A Day To Remember — “I’m Made Of Wax, Larry, What Are You Made Of?”
pop punk
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 43)
Five Finger Death Punch: “Gone Away” (The Offspring cover)
Mayday Parade: “In My Head” (Jason Derulo cover)
The Amity Affliction: “Can’t Feel My Face” (The Weeknd cover)
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#23)
Carousel Kings
Pop/punk from Pennsylvania. For fans of A Day to Remember, Simple Plan, New Found Glory, etc. Carousel Kings are currently in the studio working on a new record. For now, check out “Grey Goose” and “Bad Habit,” both from the album Charm City.
Facebook – Instagram – Official Site – Spotify
2. Of Virtue
Melodic metal from Michigan. For fans of Slipknot, Atreyu, Sevendust, etc. Of Virtue will be busy touring for the remainder of 2018; their last show of the year will be December 8th at The Loft in Lansing, Michigan. Here are “Torn Apart” and “Ghost Town,” two of my personal favorites.
Facebook – Instagram – YouTube – Official Site
3. Era 9
Self-proclaimed “trap rock” from Canada. For fans of In This Moment, Lacuna Coil, The Chainsmokers, Papa Roach, etc. Era 9 just released their newest video for “Black Widow (Tick Tock),” which can be found here. In addition, listen to “Hero” and “Scripture.”
Facebook – Instagram – YouTube
4. Eclipsica
Hard rock from California. For fans of Avenged Sevenfold, Bad Wolves, Danny Worsnop, etc. Eclipsica just released the video for “Reflections,” and their debut EP, Transcend, is available now!
Facebook – Instagram – YouTube – Twitter
5. Boze
Rap/hip-hop from Georgia. For fans of G-Eazy, Eminem, NF, etc. Boze has finished recording his debut album, Donut Try This at Home, which will be released this fall. He will finish 2018 with his band Almost Kings, opening for Sevendust during their three day Home stint in Atlanta. Check out the first two singles from Boze, “Savagery” and “Loud.”
Playlist Challenge, Day 526
5 Seconds of Summer — “She’s Kinda Hot”
Playlist Challenge, Day 472
Farewell, My Love — “Portraits”
Playlist Challenge, Day 453
Panic! at the Disco — “But It’s Better If You Do”
Playlist Challenge, Day 452
Panic! at the Disco — “Northern Downpour”
Playlist Challenge, Day 451
Panic! at he Disco — “Nine in the Afternoon”
Bands You Should Know: Ward
I found Ward on Instagram, after he left a gracious comment on one of my posts. He then reached out and asked if I would consider his music for this blog.
Based in Los Angeles, Ward is the vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for a band of the same name. The first song I listened to was “Stand Me,” and I was visited with a Coldplay vibe, mixed with a little Brendon Urie.
Then, I checked out “Crush.” More rock-oriented, this track put me in mind of The Killers and Queens of the Stone Age.
A third song, “Soothe the Soul,” had a touch of The Police.
This is the brilliance of Ward. The music ranges from alternative to rock, from post-punk to new wave to pop, from Panic! at the Disco to Depeche Mode to The Smiths. This expansive dose of creativity is paired with a powerful, passionate voice and beautifully honest lyrics in a combination that isn’t quite like anything out there currently.
Ward is diverse and eclectic. You never know exactly what you’re going to get with each new song, but you can rest assured it will be interesting ear candy that belongs on your playlist. “Crush” is my favorite track that I’ve heard so far. And this year, Ward is donating 100% of the sales of “Crush” to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Visit Ward’s official site, or connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, and/or YouTube.
For added fun, listen to Ward’s take on a Rolling Stones classic, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.”
Weekly Focus: Paramore, Day Seven
Paramore — “Idle Worship,” from the album After Laughter (2017).
Mostly Music 