Band Of The Week

Monday, November 19, 2012

High Hopes

High Hopes is a pop punk band hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada that formed in late July of 2011. With members Joel Cossette (vocals), Casey Long-Read (guitar/vocals), Andyy Coulic (bass), and Ryan Regier (drums) the band began by creating an online buzz by releasing digital singles followed by a Canadian tour. After this they filmed a music video for their latest single "Overweight Body" that has been featured all around the web including on Bryan Stars' youtube channel.

They are currently working on a debut EP and opening for bands like The New Cities. High Hopes is a pop punk band that has songs you just can't seem to ever get out of your head. Check out one of my favourite songs from the band, "Star Wars & Poetry"

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Monday, November 12, 2012

Jocelyn

Jocelyn is a brand new pop/rock band hailing from Iowa City, Iowa. If you're a fan of Yellowcard, Cartel, or The Dangerous Summer you should definitely give them a listen. They are currently following The Rock Show At The End Of The World Tour, which is how we found out about them. They just recently finished recording their new EP "To You And Yours" which they released on June 3. You can pick up that right here, something I highly recommend you do. With members Landen Boyer, Alex Wiese, and Steve Lydick they are taking the pop rock music scene by storm. Check them out and spread the word around to your friends, neighbours, hell to anyone who will listen.

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Oh and text them at (319) 804 9727, yes I did say text them. This is a fan line so that any fan can text or call them, they will answer anyone that does.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Late Nite Reading

Late Nite Reading is a pop-punk band hailing from Indianapolis, IN. The band is on the younger side of the spectrum but their songs will hook you with their mature pop sound. The just released a new EP "Dedicated to Deadlines" and are currently on the BryanStars Tour along with Farewell, My Love, CatchingYourClouds, and Rocky Loves Emily.

The band started way back in the summer of 2009 when friends, Brady (Bassist) and Dalton (Vocals), talked about starting a pop-punk band together. The idea took of and they immediately started to write songs and recruit a drummer (Drew) as well as a lead guitarist (Clayton). Pretty soon in the summer of 2010 they released their first EP containing 5 songs, "Cycles and Sounds". Since then they have grown in a more mature sound that you can see on their newest EP "Dedicated to Deadlines". Make sure you check their music out and see if the BryanStars Tour is coming near you!

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Static Sound

Static Sound is a band hailing from Chicago that sounds like The Black Keys, Audioslave, and Soundgarden. Consisting of member Tony Pacheco, Lenny Cabrera, Tony Martinez, and Tony Salinas they don't mess around. They are hardworking family guys who love to play live. Static Cloud is not constricted by a set genre, if they like it they sure as hell will play it. Give them a listen, you won't regret it.

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Lights Over Bridgeport

Lights Over Bridgeport is a rock band formed by friends John Hamlin, Kevin Jamroz, Miko Ramirez, and Kurt Miller. The four of them grew up on punk rock and metal which influenced them into starting a band of the own. Hailing from Chicago this band is writing music that will inspire anyone that listens to make a better life for themselves and those they care for. Lights Over Bridgeport is currently signed to Stayposi Records

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Shoulder The Blame

Shoulder The Blame, hailing from Hamilton-Ontario, formed and played together since October 2011. With member Devon Bristo (vox/guitar), Mike Richardson (lead guitar), Jeremy Butler (guitar), Terry Bagnell (drums), and Jakob Backstrom (bass) they are playing whatever the hell the want to because labels can't tell them what to do. So you should definitely check them out!

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Meaning In Masterpiece

Meaning In Masterpiece is a rock band hailing from Orange County, CA consisting of Devin Perkins (vocals/guitar), Aaron Casanova (drums/percussion), Ira George (lead guitar), and Christian Lee (bass/vocals). In 2009 the band started as an acoustic duo but after playing a few shows and releasing an acoustic EP they decided to take it one step further. They dropped their first LP, "Sinking Cars", in November 2011 after revamping their sound. Meaning In Masterpiece has toured with bands like The Story So Far, This Time Next Year, Set Your Goals, and many others, which has helped them make a name for themselves.

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