Month: December 2018

2018 Tours I Attended!

December 31, 2018 — Leave a comment

This year has been great with new music and a lot of awesome tours. Here’s a list of tours that I attended this year:

  • “The Peace And The Panic Tour” hosted by Neck Deep at Playstation Theater in NYC on Feb. 2, 2018. Accompanying Neck Deep was Creeper, Seaway, Speak Low If You Speak Love. Click here for my review!
  • COIN and The Aces @ Irving Plaza in NYC on Feb. 9, 2018. Read about my experience here.
  • Moose Blood with special guests Lydia, and McCafferty on Mar. 17, 2018 @ The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. Read about my experience here.
  • Knuckle Puck, Boston Manor, Free Throw, Hot Mulligan, and Jetty Bones @ Amityville Music Hall on Mar. 20, 2018. Click here to read about my experience!
  • Parahoy 3: Deep Search- A cruise with Paramore with Local Natives, mewithoutYou, Halfnoise, Now Now, and more! Read about my experience here.
  • The Wonder Years, Tigers Jaw, Tiny Moving Parts, Worriers @ Playstation Theater in NYC on May 5, 2018.
  • Vans Warped Tour 2018 in Holmdel, NJ on July 14. I attended Vans Warped Tour in New Jersey and on Long Island! Read about my experience in Holmdel, NJ here.
  • Vans Warped Tour in Long Island, NY @ Jones Beach Amphitheater on July 28, 2018.
  • “The Peace And The Panic Tour 2” hosted by Neck Deep, Trophy Eyes, Stand Atlantic, WSTR @ Stereo Garden in Patchogue, NY. For my review of the show click here.
  • “Welcome To Sunnyland Tour” hosted by Mayday Parade with special guests This Wild Life, William Ryan Key, and Oh, Weatherly. For my review of the show and photos of the meet and greet click here.

Bands I found this year that I had on repeat include Speak Low If You Speak Love and The Band CAMINO. In case you want a list of bands to check out for this year be sure to read up on 18 Bands To Check Out In 2018.

Personal note:

This year has been great for my blog. My numbers have grown and I appreciate anyone who has given my blog and read and or shared it on social media. It means the world to me people are interested in the things that I write. This year has been great with new music, a ton of awesome tours, and so many blogs recapping what has happened this year.

2019 is going to be a great year for new music and awesome tours! Tours I am anticipating to attend include: Panic! At The Disco, State Champs, The Band Camino, and more! Stay tuned and follow me on my socials/ follow my blog to keep up with the latest!

Rock on, stay humble, and be positive!

-ovictoria

Albums To Check Out From 2018

December 28, 2018 — Leave a comment

2018 has been jam packed full of albums from bands in the alternative, rock, pop punk music scene. I figured the best way to wrap up 2018 is to review what albums were some albums I couldn’t stop listening to this year.

The Dangerous Summer by The Dangerous Summer.

The Dangerous Summer was released January 26, 2018 via. Hopeless Records. This album was one of my most highly anticipated albums of the year. The group broke up in 2014 and got back together in 2017. The group released its self titled album, and I felt that was the best way to dive back in the music scene. For me, I feel that a self titled are songs that showcase a band, and The Dangerous Summer did a phenomenal job doing that. The Dangerous Summer is one of the first bands I listened to that got me into alternative, rock, and pop punk music. Here is the album track list:

  1. Color
  2. This Is Life
  3. Fire
  4. Ghosts
  5. Luna
  6. Wild Again
  7. Valium
  8. When I Get Home
  9. Live Forever
  10. Infinite

My favorite songs listening to the album for the first time were “Fire” and “Luna” and my current favorites are “Color” and “When I Get Home.”

I was fortunate to talk with Ben Cato, drummer of the Dangerous Summer, about the band’s evolution. I made the session into a podcast that you can listen to here.

The American Dream by Trophy Eyes

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The American Dream was released August 7, 2018 via. Hopeless Records. This is the third album the group has released and the most “different” sounding album. Here is the album track list:

  1. Autumn
  2. Something Bigger Than This
  3. Friday Forever
  4. More Like You
  5. A Cotton Candy Sky
  6. You Can Count On Me
  7. Broken
  8. Tip Toe
  9. Lavender Bay
  10. Miming In The Choir
  11. A Symphony Of Crickets
  12. I Can Feel It Coming

“In Return” was the first song I heard on a Glamour Kills music sampler and I really liked the sound of the group but never got the change to truly indulger in the music. This year I got into Chemical Miracle and fell in love with The American Dream. Trophy Eyes has shown dramatic growth throughout the years.

Some stand out songs to me include “Friday Forever” and “Tip Toe.”

Sunnyland by Mayday Parade.

