Around The World And Back.

You all know how obsessed I am with State Champs.
If you don't go here and you'll soon realise.

Last night kick started their UK tour with Northbound and As It Is.
When I got to the venue, Northbound had just started their set. These guys are from South Florida and this is their first in the UK. I've never listened to their music before but they put on a really good set. If you like Can't Swim, State Champs or Homesafe, I'm sure you'll like these guys.

The second support was As It Is. These guys grew up not too far from me, so I love seeing how far they've come. As It Is are one of the biggest pop punk names in England right now and their set really showed why. Filled with energy, they got the whole venue jumping.

Last, and no where near least, State Champs. You're probably all bored of hearing how amazing I think these New Yorkers are, but honestly, I have no other words.

I've been apart of the alternative music scene for over a decade now, but it's a place I've truly come to love.

These types of shows are always filled with love, acceptance and good vibes, not just from the bands but the fans also.

There's a positive energy I don't feel when I'm at other concerts. I feel safe and happy and any anxiety has evaporated.

Much love.

♥

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Listening to: The Maine- Black Butterflies and Deja Vu.

Reading & Leeds 2016 | My Recommendations.

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In the UK we two MAJOR festivals. Ok, maybe technically it's three. Glastonbury and Reading and Leeds. (Reading and Leeds kinda counts as one though.)

Every August bank holiday weekend sets the scene for the latter. Set over the course of three days the festival is two parts- Reading and Leeds, hence the name. The line up alternates between the two cities (it's not as complicated as it sounds, non-brits!) 

Since it's one of the biggest and most well known music festivals I decided to add to my festival recommendations list.

So let's go!

Warped Tour 2016 | My Recommendations.

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Last year I made a list of bands on Warped Tour that I thought you should check out if you were going. (Or not going -you can still check them out!)

This years line up is amazing.

So many incredible bands are playing that it was hard for me to narrow it down to just a few. If you live in America/Canada and you're going to the tour, go see these artists for me whilst I sit at home in miserable England. 

Thanks.

Please Note!

Links to where I found each original photo is underneath my edit. 

(If it is your photo just let me know and I'll change it asap!)

Top 10 Albums Of 2015.

I've been slacking a little in terms of music/cd reviews this year. So to make up for it, I thought it would be fun to do a list of my top ten albums released this year.

This isn't in any particular order- I would literally be here forever trying to do decide otherwise!

All photos have been found on google images.

So, lets get right on...

Simple Existence.

State Champs last night was insane.

First up was ROAM. These guys live not too far from my hometown and, although I've listened to their music, I have never seen them live. But they were so good! I came in just after their set had started and for the first support act, they really got the crowd going.

Second was Knuckle Puck. 
I saw Knuckle Puck for the first time about 6 months ago with Neck Deep and I fell in love. This tie they were just as good. I had second row by the time they came on (I'm really good at getting to the front at gigs) and I had such a good view.

Finally, State Champs.
Ok, this is where things start to get insane.

Before I start I need to state this- I’ve never been to that venue and I highly doubt I’ll be going back (apart from when I see tssf but thats because I’ve already got tickets and they’re my loves)

Security were incredibly unhelpful and rude to a boy I was with whilst we were waiting in the queue. All he did was ask a question about his ticket...

And then during State Champs, a security man pushed the girl standing next to me over. Like literally pushed her onto the floor and then her boyfriend (I assume it was her boyfriend) started a fight with the bouncer and State Champs had to stop their set to make sure everyone was ok.
They even said multiple times on stage that they would not be coming back to that venue.

I didn't really get many decent photos but I got a couple of videos which I'm going to upload to my instagram.

It's a shame things got a bit ruined, but apart from the dickheads of security, it was a really good night.
ROAM and Knuckle Puck were amazing and State Champs never fail to put on an amazing show.

Also, I'm so excited to hear State Champs' new album!!! 

These guys are quickly becoming one of my favourites!

Much Love.

♥

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Listening to: Kaskade- 4am.

Pop Punk Is Definitely Not Dead.

Pop Punk has been a apart of my life for maybe 10 years now (maybe more!) Some of my favourite bands are classified in the pop punk genre and you could say it's had a pretty big impact on my life.
Back in May I brought tickets to this beaut of a tour, and on Wednesday I travelled the not-very-long distance to Portsmouth for it!
Just a warning -this may be quite a lengthy blog post!