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PARAMORE Mind' in August and it is al- right, and what they believe Candy’ and ‘Nice2KnoU’
AFTER LAUGHTER ready a highly anticipated in – no more so than in stand out as being the
(FUELED BY RAMEN) release. Maypine provide ‘Bullshit’, a song full of in- more upbeat, energetic
There seem to be two us with an industrious take tensity, which frequently re- songs. ‘Nice2KnoU’ partic-
types of releases coming on traditional pop-punk, peats ‘this is bullshit’. The ularly features the pop-
out by established bands at and their efforts certainly politically-inspired punk punk sound that we know
the moment. Those that will not go unnoticed. The rockers wrote ‘How Many All Time Low for, and it’s re-
are taking a step back to EP opens with 'A Little Walls’ in relation to Donald ally refreshing to listen to.
their beginnings and bring- Sooner' and although it Trump and the U.S. presi- The closing track, ‘After-
ing back some of the sound may sound like your typi- dential election. Tim McIl- glow’, leaves you wanting
that made them successful cal, everyday pop-punk rath sings, ‘How many more. It doesn’t satisfy that
GOO GOO DOLLS in the first place, and those track, Maypine have man- walls can you put up, how need for a big finish of the
YOU SHOULD BE HAPPY that are moving forward in aged to add a fresh feel to many guns till you feel album but leads more to
(WARNER BROS.) a new direction. Paramore the song - and in fact to the safe?’ – a sentiment most ‘where is the next song?’ In
‘All we need is some- took baby steps towards whole EP. The energy lev- of us (at least in Europe) essence, the album is
thing real to believe in,’ the pop genre with their els are extremely high and will agree with. ‘Far From great. It’s different from
sings John Rzeznik on ‘Tat- previous, self-titled, release this is carried throughout Perfect’ is a heartfelt an- what we know and love
tered Edge – You Should in 2013. Now, they take a most of the EP. 'Never Far them, born to be sung arm and shows a maturity, and
Be Happy’, the opening much larger leap. With Apart' is, for the most part, in arm or with lighters in the with a few upbeat songs in
song on Goo Goo Dolls’ member changes; Jeremy an acoustic track, which air. ‘Welcome To The the mix, it will certainly
new five-track EP, ‘You Davis having left the band, demonstrates other, more Breakdown’ is a rowdy make for an easy listening,
Should Be Happy’, and this and Zac Farro returning, sedate, aspects of Mayp- moshpit rouser which men- summer album.
release is as real as it gets. and guitarist Taylor York ine. The tempo is reduced tions how ‘the country are YYYY
‘Tattered Edge’ kicks off taking more of a prominent and it gives vocalist Jason selling their souls’. ‘Wel- Lauren Garlinge
with a powerful beat. ‘They role, especially with pro- Payne a chance to shine. come to the breakdown,
say, “We didn’t pay to hear duction, alongside Justin The song builds up into a welcome to the end of the BITERS
your opinion, so why don’t Meldal-Johnsen, it seems more potent outro where road’, Tim sings. This is THE FUTURE AIN’T
you shut up and sing?”’ the band want to move we welcome the heavier definitely not the end of the WHAT IT USED TO BE
John also sings – a senti- away from their past and guitars back in, but soon road for Rise Against, and (EARACHE)
ment some fans throw out embrace mainstream pop slows back down with a hopefully not the U.S. and Released on May 19th,
when musicians speak out culture. Opening track and tranquil melody. 'In The world. Let’s hope that, in ‘The Future Ain’t What It
on political subjects. The single, ‘Hard Times’, has Back Of My Mind' closes time, justice will prevail, Used To Be’ is Biters’ sec-
song does have a social an almost quirky, with 'Day After Day', which more people will wake up ond full-length album on
and political air, with men- Caribbean-style disco pop is one of the strongest and peace and kindness Earache Records, and this
tion of the American vibe, while ‘Rose-Colored tracks on the EP. Catchy will overcome hatred and follow-up to ‘Electric Blood’
dream. In contrast, ‘Use Boy’ is the track old school choruses, harmonious vo- war. Another inspiring re- is even more electric – if
Me’ has a lower, smoother pop-punk/rock fans are cals and heartfelt lyrics lease from Rise Against. that’s possible. From the
tone to it and is more per- likely to enjoy, mostly for its make this track stand out, YYYYY moment you press play
sonal, like a husband talk- sing-along chorus. ‘Told drawing the EP to a very SBV and ‘Let It Roll’ kicks off,
ing to his wife or girlfriend. You So’ has funky quick- smooth close. This is an in- you’ll be inspired to strut
Goo Goo Dolls always step and more of the sanely strong first release ALL TIME LOW about, pout and preen in
have that dreamy, romantic Caribbean party influence, and definitely sets the band LAST YOUNG RENE- the mirror and do your best
feel and the track in which while ‘Forgiveness’ is a off on the right foot. Mayp- GADE rock star pose bar none.
