Artist: Tokyo Police ClubSong: Tessellate [2:39, 2007]Sounds like: Something in the same scene as Vampire Weekend.
If the starting beat doesn’t draw you in, the bright guitar should. If that doesn’t work, then, well, you’re in the wrong genre. Anyways, the relatively new band, Tokyo Police Club, from Ontario, has a bright tone through the whole song. With clever lyrics about a schoolyard brawl, the chorus comes with a nice punch. Overall the song just gives a fun sense of adventure, and makes for a good listen. Especially when driving through the city or just on any “adventure” you may have. In the end what’s said is hopeful: “Broken hearts tessellate tonight.”
-Jesse Syse
Artist: Big D & the Kids TableSong: You Lost, You’re Crazy [1:41, 2004]Sounds Like: A punk-poppy-ska jive you can dig
When listening to this song, anything can happen, you can get lost in it; you just might break into a dance. Even the shy types might start dancing in their seats which wouldn’t look bad at all. It’s fast, energetic, and too short in length that it must be played in repeat to fully be satisfied in the hunger of the sound. The drums have that classic punk-ska beat to it while the horns are the total instrument star. Of course, it’s all about the lyrics being said and the attitude of the vocals heard. So go ahead and jump in on the crazy jive, if you don’t, it’s your loss… You’re crazy though.
-Marian Mesia
Atrist – Flogging MollyTitle – Drunken LullabiesIs like – The best of Irish punk rock
I like rock music. I even like classical music. And I love music that gives me energy. And this song does all three. Flogging Molly is a popular band, and for good reason. Their mixture of punk rock and classical instruments like the violin makes for a unique blend of old and new, and it all comes together in an upbeat and energetic track that I could listen to over and over. If you like punk rock, classical music, or just something new and unique, I recommend this song – or even anything by this band.
-Andrew Lidwell