Basement // Whole

BECAUSE THIS IS THEIR BEST SONG

Coke Bust // Countdown to Death

Hanna asked me to review Coke Bust, and like the time she asked me to listen to Capsize, I was skeptical. After a couple play through it grew on me a little, but I must admit i'm not nearly as big of a fan as I was of Capsize. I think that's mainly because of my background in the post-hardcore/metal-core scene. I can definitely see myself becoming more of a fan over time once I have been introduced to more bands like this.
Be sure to check them out though, as they're definitely worth a listen, and the drums sound awesome, and were written perfectly for this song.


-Zulu

Gaza // I Don't Care Where I Go When I Die

What the actual fuck. This is Amazing.

Apart // Suffer In Rhythm

So glad that this band is in my life right now.
Hardcore? Melodic? Skramz? Screamo? Emo? Post-Hardcore?
I have no idea how to classify these guys, and I really like that.
They're just a dash of all my favorite things.

Keepsafe // Worth Living

Normally when random bands follow me on tumblr, I don't give them any attention.
I've been really enjoying these guys though, a melodic hardcore band from across the pond.
I'm going to listen to them a little longer before I make comparisons, but the fact that I like it can suffice for now.

This EP was released just a few months ago. Listen to the EP and enjoy.

Capsize // Fade To Grey

When Hanna first asked me to review Capsize, I was skeptical, I won't lie. Not only do I not really listen to hardcore music, as I generally side with the post-hardcore/metal-core scene, but I've tried listening to it before and I just wasn't a fan.
After clicking the first song that popped up after typing in 'Capsize band' since just 'Capsize' brought up videos of sinking ships (obviously), I found 'Fade To Grey', which only had 709 views...



The first couple seconds, I was a little doubtful of what was to come, but once 1:16 hit, it was just pure gold from that point on; definitely something I could jam out to. After watching the music video, while the song was excellent in every aspect, what stood out to me more than anything was the passion the band had for their music.
I'm a huge fan of bands expressing how much they care about their music, since it has such a large impact on the final product, and makes it better!
For the post-hardcore/metal-core fans out there comparing this to a band in that genre, I'd have to say Capsize is like The Word Alive, in the aspect of how passionate they are about what they produce.
After all that shpeel I guess you can tell I enjoyed Capsize, and there's no doubt I'll be on the lookout for more tunes from them! If you haven't already, give these guys a listen and let me know what you think.

-Zulu

Oh, and Capsize just began a west coast tour, so if you like 'em, Check out their dates and locations!

Comeback Kid // Wake The Dead

Canada O! Canada!!!
Winnipeg based Hardcore band, Comeback Kid is signed to Victory Records and came on the scene in 2002.
This is the Official music video for their 2005 chant, Wake The Dead.

This is definitely a singalong song.

-CaveBear

Basement // Pine

Still upset about Basement breaking up? Me too.
It's all going to be okay because their you can still listen to their released music on replay. Doesn't make you feel better? me neither.

I don't love you, I just needed to be loved

Being As An Ocean // Dear G-d

I recently had this band introduced to me via a friend.
This Alpine, Cali group is reminiscent of Listener. It is most noticeable in their acoustic songs but when they bring down the pace too you can hear a huge similarity to Listener. What makes this group stand out to me is that while they are in the style of Listener, they're still true to themselves and a completely individual unique band. This group is a lot heavier than Listener with their vocals. The band has christian influence, but they take the moral stance that Christianity shares most other religions so this music is accessible for all people and should not be cast aside for holding different values from your own.
They've been gaining a lot of popularity over a short period of time and whenever I see those kind of movements from a band it is surely worth noting.

Here is the Title track off of their album 'Dear G-d' and the official music video.



-CaveBear

Heights // These Streets

I like that UKHC bands are all these skinny boyish looking guys.
Meanwhile in America, we have the fucking dudes from Harms Way.

All's Well. I like these guys and I'm pumped to see more from them soon.
Here is the official music video.

Ceremony // It Rained Today In My Head

Heart In Hand // Life Goes On

Official music video from across the pond.

Trapped Under Ice // Pleased To Meet You

One of those songs that doesn't need an introduction.

Cancer Bats // Old Blood

This music video is exactly like most music videos you've seen.
Watch it anyways.

Suburban Scum // Wall Of Stone

100th post!

Sending this one out to all the would-be broken hearts who just didn't give a shit in 2012.
CAVE BEAR NATION.

Basement // Earl Grey

For me, this has always been the band that all my friends like and all say that I would like, but then my stubborn lazy ass is like...I'll check them out later.

Now they're one of the many bands where I am kicking myself because...Why didn't I listen to them sooner. Climbing my internal favorite bands ranking.

Title Fight // Memorial Field

Loma Prieta // Uniform

loooowww MAAAA prettyy ehh?

Kid Dynamite // S.O.S

If you're fixin' for some OG punk
a classic.

La Dispute // The Castle Builders

"We are only the extent to which we love"