Sunnyland was released June 15, 2018 via. Rise Records. Mayday Parade signed to Rise Records from Fearless Records in 2018 and released its first album this year. After Black Lines (2015) Mayday Parade went back in the studio and created an album that he was proud about, according to an interview Derek Sanders did with Rock Sound. Here is the album track list:

  1. Never Sure
  2. It’s Hard To Be Religious When Certain People Are Never Incinerated By Bolts Of Lightning
  3. Piece Of Your Heart
  4. Is Nowhere
  5. Take My Breath Away
  6. Stay The Same
  7. How Do You Like Me Now?
  8. Where Are You
  9. If I Were You
  10. Satellite
  11. Looks Red, Taste Blue
  12. Always Leaving
  13. Sunnyland

I enjoy that the album is almost like a “self titled” album without having to be a self-titled album. Mayday Parade always has a timeless sound, and I feel that it’s showcased on this album.

My favorite songs include “It’s Hard To Be Religious When Certain People Are Never Incinerated By Bolts of Lightning,” “Take My Breath Away,” and “Looks Red, Tastes Blue.”

Nearsighted by Speak Low If You Speak Love.

Nearsighted was released January 19, 2018 via. Pure Noise Records.I discovered Speak Low If You Speak Love when I went to see Neck Deep on “The Peace And The Panic Tour.”

Here is the album track list:

  1. Have I Changed
  2. Enough
  3. Contrasting Colors
  4. Ever Yours
  5. Your Love It Runs
  6. Safety Net
  7. Hatsuyume
  8. Circle Spinning
  9. Cannot Have It All
  10. Mystery’s Gone
  11. Hold Me Now
  12. Swell

I absolutely love the fact each track flows nicely into each other. The styling is similar to Copeland’s album Ixora. Aaron Marsh, vocalist of Copeland, produced Nearsighted. This album has been one that I’ve had on repeat in my car for months.

My favorite songs off this album when I first heard Nearsighted include “Contrasting Colors” and “Cannot Have It All.” My current favorites are “Have I Changed,” “Swell,” and “Mystery’s Gone.”

What were your favorite albums of 2018? Let me know on Twitter @ovictoriamedia.

Rock on, stay humble, and be positive!

-ovictoria

*Want to go to a concert? Check out the Winter Tours To Attend In 2019.

A-Z Songs Of 2018

December 21, 2018 — Leave a comment

This year has been filled with A LOT of new music. Here’s a list of songs that released this year!

A- “All The Same (Once A Liar, Always A Liar)” by Story Untold

“All The Same (Once A Liar, Always A Liar)” is featured on the album Waves release Feb. 2, 2018 under Hopeless Records.

B- “Bad To The Bone” by WSTR

“Bad To The Bone” was the first single released in the album Identity Crisis released August 31, 2018 via. Hopeless Records.

C- “Crystal Ball” by State Champs

“Crystal Ball” is one of 13 songs on State Champs’ album Living Proof released June 15, 2018 via. Pure Noise Records.

D- “Disconnected” by Sleep On It

“Disconnected” is a single released by Sleep On It on October 9, 2018. Sleep On It is working on a new album that I anticipate will release in 2019. Sleep On It is under Equal Vision Records.

E- “England’s Dreaming” by Boston Manor.

“England’s Dreaming” is is one of the singles released by Boston Manor. The single is featured on the group’s album Welcome To The Neighbourhood released Sept. 7, 2018 via. Pure Noise Records.

F- “Friday Forever” by Trophy Eyes

“Friday Forever” is on Trophy Eyes’ album The American Dream released August 3, 2018 via. Hopeless Records.

G- “Gold Jacket, Green Jacket” by Senses Fail.

“Gold Jacket, Green Jacket” is featured on the If There Is Light, It Will Find You released February 16 via. Pure Noise Records.

H- “Hold You Here” by This Wild Life.

“Hold You Here” is on This Wild Life’s album Petaluma released June 22, 2018 via. Epitaph Records.

I- “It’s Hard To Be Religious When Certain People Are Never Incinerate By Bolts Of Lightning” by Mayday Parade

“It’s Hard To Be Religious When Certain People Are Never Incinerated By Bolts Of Lightning” is on Mayday Parade’s sixth album Sunnyland released June 15, 2018 via. Rise Records.

J- “Just Outside” by Moose Blood

“Just Outside” is on Moose Blood’s album I Don’t Think I Can Do This Anymore released under Hopeless Records on March 9, 2018.

K- “Know Me” by

“Know Me” released in October of 2018 by The Band Camino. There is no word yet as to if this single will be on an upcoming album, but fans are speculating that a new album is set to release in 2019 since the group is touring across the U.S.

L- “Let It Go” by The Story So Far

“Let It Go” is on The Story So Far’s latest album Proper Dose released Sept. 21, 2018 via. Pure Noise Records.

M- “Miracle” by CHVRCHES

“Miracle” is on CHVRCHES album Never Say Die released May 25, 2018.

N- “NY to LA” by The Hunna

“NY to LA” is on The Hunna’s album Dare released July 13, 2018 via. High Time Records.

O- “One of the Drunks” by Panic! At The Disco

“One Of The Drunks” is on Panic! At The Disco’s latest album Pray For The Wicked released June 22, 2018 via. Fueled by Ramen.

