Absolute 100: Part 1

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Today we are proud to bring you the first part of this year’s Absolute 100. The first twenty-five choices can be seen here. Check back each week for twenty-five more. We hope you find something new you like, just as we have. There’s some familiar names this year and a few that are just up-and-coming. Hit the replies and let us know which ones you’ve enjoyed finding out about so far.

Honored to contribute to this feature.  My four selections this time around: NGHBRS, I The Mighty, Night Verses, and Silver Snakes.  Hope you enjoy!

Single Premiere: Back Pocket Memory’s “The Prisoner” Very excited to be working with yet another talented Los Angeles band.  Everyone head on over to AltPress.com to hear Back Pocket Memory’s new single, “The Prisoner.”RIYL: Incubus, Dredg, I The Mighty, Bayside.  Go listen and leave your thoughts!
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Single Premiere: Back Pocket Memory’s “The Prisoner”

Very excited to be working with yet another talented Los Angeles band.  Everyone head on over to AltPress.com to hear Back Pocket Memory’s new single, “The Prisoner.”

RIYL: Incubus, Dredg, I The Mighty, Bayside.  Go listen and leave your thoughts!

So, so glad that this single is out in the open - this band is really going to knock people out, and I’m proud to say I co-manage them. My Mouth Is The Speaker has debuted their new single, “Give Us A Sign” exclusively on AltPress.  RIYL: Into It. Over It, Say Anything, Balance & Composure, Boys Night Out, Pop/Punk. Click on the picture or this link to hear the song.  Please reblog, share, like, and comment!
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So, so glad that this single is out in the open - this band is really going to knock people out, and I’m proud to say I co-manage them.

My Mouth Is The Speaker has debuted their new single, “Give Us A Sign” exclusively on AltPress. 

RIYL: Into It. Over It, Say Anything, Balance & Composure, Boys Night Out, Pop/Punk.

Click on the picture or this link to hear the song.  Please reblog, share, like, and comment!

After spending half my rent to get the original 1997 vinyl pressing, I figured it was time I reviewed my favorite record of all time.  Third Eye Blind’s self-titled debut is an absolutely incredible release that has easily stood the test of time, achieving success on every possible level.  Click on the image or this link to read all the reasons I consider this album perfect.
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After spending half my rent to get the original 1997 vinyl pressing, I figured it was time I reviewed my favorite record of all time.  Third Eye Blind’s self-titled debut is an absolutely incredible release that has easily stood the test of time, achieving success on every possible level.  Click on the image or this link to read all the reasons I consider this album perfect.

This Woe, Is Me re-issue left a terrible taste in my mouth.  It’s poorly-constructed, spans multiple eras of the band, and really just serves no purpose.  Read my thoughts on AbsolutePunk by clicking the picture or this link, and let me know if you agree that only one track is worth anything at all.
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This Woe, Is Me re-issue left a terrible taste in my mouth.  It’s poorly-constructed, spans multiple eras of the band, and really just serves no purpose.  Read my thoughts on AbsolutePunk by clicking the picture or this link, and let me know if you agree that only one track is worth anything at all.

It’s no secret that I’m a huge Happy Body Slow Brain fan.  I was as anxious as ever to review their new Sleepy EP, and was very pleased with what I heard.  Click on the picture or this link to visit AbsolutePunk and read the review! RIYL: A Great Big Pile Of Leaves
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It’s no secret that I’m a huge Happy Body Slow Brain fan.  I was as anxious as ever to review their new Sleepy EP, and was very pleased with what I heard.  Click on the picture or this link to visit AbsolutePunk and read the review!

RIYL: A Great Big Pile Of Leaves

CULPRIT SINGLE PREMIERE.  ”KNOCK ON THE SKY” Click the picture or this link to hear it! RIYL: Envy On The Coast, Moving Mountains, Pierce The Veil, Armor For Sleep So by now you know that I think Culprit is one of LA’s best local bands.  They’ve got it all - their sound has everything from Envy On The Coast and Pierce The Veil to Moving Mountains and Armor For Sleep.  Really, they’re a band everyone can get behind - talented dudes, working to make a name for themselves in the Cali scene. After tons of touring, writing, and recording, the band has premiered their new single via AltPress!  Entitled “Knock On The Sky,” the track has a little something for everyone. Don’t take my word for it - hear the single here.
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CULPRIT SINGLE PREMIERE.  ”KNOCK ON THE SKY”

Click the picture or this link to hear it!

