Rocky Votolato - Television Of Saints (2012)

We haven't had a lot of singer-songwriter releases lately so here's something worth the waiting. Rocky Votolato is back with another great record that will make you want to lay down the weapons and take some time to breathe. Sit down, have a tea and listen to this beautiful melodies.

01. Little Spring
02. Ghost Writer
03. Fool’s Gold
04. Above The Water
05. Sunlight
06. Television Of Saints
07. Start Over
08. Sparks
09. Writing Fiction
10. Crooked Arrows
11. Let Go
12. St. Louis
13. Disguises
14. Instrument

Slight Similarities With: David Bazan, Austin Lucas, Tim Barry

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Harker - Loyal Than Most / Lights Off (2011)

I found this thanks to my tumblr page. It is the solo project for Vocalist/Guitarist from UK Punk Rock band Three Summers Strong. Great voice for this kind of genre, with a lot of influence of Chuck Ragan and Frank Turner in the instrumentation and vocals reminding of post-hardcore/emo bands like Jawbreaker (great cover) or The Get Up Kids.

01 – Loyal Than Most
02 – Lights Off
03 – Do You Still Hate Me? (Jawbreaker cover)

Slight Similarities With: Chuck Ragan, Frank Turner, Jawbreaker

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Mixtapes - Maps & Companions (2011)

One of our dearest pop-punk acts comes with the previously announced 12" that compiles 2010's "Maps" plus a B-side reworked acoustic songs with the full-band format and some brand new tracks. Perfect boost of happiness for any kind of days and changing weather. Great irradiation of energy with their characteristic male/female vocals. Pay special attentions to the reworked "OrangeYellow" and "Soups Whatever", wonderful!

01 - Sunrise
02 - Maps
03 - Cassettes
04 - And If We Both Fail?
05 - The Mixtapes Misplaced Missed Takes
06 - Road Apples
07 - Hope Springs Eternal
08 - OrangeYellow
09 - Moonglow
10 - Sunsets
11 - And If We Both Fail?
12 - 6 Quarters
13 - OrangeYellow
14 - Soups Whatever
15 - I Accept That

Slight Similarities With: Direct Hit!, Lemuria, House Boat.

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Mixtapes - How To Throw A Successful Party (2011)

If there's a perfect band for sunny days, that's Mixtapes. This guys from Cincinnati, OH know hoy to make us smile and enjoy our journeys. This time they have released an EP following their acoustic vein. They never forget their unique sound and they have delivered some of their acoustic pop-punk duo wonders one more time. Must Have.

1. 10 A.M. (how to successfully start the day)
2. Noon (protest song)
3. 2 P.M. (how to end something good)
4. 4 P.M. (stupid famous quotes)
5. 6 P.M. (how to enjoy the scenic route)
6. 8 P.M. (the apple barn)
7. 10 P.M. (safe)
8. Midnight (from the red to the blue)
9. 5 A.M. (how to successfully throw a party)

Slight Similarities With: Direct Hit!, Lemuria, The Dopamines.

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Chuck Ragan - Covering ground (2011)

Here it is. I'm sure most of you have been waiting for it. Last album from Los Angeles, CA's master. Great folk in the vein of his last record, with heart-in-fist melodies and great guest artists. Perfect music for the upcoming fall.

1. Nothing Left to Prove
2. Nomad by Fate
3. You Get What You Give
4. Wish on the Moon
5. Come Around
6. Seems We're OK
7. Valentine
8. Right as Rain
9. Meet You in the Middle
10. Lost and Found

Slight Similarities With: Tim Barry, Austin Lucas, Jon Snodgrass

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Nothington - More than obvious EP (2011)

New EP from San Francisco, CA. The californian guys bringing new stuff is always good news, this time mostly acoustic (5 tracks out of 6).

01. Not Looking Down (acoustic)
02. Tired Hearts
03. More Than Obvious (acoustic)
04. In Flames (acoustic)
05. End Of The Day (acoustic)
06. Down The Road (acoustic)

Slight similarities with: Red City Radio, Anchor Arms, Blacklist Royals

Download link courtesy of Melodic Bears Crew