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can't seem to get enough of this EP. debut release from LA-based, Rocket. fulfills all the angsty y2k pop-rock needs of my inner-teen.
https://rockettheband.bandcamp.com/album/versions-of-you
Feb 2, 2024
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Two things. All of my peers make music, but rarely do any of their songs make it into my listening catalog. Also, I hate emo. The Branching Out EP may have changed that? This EP takes the things about emo that turned me off and turns me on to them. Lyrics devoid of individualism, *riffs*, and fun vibes. This was made by a BAND who’s having fun and I’m having fun with them. It makes you want to go to a show again. The words are so stupid yet comforting, the musicianship indulgent but exciting, the affect emo with a 1/4 cup of hope. It’s self taught musicians cosplaying the Berklee School of Music School of Music but without the chord sheets or pretension. Track titles such as Vampire Vibes, Confessions of an Aries, and This Wasn’t On My Planner display a finger on the pulse ironic sincerity that actually works for once. It’s about heartbreak, being nervous, having a crush, and wanting to die. Perfect for my little brothers friend/ex pupil of mine from my time as counselor at a rock n’ roll music camp located in the basement of the church in my suburb who attended their EP release show in New York. I think this appeals to 16 year old life noobs, 20 something year old haters like myself, and even the chicks. I could listen to them whine all day.
Dec 30, 2024
i love this EP so much, every song is a banger. weirdly gives me old jonas bros energy but like exactly what i needed in my second adolescence at age 27
great rock tunes
great chords
great vocal melodies and lyrics
it's a hit for me
Jan 31, 2025
Been revisiting this album after their new album "LL" came out - Such a refreshing blend of constructively applied electroclash inspiration and an inspiring look towards a return to rock in an increasingly pop-saturated industry. One of the few acts to break out recently that has felt worthwhile to follow and unashamedly advocating for their vision, even if it comes with the braggadocious frills of your typical sleazebag rockers.
Feb 17, 2025
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way more inclusive (and fun imo) than hanging out at a bar. plus, you don’t even have to be good at art or whatever! we’re just hangin out and doing crafts. it’s not that serious!!
Feb 3, 2024
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I was a college radio dj for KWVA from October 2015 - June 2019. I recently went back and started to listen through some old show playlists from like, 2016? Maybe 17. This one was a banger
Feb 1, 2024
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one of Portland, OR’s finest. loud enough to drown-out your heartbreak.
Jan 27, 2024