Interview: Hidden In Plain View

Hidden in Plan View

Recently I was able to connect with vocalist Joe Reo, of Hidden In Plain View, to discuss the recent singles his band has released. We also reminisced over the great Life In Dreaming record and the memories that surrounded those sessions, as well as the new touring plans for the band. I was able to get Joe to drop a few notes about the culmination of what these new singles are leading to, as well as some unique merch packages that will be announced shortly. You can check out the recently released music on your favorite streaming service, including Amazon Music here.

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Review: Oakrest – Summer Sun

Debut albums are usually a ton of fun to write about because they come with so much newfound promise and blissful ignorance, along with their lofty expectations in being a part of something bigger than themselves. Oakrest come shining onto the scene with their debut LP, Summer Sun, that is filled with vibrant guitars, smooth vocals, and an overall marketable sound. This Toronto-based pop-punk band appear poised for the next dramatic leap forward in their sound, especially after the glimmers of hope found in their first EP from 2019, entitled Annamaria Dr. The band is comprised of Jacob Szabo on vocals, Jacob Graves on rhythm guitar, Michael Van on lead guitar, and Chris Zoubaniotis on drums. With a polished pop-punk sound that strays somewhere between Seaway and Fountains of Wayne, Oakrest are coming straight for your pop-punk hearts.

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