Anarbor - Let The Games Begin

Pop-punk is an overwhelming genre.  There are so many bands that sound alike.  It's really easy to forget who you're listening to.  Anarbor is a band from Phoenix, Arizona.  They're a part of the "Once It Hits Your Lips Tour" with The Friday Night Boys, The Bigger Lights, and The Ready Set.  Their EP, Free Your Mind, was released in spring of 2009.  "Let The Games Begin" is featured on this album.  This song, which I listed in one of my first playlists here, manages to be unique in a genre that grows every seconds.  The song, which I first discovered from the Vans Warped Tour, starts with an insanely catchy guitar riff.  Many vocalists in this genre tend to get annoying after a coupe of songs.  Anarbor's vocalist, Slade Echeverria, has just the right tone to his voice to avoid this trap.  The ascending final note and his in-and-out falsetto adds variety to the song.  Plus, the "bang bang" backup vocals are interesting on their own.  I would check out this song if you're a fan of the genre.  I would also give it a listen if you like There For Tomorrow, Every Avenue, This Providence, and similar bands.

Another Playlist

Here's some more awesome music that I've been listening to. It's mostly alternative, but a couple of the songs are a bit different.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Zero

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are a pretty dominant rock group right now. They have some great songs like Gold Lion and Maps, but Zero is a little different. Their newest album, It's Blitz! (which includes Zero), has more of a dance feel. Some people even say it has a touch of disco. That's a decent stretch from their alternative-punk sound.

All Time Low - Weightless

All Time Low is a pop-punk band, they're similar to the other bands in the new wave of pop-punk (Hey Monday, The Maine, Anarbor, etc.). When I say pop-punk, I strongly stress pop. Their previous album has less of a pop sound than their new release, Nothing Personal. Warning to young listeners: explicit content. It's just once, but that's enough for a radio edit.


If you want a couple more songs, then check out this list. I might go into detail about them in another post...

• The Sounds - Dorchester Hotel
• Bon Iver - Skinny Love
• Bayside - No One Understands
• Band Of Skulls - Blood
• Anarbor - Let The Games Begin
• Owl City - Fireflies
• Chiodos - Life is a Perception of Your Own Reality
• TAT - Pessimist
• Regina Spektor - Eet

Remember, some of these are fairly old and not quite brand new. Also, a few of them are kinda way out there in terms of musical styles.