Review: The Paradox – NSFW

The Paradox - NSFW

Welcome to the pop-punk party, The Paradox! The band formed in June 2024, and is rounded out by vocalist/guitarist Eric Dangerfield, bassist Donald Bryant, lead guitarist/vocalist Xelan and drummer PC3. NSFW takes a blend of styles similar to Blink-182, Green Day, and Allister, all with a slick-sounding approach to their pop-punk attack. The Paradox are making an immediate impact on the scene with appearances at the latest iteration of the Vans Warped Tour and will be supporting All Time Low on their upcoming headlining tour of major venues across the U.S. While The Paradox lean heavily into the pop-punk bands they’re clearly influenced by here, NSFW is still a really fun debut from the Atlanta-based band.

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The Barracudas – “Phantom Creep” (Song Premiere)

The Barracudas

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single from The Barracudas called “Phantom Creep.” The Bacarrudas upcoming double EP, Bleed Out, Get Pushed off a Cliff, Sink to the Bottom of a Lake, and Play a Halloween Monster House Party! (or…The Halloween Extended Player) tells stories of classic Halloween monsters from the all too relatable point of view of both the monster and the torch carrying townsfolk. The Bacarrudas rely on their cobwebby organ sounds and reverbed guitars to capture the essence of 1960’s novelty songs and the creepy vibes of Vincent Price movies. The result lands near an Animal House frat rock band fronted by Bobby “Boris” Pickett. The Barracudas’ Adam Rabuck shared: “’The Phantom Creep’ is a cautionary tale of the real monsters in the world. These are not vampires or werewolves, but the people lurking in the darkness. ‘The Phantom Creep’, of course, includes a warbly theremin and echoey backup vocals that were recorded deep in Victorian era London sewers. Very authentic!” Look for Bleed Out, Get Pushed off a Cliff, Sink to the Bottom of a Lake, and Play a Halloween Monster House Party! to be released on October 3rd by Schuylkill Beat Records and Mom’s Basement Records.

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