Tear in the Radio #2 - The Stolen Volume 2 | Page 70

With Confidence
They hail from Australia, but this
pop-punk foursome just might transport
you back to SoCal circa 2001. They have
the big guitars, the big drums, the
anthemic hooks, and at certain
moments that touch of confessional
rawness that made early Brand New feel
A Yawn Worth Yelling

like it was meant just for you.

This San Jose-based trio plays a
danceable, radio-ready blend of pop
and indie rock. Their consummate
chops and strong sense of melody
recall some of the better Maroon 5
songs, and the tricky guitar figures
they throw in would make Vampire
Weekend proud.

Weatherhead
Their warm, melodic indie rock rivals early
Death Cab as a soundtrack for self-pity,
but this Pennsylvania 5-piece has other
tricks up their sle