewise that prove not only that her solo career deserves to exist, but also that shes able to thrive without her longtime bandmates (or at least without them in their full roles). Theyve remained independent almost this entire time. Why am I singing along to Hard-Fi.". At The Wayside has seen so many ups and downs in their career that Phil Carper is probably ready to snap A few members came from a band called Alakrity when they were super young. And the guy Ting Ting, what was his deal? The song's sluggish tempo and crushing guitars are nicely suited for its downtrodden lyrics' that evaluate drug abuse to like. Enigmatic, outlandish, and eccentric, the 27-year-old Oliver Tree's debut record Ugly Is Beautiful which was quickly met with mixed reviews from critics earlier this year. Input your search keywords and press Enter. 8. The group has released two fantastic full lengths. Within 10 seconds, you knowwithout a doubtits a Waxahatchee album. Yes they should be on this main list but I am holding out till I hear new music. As an example, look back to Funeral, one of the highlights of Bridgers 2017 debut Stranger in the Alps. Nine Lashes The Dublin-based four-piece Inhaler have easily stolen the show this past year with a shimmering garage punk sound and appealing vocals. Craigs Brother Lets Ride and Moments Like This are some of my faves off their last full length. I was so impressed with this duos new tunes that I knew I had to work with them ASAP. Bareheart creates the kind of music perfect for those fireside chats with gazing out into the night sky with stars blinking above. That stylized artificiality has been an unspoken running theme in Bejars music as Destroyer, at least since Kaputt in 2011. This metal band dropped their latest single "Forever New" a little over a month ago and it's already shaping up to be a real winner in 2020. Songs entirely in Hebrew and praise the only way a band from Israel could do. Im a Blamed fan first and foremost. Spoken With each Hop Along release, as Quinlan mentioned in her recent Paste session, the four members act as a collective, workshopping the songs together after the demo stage. Songs like Masterpiece, Move This Town, Paradise and Future Me all take on a certain pop sensibility, crank it up through the radio and create something truly remarkable. But Leithauser has spent his entire career on its wavelength, and dedicates The Loves of Your Life to the people who make the metropolis what it is, bringing all of his skills (he plays most of the instruments on the album) to bear on rendering their stories in poignant detail. His music takes a definite 80s new wave pop style and mixes it up. How and ever, their gentle lovesongs were the ideal accompaniment to burgeoning teenage romances. Li-ike. The band came out with their major label worthy full length record titled Silos & Smokestacks last December and blew the socks off everyone who gave them a listen. And this an ideal something to make me even sadder breakup song? Hard-Fi. A masterful control over the pace of each track allows the Wisconsin native to shift the overall direction and tone in a split second. They have much of the same energy and urgency of the prior band (Dogwood) but with even more socially conscious lyrics and real life influence. Yet, its different from anything shes ever released before. Independent and proud. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1890 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie, This site uses cookies. Exactly. Detroit, Michigan. Check out two of their songs below and get ready for the debut next week. But it's a ride where the driver is singer and guitarist Josh Katz, who already cut the brakes and has now blindfolded himself. These too are former hard rockers off the T&N roster. Shadow Talk is all about finesse and dynamicsmelodies cascade with subtlety and spark with a euphoric glow. He as a character is unforgettable, but the music of Razorlight? The screamed lines by Joe are bar none, the best thing ive heard in years. Over the last 25 years, she has made five albums that have allin due timeascended to holy text status, even if it took some longer than others to come around to her genius. Apple has never been one to deliver approachable melodies or catchy chorusesshe repeatedly serves us the abnormal, in all its twisted glory, with minor chords and off-kilter rhythms, often constructed with everyday objects rather than musical instruments. Now, a few decades after the golden age of 90s indie rock, thats not so much the case. From the culture-shaking event that was Fetch the Bolt Cutters to the lesser-known records weve fallen in love with this year, here are the best indie rock albums of 2020 so far. October 26, 2020 By Brandon J. in Articles | 6 Comments. The Quarantine Sessions release featured new songs and old tracks reworked for the Quarantine era we are in. Ill probably never get past it. Wouldnt have found them if it werent for IVM! When they ventured out with a new name and sound, some of the pop-punk was left in the dust and in place more of a Pop-Rock sound. This mysterious group first caught my ears a few years back after Noah from The Offshore Accounts (look them up) first shared his music with me. Following Clean, Soccer Mommy (real name Sophie Allison) became especially vocal about her struggles with body dysmorphia, depression and anxiety. This is not only the last IVM label release before the indefinite hiatus but also one of my favorites. He is that eternal indie artist, making music his own way. Max Freedman, Emotions are not absolute. Philadelphia pop-punk band The Things We Were is Van's wearing pop-punk anarchy of the early '00s in the best way possible. Discover the best new indie, rock \u0026 alt music in our November compilation! Another Sky exists masterfully in the juxtaposition between a riot of the heart and a sense of calm. Fetch the Bolt Cutters is finally here, and its another miraculous case of bottled lightning. Written about real individuals, some old friends and others strangers, the songs are as manifold as the human lives they encapsulate, with Leithauser often stepping aside to speak in his subjects own words. The Shreveport-Louisiana band are anything but new to the scene having released their debut album back in 2016. Clare Martin, Some psychedelic albums reach a hypnotic end cheaply. ", Soolking sells out London show and announces Europe tour, When We Were Young Festival 2022 Las Vegas After Party Guide, Record label LoudKult achieve new milestone as it hits 1.5b streams, Primavera Sound announces set times for debut Los Angeles event, From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton, 4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour, 4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022. Listen for yourself with an open mind, soak up the lyrics, and lay down amongst a wall of sound, immersing yourself in the sounds of Mainframe. Another band that was on Victory Records and is now independent. hardcore punk rock. Keith Settles is a one man hit song writing machine. Listen to some songs below. Its not a set of sugary hooks designed to crack the Discover Weekly algorithm: The record, which is self-produced, sacrifices no ounce of Scotts sharp-angled, emotionally explosive songcraft. Weve all happily hollered along to Dreaming Of You in Whelans or wherever else, but how many people would actually say theyre a fan of The Coral? If you dont know who this band is, check out their album on digital networks now or buy the CD from IVM while supplies last. If you havent heard their last full length, then head over to digital networks and give them a listen. What was he hiding? The charming vocals, the overdriven bass, and the hard-hitting instrumentation all add a fresh take to the classic early '00s emo-punk sound that is sometimes too easily confined by the darkness of the lyrics. 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