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Sleep Eater Stays ‘Off the Beaten Path’ With Brand New EP

Sleep Eater is a five piece band originating from Las Vegas, Nevada. The band consists of Michael Fairfield (Vocals), Tony Loderstedt (Bass), Kade Rushing (Guitar), Spencer King (Keys), and Jaime Smith (Drums).   Sleep Eater Vary with Sound and Aggression   Although the overall feel of the EP is your classic pop punk sound, there are […]

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Joyce Manor releases Million Dollars to Kill Me, a Kick-ass Pop Punk Album

From Fall Out Boy to Weezer, pop punk dominated a large chunk of my youth and leaves me with the bitter taste of nostalgia and heartbreak in its wake. Like most genres, it had its highs and lows throughout the early twenty-first century, striking the hearts and minds of teenagers and sad college students across […]

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IBG Interview – 8 Questions With…. Sadderday

Any band worth their mettle nowadays knows it is not just about the music anymore. You need to be able to connect with your fans and share your deepest thoughts with them. Our recent discovery Sadderday has found the best way to do this within their punk with a purpose sound.  We caught up with […]

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We Are Experiencing ‘Love and Loathing’ With Confidence

On August 10, With Confidence released their new album Love and Loathing via Hopeless Records. Ahead of the album’s release, the band released three singles: “That Something,” “Jaded,” and “Moving Boxes”.   The Australian pop punk band from Sydney were formed in 2012. The band consists of lead vocalist/bassist Jayden Seeley, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Inigo Del […]

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Jared Mancuso to Release High Energy New Album ‘Hype!’

Hailing from Philadelphia, PA comes alt rock connoisseur Jared Mancuso.   Originally from Bucks County, PA, Mancuso has been around the block when it comes to performing. In college he met Jared Bardugone, the two formed Strike of the Heart and later The Jared Project. After a whirlwind of albums and tours, the two went […]

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We The Kings Make a Refreshing Comeback With a bit of a Newer Sound

We The Kings get sentimental and heartfelt with their sixth album, Six.   The band has been crowdfunded by their fans since Somewhere, Somehow. The band consists of Travis Clark, Coley O’Toole, Charles Trippy, and Danny Duncan. Each album has remained within the pop-punk genre.   “Even If It Kills Me” is the more classic sounding We […]

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Unlike Pluto is Unlike Any Other Act

Self-proclaimed misfit Unlike Pluto uses his originality to stand out from the crowd. Blending EDM, country, folk, and rock, Unlike Pluto is unlike any artist before him.   Atlanta native and now-Los Angeles-based Armond Arabshahi has had a passion for music throughout his entire life. He has been a self taught musician from the age of […]

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HUNNY’s Windows II is the Post-punk Jam for the Summer

Punk of all varieties, and pop punk in particular, is a genre rife with fond summer memories and disappointing, existential high school experiences. While my taste in music has matured since the golden era of 2007, it’s been quite a while since I was hooked onto a new band sporting the theme. Released on the […]