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(News) San Francisco’s Reunions Debut Video

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It’s spring time and there’s no better way to spend your day than listening to some really good punk tunes with the windows down. The San Francisco four piece  REUNIONS combine elements of punk and 90’s emo that is reminiscent of bands like Hot Water Music, Leatherface, and Nothington. Winter Heart, Summer Skin is a real power house of an album that’s full of crunchy guitars, driving drums, and no shortage of melodies. The lead single “Light Left On” is currently streaming on all digital platforms and DyingScene.com has the exclusive on the accompanying music video. Take a few minutes to give this jam a listen and enjoy.

WATCH: LIGHT LEFT ON

Bio:

Reunions is one of the least active bands around right now. It’s rare to see their name on a flyer, and you’ll be lucky to catch them playing outside of their home base of San Francisco, CA. They stay busy in their own way though. Outside of their lives as fathers, husbands, artists, and dog dads, they’ve continued to sharpen their already distinct sound.

While their first two EPs were described as an “intense throwback to early 90s emo/hardcore/punk” and “full of life, energy and emotion; raw and unspoiled,” you’ll hear them hit their stride on their first full-length album Winter Heart, Summer Skin.

Written and recorded over the course of almost two years, Reunions refined that careful and dynamic blend of emo, melodic punk, and american rock across these 10 tracks. And although their influences are still clearly present, their approach to songwriting is delightfully straightforward, as if those years in the studio only strengthened their confidence in themselves and their songwriting.

Eric Saylor: Guitar, Lead Vocals
Nate Serdy: Guitar, Vocals
David Langer: Bass, Vocals
Shane Hendry: Drums

Winter Heart, Summer Skin
Recorded in 2018 at Nutone Studios by Scott Goodrich
Mixed and mastered by Scott Goodrich
Album artwork by klando

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Release Date: June 21st, 2019
Label: Self-Released
Formats: Digital
Order: https://reunionsband.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reunionsband/
Twitter: @reunionsband
Instagram: @reunionsband
Bandcamp: https://reunionsband.bandcamp.com/

 

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(record review) LOST IN LIFE-B.T.C.O.H.U. (Dead Serious Recordings)

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Wow! That is all I can say after listening to the new record by Lost In Life out with Dead Serious Recordings. Read the review and find out more why I love this one so much!

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This band comes from Frankfurt area, Germany, and this new record contains 9 songs. The full title of the record is Beyond The Compass Of Human Understanding. In the days when meaningless metalcore bands rule the land, this one plays hardcore like it was meant to be, with a touch of metal, but staying true to the street punkrock roots. The lyrics are also very good, meaning strong political antifa stance and these songs have head and tails and hardcore kids can relate to that and this band has really something to say. Musically,  there are some NYHC influences, similar to Madball or Agnostic Front, but also there are a lot of Euro hardcore old school influences in the songs with all the energy and deliverance only true hardcore band can provide. The songs are fast forward, with screaming vocals, great choruses, but also there are a lot of moshing parts and catchy metalic guitar melody here and there. I love the joke with the intro song called AnyGivenShitIsOk, but my personal favorite songs on this record are Homesick, Nothing To Me and Days Of Old. Awesome record!

9/10

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Listen to a new Strung Out song! Brand New Album! Pre-Order Now!

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Listen up, FAT fans! If you’re getting impatient for Strung Out news, you’re not alone. Today, we can finally broadcast that their brand-new album, Songs of Armor and Devotion, will drop on August 9th! Produced by Cameron Webb, (Motörhead, Megadeth), Songs of Armor and Devotion is a record that brims with the same ferocious fire the band had at the very start of their career, almost 30 years ago. Leading the collection is the moody “Daggers,” which features singer/songwriter Jason Cruz telling a story of personal turmoil, within the backdrop of an increasingly dystopian America. Stream the track on YouTube HERE or Spotify HERE.

Order here:

USA & everywhere else: Fat webstore for Vinyl & Digital

Europe: Fat Webstore hosted by Kingsroad for Vinyl

Australia: Fat Webstore hosted by Artist First

Digital pre-orders are also available today and come with the added bonus of ONE “instant grat” track. Head to Bandcamp, iTunes, and most other digital stores to get it.

 

 

 

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