Introducing: Dino Skatepark

If you're thinking 'Dino Skatepark, that's a pretty damn cool name,' then you firmly have Bowling For Soup to thank for it - because the pop-punk legends picked it. As Kieran Franzone, bassist of the Long Island ska-punks told us: "When the original members were trying to decide on a name they narrowed it down... Continue Reading →

Introducing: Sylar

The New York district of Queens is historically best known musically for producing big-time hip-hop artists, such as 50 Cent and Run-DMC. But now the district has given birth to a band that takes these hip-hop roots and seamlessly entwines them with rock and nu-metal influences. Sylar describe themselves as a celebration of self-expression against... Continue Reading →

Introducing: The Haunting

New York-based The Haunting's dedication to doing things their own way is embodied by their intriguing fusion of post-hardcore meets trap rock meets dubstep meets pop. The quartet of Tom Opiela (vocals), Craig Belesi Jr. (guitar), Colin Scarpino (bass) and John Von Braunsburg (drums) are keen to impress their individuality at every opportunity. As Tom explains:... Continue Reading →

Introducing: Hold Fast Hope

My first thought when I encountered Long Island-based band Hold Fast Hope was whether they took their name from the Thrice song of the same title. My second, far more important thought upon listening to the band's recently launched debut EP, was that the New Yorker rockers are truly outstanding. To very quickly deal with... Continue Reading →

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