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Is Pop Punk The New Rock and Roll?

This week I was lucky enough to see the State Champs and Neck Deep co-headlining world tour twice. It was a very interesting experience and not just because the musicians were great and a lot of fun to watch. These shows showed me a world I never really got to partake in. It reminded me...

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The Incredible Kicks will appeal to Queen fans with “Fairytales”

The Incredible Kicks are a hyper-powered prog pop explosion of techy riffage, addictive hooks and surprising vocal gymnastics guaranteed to impress fans of Queen, Coheed and Cambria, Protest the Hero and Rush, while still satisfying fans of hair metal and pop punk with their bright, goofy collective persona and playful aspects. It’s a rare feat...

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Exclusive Interview with Alternative Dance Rockers Out like Pluto

Out Like Pluto is an alternative dance-rock band in the vein of No Doubt and Blink 182, and they took the time to discuss their new album as well as their thoughts on the music industry with me. Check it out below. Your new full-length album “Take Cover” was recently released on January 10, 2012....

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Grace at Arms plays Springsteen inspired Rock and Roll

Sounding inspired by Bruce Springsteen and inspired by Foo Fighters musically, Grace at Arms is catchy rock and roll with a heart at it’s core. Sounding fresh even with the band’s old school leanings is no easy task, but it’s a dynamic that works simply because you can tell they’re passionate. Love it or hate...

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Grey Grace bring fast punk rock to Indonesia

It’s inspiring to witness the popularity of rock in all it’s many incarnations worldwide. Punk rock and heavy metal, in particular, have made a huge impact on the youth in some unlikely places where the governments would rather not deal with that kind of aggression. Grey Grace, a punk/rock/hardcore band hailing from Tangerang, Indonesia, is...

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Exclusive interview with Philadelphia’s pop punkers Rivers Monroe

Today we have an exclusive interview with popular Philadelphia pop punk band Rivers Monroe. Signed to POC Records, the guys have built a large following within their home state and also nationally. Welcome to Independent Music Promotions. Tell us about Rivers Monroe and what you bring to the table.  Mike: Well, hopefully a lot. We...

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Interview With Pop Punk Band Amuse

Welcome to Independent Music Promotions.Tell us about Amuse and what you bring to the table. Well we are a 3 piece punk/pop-punk band based out of Indiana and Tennessee. The biggest thing for Amuse is to make sure we are having fun with our band. Don’t get me wrong, we are very serious about always...

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Pop Punk Band Amuse Are Up To No Good And Having Fun

Pop punkers Amuse aim to fill the hole that emerged when veterans Blink 182 left the music scene (They have, of course, since returned), and fans of the mainstream branches of punk rock should find their new album “Love Songs For Your Dad” relentlessly catchy and upbeat. “General Hospital” is pop punk at it’s most...

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4Q Rockband – Glam Rock From South Africa “I’m Hoping”

4Q Rockband is a independent hard rock/glam band from South Africa, and I was sent their lead single from the upcoming debut release yesterday via my Music XRay account. You wouldn’t expect an epic chorus of this level from a young glam rock/pop punk band, but the soaring harmonies and catchy guitar hook of 4Q’s...

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