The Refrain Interview: College Radio

Hailing from the Gloomy Emerald City of Seattle, College Radio have made a name for themselves with catchy choruses, hard-charging drums, and soaring harmonies. They combine classic old-school pop punk with an unexpected alternative twist, while making songs that are fresh, but instantly familiar. With the release of their new EP “I Used To Get Messed Up”  on Third String Records and “Growing Pains” College … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: College Radio

The Refrain Interview: Promise Game

New Hampshire punk outfit Promise Game has just dropped their latest track, “Any Reason To Party” ft. Joshua Herzer of Lions Lions. The modern pop punk track is an anthemic party song meant for the masses, with a great mix of scream and clean vocals, punchy guitars, atmospheric keys and even some gang vocals! Lyrically relevant, creatively bound, and harmonically emphasized. Promise Game is a Southern NH “multi-genre” punk rock band, that … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Promise Game

Gainseville Punks Mike & The Nerve Release “Bad News”

Gainesville, FL punk rock ‘n’ roll band Mike & The Nerve have just dropped their latest track, “Bad News”. The single is a straightforward, punk-tinged rock track true to the band’s Gainesville roots. Lyrically, “Bad News” is about temptation in its many awful forms and the struggle to resist it when we’re at our lowest.  “In the context of the song, this temptation is personified as a charismatic friend … Continue reading Gainseville Punks Mike & The Nerve Release “Bad News”

The Refrain Interview: Quiet Like A Thief

Boston/Long Island pop punk outfit Quiet Like A Thief have just released their latest album, Through The Looking Glass. Big hooks, heart-on-sleeve lyricism, cascading and beautifully presented melodic rock production adorns the EP, sure to make them a household name in the pop punk scene.  On release day, the band has released the track “Downward Spiral” as a single. The song features Nick Thompson of Hit The Lights and was … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Quiet Like A Thief

The Refrain Interview: Analog Drip

Analog Drip is a two-piece Pop Punk/Alternative Rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. They have been playing in bands together since high school and have the liver damage to back up the party lifestyle they portray in their lyrics. Connecting with the crowd isn’t hard when you write songs about good times, positivity, love lost and the sting of nostalgia. If you’re trying to have a … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Analog Drip

The Refrain Interview: roberts.

roberts. is a midwestern pop punk band comprised of one person. Using his name as his moniker, Mike Roberts started this journey as an acoustic artist looking to sharpen his songwriting skills. As time progressed and his first two releases “fine” and “split” gained traction, he decided to break further into the full band sound. Producing the music in his home and seeking outside help … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: roberts.

Life Right Now Asks “What’s LOV3?” With Pop-Tinged Hardcore Banger

Post-hardcore/pop crossovers Life Right Now are coming in hot, following-up on the Billboard-charting success of their previous album and a successful tour with Crown The Empire and Attila. They return with their first new single of 2021, “What’s LOV3?.” The track seamlessly blends pop sensibilities with brutal riffs and guttural screams. Lyrically, the single deals with deteriorating relationships brought on by the pandemic. “This track is about … Continue reading Life Right Now Asks “What’s LOV3?” With Pop-Tinged Hardcore Banger

Scottish Pop Punk Band Parallel Lights Release “Run Away”

Scottish pop-punks Parallel Lights are back with their new single ‘Run Away’, which they say is a message of hope. About the new single, the band says “It dives into the feeling we all have of running away and tells us that’s okay.” Parallel Lights Are Livingston’s favourite Pop-Punk Quartet. This Scottish Melodic Pop-Punk Band, Consisting of Jamie Morrow (Vocals, Guitar) Paul Newling (Vocals, Bass) Shane … Continue reading Scottish Pop Punk Band Parallel Lights Release “Run Away”