Review: As Good As It Gets – Some Fantastic

Adam Grundy Oct 13, 2023

The latest EP from Kentucky two-piece pop rock band, As Good As It Gets, called Some Fantastic, is a love letter to the pop-punk bands we all grew up with like Weezer, Green Day and The Starting Line. While As Good As It Gets wear these influences proudly on their sleeves, Some Fantastic offers up some glimmers of a direction the band can take as they continue to develop their sound. Having formed in 2001, and releasing 3 EPs and 3 LPs during that period of time, As Good As It Gets are coming to terms for what works well for them, and they hone in on those elements on this record.

”Keep The Lights On” is a brash, pop-punk rocker that is in the same vein of punk rock bands like The Homeless Gospel Choir and Gob, while “Pushing Papers” finds the two-piece band adding in some well-placed piano/keys to expand upon their sound. The lyrical material covers the pitfalls of working a 9 to 5 job, and trying to make ends meet, all the while looking for those key parts of inspiration in their true love: music.

Adam Grundy Oct 13, 2023

The start of a new album cycle is always a thrilling process. Barely Civil have kicked things off on the right foot with their newest single, “Coasting, Mostly” that has a punk rock spirit, and highlights a more emotive side of the band. While their last record, I’ll Figure This Out, focused largely on the soft/loud dynamic in their sound that became popular during the emo boom of the 00’s, the latest single found here reignites the passion for this scene of music.

Jason Tate Oct 13, 2023

Allie X has shared the new song “Black Eye.”

Jason Tate Oct 13, 2023

MUNA performed “Home by Now” on Austin City Limits.

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Spiritbox – “Cellar Door” Video

Jason Tate Oct 13, 2023

Spiritbox have shared the new song “Cellar Door.”

Jason Tate Oct 13, 2023

Many Eyes (the new band from Keith Buckley) have shared the new song “Revelation.”

Jason Tate Oct 13, 2023

Blink-182 have shared the new song “Fell in Love.”

Jason Tate Oct 13, 2023

Cassadee Pope has shared a new version of “Wasting All These Tears.”

Jason Tate Oct 13, 2023

Simple Plan have shared a new version of “Iconic” featuring Jax.

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Mayday Parade – “Miracle” Video

Jason Tate Oct 13, 2023

Mayday Parade have shared the new song “Miracle.”

Jason Tate Oct 12, 2023

If you hit read more you can see all the releases we have in our calendar for the week. Hit the comments to access our forums and talk about what came out today, what albums you picked up, and to make mention of anything we may have missed.

Jason Tate Oct 12, 2023

New Found Glory’s From the Screen to Your Stereo Part 2 will go on sale on October 13th.

Adam Grundy Oct 12, 2023

Today is a great day to share that singer-songwriter Frank Viele has returned with a great new single and video for a song that’s sure to pull on all your heartstrings, called “Trying to Raise a Man.” When speaking on the track’s origins, Viele shared:

”Trying To Raise A Man” is a song that came from a place of honesty, gratitude, and perspective. It was written on the first Mother’s Day of my life I couldn’t be with my mother due to the pandemic and corresponding quarantine rules. Writing this song was my way of still being with her in my mind and heart that day. The way my young adult life panned out, it ended up me and mom versus the world at a real confusing age for me. It wasn’t until I got older that I started to realize just how hard it is to be a parent and as I grew up and conquered so many obstacles in front of me, I eventually realized how all that strength and perseverance that became synonymous with my character came directly from my mother and the sacrifices she made for me and my siblings.

If you’re ready to discover your next favorite artist, Frank Viele is here for you. I was also able to catch up with this talented songwriter for an interview below.