Automatic Loveletter - Truth or Dare

Imagine rock + acoustic + emo. That's what you get with Automatic Loveletter. This American band is one of the female lead vocals that I listen to. Do you know the feeling when you find out the band that you know of releases a new album? It felt like I was on the journey together with them.

Whenever I listen to their songs, I get pumped up. I remember sitting in my bus ride all the way to my destination with just their songs in my playlist. Good times.

Sounds like: VersaEmerge / New Years Day
Genre: Pop Punk / Rock / Female Vocals

sj's picks of the week.

The Script has a new record out called Science & Faith. Indeed this is quite a genius of a record. Even though they hail from Ireland and are currently based in London, I've never been able to disconnect the image of them sounding like a bunch of New Yorkers. (don't ask me why or how) Regardless. you can easily distinguish that this is a Script record from Danny O'Donoghue's unmistakable voice and their distinct sound.

My favourite tracks: You Won't Feel A Thing, Science & Faith, This=Love

The Script

Science & Faith

Genre: Indie / Alternative / Rock

Kyte. Another band from the UK. With a more electro and ambient sound, and a lead vocalist with a really unique voice; this band really is a very easy listen. If nothing else tickles your fancy, the cute album cover should be enough to draw you in! Definitely something you'd play on a road trip, or when reading your favourite book armed with a cup of tea while the rain beats on your windows, and perhaps the best use of Kyte music (in my humble opinion) is as a soundtrack of life! Plug in your earphones while you ride on the bus/train or while you walk around or just sit and watch people. Try it sometime, you'll be amazed! Go listen to Kyte now.

My favourite tracks: Boundaries (Kyte), The Smoke Saves Lives (Science for the Living), Dead Waves (Dead Waves)

Kyte

Albums: Kyte, Science For The Living, Dead Waves

Genre: Ambient / Pop / Electro / Indie

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Do Overs And Second Chances (EP)

Who needs a daily dosage of new music?

I admit, the only thing that made me stop at my tracks to listen to them is because of their album cover.

I tried to pick a favourite track, but I ended up sitting for more than an hour just listening to the album over and over again. If I have to chose a track that I would replay, it will most probably be Letters And Love Notes.

Here's a little tidbit for first time listeners. The reason why they sound like Mayday Parade is because it's led by ex-Mayday Parade lead singer, Jason Lancaster.

Link myspace: MySpace
Sounds like: Mayday Parade / Holiday Parade / Sparks The Rescue
Genre: Pop Punk