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Inject Pop Punk Energy into Your Life with Last Case Scenario’s ‘Some Nights’ – SINGLE REVIEW

27th Jun 2024 — Leave a comment

Last Case Scenario’s latest single is an energetic ode to youth, combining pop punk riffs with singalong choruses to great effect.

The Newcastle group combines a number of different influences on the track, from the riotous energy of bands like Green Day to the pop punk delivery of groups like Sum 41.

Altogether, this leads to a song that yearns for the good times and spontaneity, something reflected in the energetic nature of the track.

Opening with a distorted guitar riff, the track immediately hits you with a party vibe, something reflected in the lyrics celebrating having a good time with friends.

This is all powered by in your face drums and a punchy bassline that propels the track forward. The singalong nature of the chorus reminded me of Green Day and very much puts the “pop” in their pop punk sound.

The give and take between those two influences is further emphasised by the gorgeous guitar solo, which is played with precision and energy, adding a touch of rock energy to the already raucous track.

New elements are regularly added to the mix to draw the audience in, with the use of repetitive guitar lines adding a different flavour.

Overall, the track is a great pop punk track, which will delight fans of bands such as Blink 182 and Paramore.

Goodsprings Fuse Punk Fury with Ska Rhythms in New Single ‘Horrors’

1st Jun 2024 — 1 Comment

Newcastle’s Goodsprings return with ‘Horrors’, a track that fuses the raw energy of punk with the rhythmic soul of ska, delivering a powerful political message.

The track bubbles with anger, starting with an opening guitar line immediately hitting you with high energy. This raucous guitar line is over a bed of ska inspired organ reminiscent of bands like The Specials.

However, those expecting a traditional ska track in the style of Madness will be surprised. While the influence from ska bands is present, the group also draws from various other genres such as classic rock and punk, featuring complex, heavy guitar lines and political spoken lyrics, which see the band confronting apathy, racism and austerity and the impact it has had on Britain.

The driving drum beat powers the track, maintaining the punk energy and moving away from traditional ska beats, resulting in a song filled with power and intensity.

The track also features an excellent brass section with the group welcoming in new collaborators with Lucy McCartan on trumpet and Natalie Ziklova on keys which brings the traditional fun of a ska track.

Overall, the track injects a variety of different influences into the ska genre to good effect. You can check out Horrors on 8th June on SoundCloud and follow the band on Instagram here.