TAT - Pessimist

TAT is a rock band from London, England.  They released their debut album, Soho Lights, in fall of 2008.  To support the album they went on a tour that you might be familiar with, The Vans Warped Tour.  They've also toured with many other well known punk bands, such as The Offspring and NOFX. The song "Pessimist" is a fast paced punk rock piece of goodness.  Vocalist, Tatiana DeMaria, is one of the most aggressive female lead singers I've heard in a while.  The energy in the song is great, it's very angry.  It really packs a punch and left me wanting more.  The trio could make it big if they continue the streak that they're on.  Right now, they're preparing material for their sophomore effort, so look out.  I would listen to TAT if you like punk rock music that's somewhere between Civet and Rise Against.

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.