RIYL: Envy On The Coast, Moving Mountains, Pierce The Veil, Armor For Sleep

So by now you know that I think Culprit is one of LA’s best local bands.  They’ve got it all - their sound has everything from Envy On The Coast and Pierce The Veil to Moving Mountains and Armor For Sleep.  Really, they’re a band everyone can get behind - talented dudes, working to make a name for themselves in the Cali scene.

After tons of touring, writing, and recording, the band has premiered their new single via AltPress!  Entitled “Knock On The Sky,” the track has a little something for everyone.

Don’t take my word for it - hear the single here.

You already love Douglas Robinson from his days fronting The Sleeping.  It’s time you heard more about his new band, Night Verses.  The guys just released a sensational free EP, and Doug took some time to chat with me about their plans.  Check out the interview on AbsolutePunk by clicking the picture. Night Verses Album Review: http://bit.ly/KoV7s8 Night Verses Interview: http://bit.ly/LMPg3F Follow me.
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You already love Douglas Robinson from his days fronting The Sleeping.  It’s time you heard more about his new band, Night Verses.  The guys just released a sensational free EP, and Doug took some time to chat with me about their plans.  Check out the interview on AbsolutePunk by clicking the picture.

Night Verses Album Review: http://bit.ly/KoV7s8

Night Verses Interview: http://bit.ly/LMPg3F

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In a short 18 minutes, Night Verses (ex-The Sleeping) made me believe they have huge plans for taking over music.  I had no choice but to give the EP a very high 91% score - read why by clicking the picture or this link. Don’t forget - the album is FREE starting May 15.  You can download it after midnight here.
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In a short 18 minutes, Night Verses (ex-The Sleeping) made me believe they have huge plans for taking over music.  I had no choice but to give the EP a very high 91% score - read why by clicking the picture or this link.

Don’t forget - the album is FREE starting May 15.  You can download it after midnight here.

Tyler Carter has moved from a path of post-hardcore to the streamlined track to radio stardom.  Check out his new song “Bad Girl” above, and read my full review of his set on AbsolutePunk.

If you like my reviews and videos, make sure to be a friend and follow!

Shot some video of I The Mighty last night at Chain Reaction (Anaheim, CA).  This is their single, “Dancing On A Tightrope,” which I’m crazy about.

You can read my review of their set over on AbsolutePunk, or check out my review of their new Equal Vision Records EP here.

And be a friend - follow!

This whole situation regarding He Is We seems to be rapidly getting out of hand. Both sides have taken to Twitter in a very public social media war, and it isn’t pretty. I’m hoping for all parties involved to take a step back and figure things out, for the good of everyone involved. Read some thoughts on the situation via my AbsolutePunk blog by clicking the link or the picture.
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This whole situation regarding He Is We seems to be rapidly getting out of hand. Both sides have taken to Twitter in a very public social media war, and it isn’t pretty. I’m hoping for all parties involved to take a step back and figure things out, for the good of everyone involved. Read some thoughts on the situation via my AbsolutePunk blog by clicking the link or the picture.

If you’ve followed The Voice this year, you may have realized an interesting trend - America votes the guys in over the girls, every time. I gathered some data and wrote on the topic a bit over at AbsolutePunk.  Click on the image or this link for the results, and let me know if you agree! Don’t forget to follow me for all kinds of music ramblings.
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If you’ve followed The Voice this year, you may have realized an interesting trend - America votes the guys in over the girls, every time.

I gathered some data and wrote on the topic a bit over at AbsolutePunk.  Click on the image or this link for the results, and let me know if you agree!

Don’t forget to follow me for all kinds of music ramblings.

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