This week we go to four posts a week. Tuesday through Friday. So much stuff to listen to, so little time. For our Riot Fest previews this week, we’ve got a mix…pop punk that matured, skate punk, newer Canadian Punk.
Manchester Orchestra. Closer to emo than punk, but not really either. I’d say they are straight up alternative. Trying to find a comparison, I’m having a hard time (which is a good thing). Cold War Kids come to mind, but not perfectly. But I look at them both the same way….what if a pop punk/emo band grew up and started doing deeper musical arrangements and lyrics. That’s this band. Probably too popular for an aftershow, but it would be nice to see them on a smaller stage. But I’ll take any stage. A top 5 must see.
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