Hardcore Humpday 1 : Armed With Crayons, Carridale, and City Lights

     Today we're delving into a genre I mostly stay away from, not for lack of musical talent just a lack of interest. Until recently that is. A friend of mine at college linked me to a number of Pop-Punk bands, and inspired me to start getting back into the genre. So grab your skinny jeans and push your hair over your face, its the first Hardcore Humpday!

     Our first band is Armed With Crayons, a four piece easycore band out of, get this, Loveland Colorado. Not sure if facebook is playing with me about that town name. This band is easily my favourite of todays selection, with witty lyrics and that infectious up tempo rock sounds its hard not to feeel better. Just when you think you've heard all that this band has to offer, they throw in a punk breakdown full of heavy riffs and, surprisingly, screaming. This change of style combined with my natural curiousity made it hard not to want to hear more. I will leave you to your own opinions as usual

Armed with Crayons - Saved by the Bell (Album)

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     Our second band today is Carridale, a five man band from Decatur. Their sound is a little heavier than Armed With Crayons, which is refreshing as pop punk can get a little repetitive after a while. I'm not sure what it is but most punk bands just have a talent for creating crazy titles for songs and filling their songs with an infectious smile. Even if that smile is a little lopsided. Head on over to Pop Punk's Not Dead for an interview with Carridale.

Carridale - Attack of the BRO-bots (Album)

Carridale - Relapse in the River City (Album)

    Our third and last band today is City Lights, another five piece easycore band from Columbus Ohio. The band blends a pop punk and hardcore sound, that is easily loveable. Despite being unsigned and not having a label they are doing great, selling over 5,000 copies of their last album without promotion. Thier style of do it yourself tours and hometown feel spread have created a loyal fanbase and recognition from many other musicians.

City Lights - Rock Like a Party Star (Album)

     *Sorry about the procrastination today, its been a tough one. Shout out to Donny for the music today hope I didn't butcher anything too much, and to all of you readers out there thanks again. The blog is whats keeping me sane so thanks for making it everything it is.