Robby Takac sings vocals, smooth, radio-friendly pop ine will tour the EP later on (FUELED BY RAMEN) The resplendent sounds of
‘30K Feet’, fits nicely too. song. The best thing about this year which is definitely All Time Low’s latest sparkly rock ‘n’ roll are like
Sometimes Robby’s songs the album is probably Hay- something you won't want studio album, ‘Last Young golden royalty. ‘Stone Cold
stand apart, a little wilder ley Williams’ honest lyrics, to miss out on. Well played, Renegade’, pushes many Love’ is a shimmery, 70s T-
and irrepressible, but with a along with her always-stun- Maypine! boundaries. Being their Rex, polished and lami-
mid-tempo pace, ‘30K ning vocals. ‘Fake Happy’ YYYY seventh release, it makes nated. We haven’t heard
Feet’ really seems to stand will be relatable to many – Abby Coulson sense that the band glam rock this refreshing in
side by side with its sur- it has a fragile and emo wanted to go in a new mu- a long while. ‘Gypsy Rose’,
rounding tunes. The guitars acoustic intro before synths sical direction, and they’re a song about frontman Tuk
soar like an aeroplane, fit- take over. Musically, it’s not making it work for them. It Smith’s dog, harks back to
ting considering the ‘30K very appealing to the was clear from the first sin- the days of Slade and The
Feet’ title. The ‘I’ll be cling- band’s old-school, pop- gle, ‘Dirty Laundry’, that the Sweet, with its sugary, ad-
ing to my seat’ line leaves punk fans, there’s a real band were taking a new di- dictive drum beat, while
a vivid imprint in your mind lack of substance, guitar- rection on this album. It has ‘Vulture City’ has slightly
too. John’s vocals are very wise. Can we say we fake a poppier, radio-friendly fuzzier guitars and sneery
comforting in ‘Walk Away’, love this album? It’s not vibe, which shows that lyrics doused in red-hot at-
which features reassuring one we’d particularly turn to they’re happy to evolve titude. Both ‘Hollywood’
words to a loved one – and on a rainy day, but one that and they don’t care as and ‘Goin’ Back To Geor-
that in turn then bodes well Paramore obviously much about the genre they gia’ are slower-paced
for the Alex Aldi remix of needed to make. RISE AGAINST fit into as long as they tunes, the more epic ‘Holly-
‘Boxes’, the title track of YY WOLVES make good music. The wood’ reminiscent of ‘The
Goo Goo Dolls’ 2016-re- SBV (VIRGIN) mood and speed never Black Parade’-era My
leased album, to wrap up Rise Against are a change drastically on the Chemical Romance, while
the release. It has a thump- MAYPINE band that will never let you album, giving it a slightly the stripped-down ‘Goin’
ing techno beat, but the IN THE BACK OF MY down. As soon as ‘Wolves’ more solemn feel than their Back To Georgia’ was in-
basis of the song is not too MIND begins, you know that lis- previous releases. Like- spired after the worn-out
different from the original. (DISCONNECT) tening to this album is time wise, lyrically, Alex bandmates had finished a
Overall, the four new songs You wouldn't believe well-spent. Title track Gaskarth seems to be tour and were heading
on this EP sound like they that Maypine have only ‘Wolves’, is full of passion- mulling on life in ‘Life Of home. ‘With ‘Chasin’ The
could have easily been a been together for just over ate, melodic punk rock – The Party’, where he sings, Feeling’ emitting electric
part of ‘Boxes’, the full- a year. Having already es- what Rise Against are ‘In a sea of strangers, I sparks directly at you (or so
length, yet released a year tablished an impressive fol- known for. ‘House On Fire’ can’t find me anymore’, re- it seems), the future may
later, they make a nice fol- lowing on social media and drives on, full of conviction. vealing one of the negative not be what it used to be,
low-up for fans eager for a reputation to match, the Rise Against are always aspects of being in a suc- but we’ll be very happy if
new music. Brighton pop-punkers are ones to call wrong-doers cessful band, and people Biters are a part of it.
YYYY set to release their debut and injustice out, and stand you don’t know wanting to YYYYY
SBV EP 'In The Back Of My up for the truth, what is be your friend. ‘Drugs & SBV
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