P- “Paper Rain” by Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness

“Paper Rain” is on Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness’ latest album Upside Down Flowers released November 16 via. Fantasy Records.

Q- “Quarter Past Midnight” by Bastille

“Quarter Past Midnight” is a single released by Bastille in May of 2018.

R- “Raining in Kyoto” by The Wonder Years

“Raining In Kyoto” is on The Wonder Years’ latest album Sister Cities released April 6 via. Hopeless Records.

S- “Shade” by Trash Boat

“Shade” is on Trash Boat’s album Crown Shyness released July 20, 2018 via. Hopeless Records.

T- “TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME” by The 1975.

“TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME” is on The 1975’s latest album A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships released November 30.

U- “Unconditional Love” by Real Friends

“Unconditional Love” is on Real Friends’ latest album Composure released July 13, 2018 via. Fearless Records.

V- “Valium” by The Dangerous Summer

“Valium” is on The Dangerous Summer released January 26, 2018 via. Hopeless Records.

W- “The Wounded World” by As It Is.

Though this track has the word “the” before the title, this was the first single released by As It Is when announcing a new album was set to release. “The Wounded World” was on the group’s third full length album The Great Depression released Aug. 10, 2018 via. Fearless Records.

X-  *NOTE- There is no song that I found that began with the letter “x” this year! Fingers crossed a song will release next year with that letter!

Y- “You + I” by Young The Giant

“You + I” is on Young The Giant’s latest album Mirror Master released October 12, 2018.

Z- “Zero” by Imagine Dragons.

“Zero” is feature on the album Origins released Nov. 9 via KIDinaKORNER/ Interscope Records. The song is featured in “Ralph Breaks The Internet.”

There are a lot of albums that came out this year that didn’t make it to this A-Z list, so make sure to give albums posted on this blog a listen.

Rock on, stay humble, and be positive!

-ovictoria

New Single From The Gospel Youth!

December 16, 2018 — Leave a comment

The Gospel Youth is BACK and with a new single “Thoughtless.”

This is the first single The Gospel Youth has released since parting with ex-vocalist Samuel Little earlier this year. The Gospel Youth took to Instagram to discuss the latest single:

In addition to the new single, The Gospel Youth announced Nick Nowak is the vocalist of the group.

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I’m really glad The Gospel Youth is back with new music. After Samuel’s departure, I was unsure if the group would continue to make new music, but I’m really enjoying this single! I’m really looking forward to new singles and potentially a new album in 2019 from The Gospel Youth.

Rock on, stay humble, and be positive!

-ovictoria

Winter Tours To Attend In 2019

December 14, 2018 — 2 Comments

There are a lot of tours happening in the coming months. Here’s a list of tours to check out:

“Pray For The Wicked Tour” hosted by Panic! At The Disco. Accompanying Panic! At The Disco on tour is Two Feet and Betty Who. Tickets and tour information can be found here.

“The Great Depression Tour Part II: N. America” headlined by As It Is. Accompanying As It Is is Point North, Sharptooth. Tickets and tour information can be found here.

“Living Proof Tour North America” headlined by State Champs and features Our Last Night, Grayscale, and The Dangerous Summer. The tour travels across North America in March. Tickets and tour information can be found on statechampsny.com.

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8123 Fest hosted by The Maine. This is the second year The Maine is hosting their own festival. The bands playing with The Maine include: Mayday Parade, Real Friends, We The Kings, The Technicolors, This Century, Teenage Wrist, and more. For tickets to the 8123 Fest held Jan. 19, 2019 visit www.themaineband.com.

The “Back Again” tour headline by You Me At Six. The tour travels across North America in 2019. There is no word on who will be opening for You Me At Six for the “Back Again” tour.

Additional tours include:

  • “The Love Of The Game Tour” headlined by The Band Camino. The tour travels across the United States in January until March. There is no word yet as to who is opening for The Band Camino on the tour. For tickets and tour information click here.
  • “Paradise Of Thought” tour headline by COIN. For tickets and tour information click here.
  • This Wild Life and William Ryan Key have announced a co-headline tour across the UK in early January. More information up on thiswildlifeband.com.
  • “The Virtue Tour” headline by William Ryan Key. The tour travels across the United States in February and March of 2019 with Selfish Things and Cory Wells. Tickets and more information can be found here.
  • “Misery Will Find You” tour by Amity Affliction and Senses Fail. Accompanying the two bands on tour include Silent Planet and Belmont. For tickets and more information click here.
  • “First Love Tour” headlined by Bring Me The Horizon. Accompanying Bring Me The Horizon on tour is Thrice and Fever 333. For tickets and tour information click here.
  • The Story So Far announced the group is returning to Australia on a tour with Basement. For tickets and tour information click here.
  • Makeout announced “The 20/20 Winter Tour 2019” accompanied by Story Untold, Hand Guns, and Oh, Weatherly. There are select dates around the East Coast of the United States. For tickets and tour information click here.

Rock on, stay humble, and be positive!

-ovictoria