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There is something extraordinarily special about watching a band grow from the ground up. Since December 2019, Ultra Q shows have acted as a second home for myself, my friends, and countless others who all connected with the "new" band's expanding body of work
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On June 2nd the punk icons, Rancid, released their long awaited 10th album, Tomorrow Never Comes. The album consists of 16 phenomenal songs, each one getting better and better
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A long time ago, in a land far, far away, a genre emerged that would change the lives of future generations. Every few years, new pop-punk bands break through the scene's once-rigid standards to establish an unforgettable sound
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Pop-punk anthems are often referred to as "earworms," but they have the power to keep listeners hooked for decades to follow. Felicity pairs traditional pop-punk sounds with mainstream pop influences. Their creative ears establish a resonant experience for their audience
Shows
Hippo Campus is an indie rock band from Saint Paul, Minnesota that has been recently experimenting with a more country sound. The band consists of members Jake Luppen, Nathan Stocker, Zach Sutton, Whistler Isaiah Allen, and DeCarlo Jackson
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This evening, May 22nd, I attended Rav’s Short King Tour at The Constellation Room. I don’t typically go to rap concerts, mostly indie rock, but Rav put on an incredibly energetic and striking performance where the crowd was really into it, waving their hands and vibing to the music
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To say that this band left an impression on me would be an understatement. The Weathers are my new obsession! May 26th at Ace Of Spades in Sacramento CA, they performed as openers for Set It Off's Dopamine Tour
Shows
Rivals is a Los Angeles based pop-punk band that is really brought a memorable opening performance to the Dopamine Tour! On May 26th at Ace Of Spades in Sacramento CA, I had the privilege to see and hear Rivals' mesmerizing performance
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In the current era of the pop punk revival, there’s a band that we all need to keep our eyes (and ears) on. Cultivate’s set at the Foundations room in House of Blues Anaheim solidifies that they can bring up the energy whether they are playing for local scenesters or a cocktail lounge
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In another lifetime, Gabe Saporta said, “The scene is dead.” However, this year, Saporta insinuates that a new perspective has infiltrated his psyche. He’s optimistic, energetic, and honestly, at his prime
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The pop-punk band Another One Down! just released their new album A Bitter Descent Deluxe via Open Your Ears Records on May 26th, 2023. They had previously released “Betray A Friend” from the album, which is a great track to get fans ready for the album to come out
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Midwest emo, as a genre, has transformed many times over. New artists emerge into the scene, curating their own unforgettable sounds. Heart Attack Man exemplifies this phenomenon perfectly, with nostalgia occasionally dripping into their Freak Of Nature LP without completely overtaking it