We invited artists, labels and publicists to tell us which records or artists they’ve personally enjoyed over the last twelve months. Alex Costello‘s picks below. ROAM’s debut album Backbone is out on January 22nd, 2016 via Hopeless Records.
Northlane – Node
“It’s got some amazing melodies and his voice literally has the nicest tone.”
All Time Low – Future Hearts
“The production makes it sound so big and the choruses are all epic.”
Man Overboard – Heavy Love
“It’s a really good album because it’s really different from all the other pop punk bands. Also every song has something catchy about it.”
Stray From The Path – Subliminal Criminals
“Riffs for days, such a good record to bob your head to and his voice is unreal.”
Bring Me The Horizon – That’s The Spirit
“I personally never listened to them before, but this album is too good to miss out on. The songwriting and the production is incredible.”
James Bay – Chaos And The Calm
“This album is literally the best thing to listen to on long drives. It is such a calm sound and it’s really relaxing.”
Handguns – Disenchanted
“The catchiest pop punk record, Handguns never fail to put out strong hooky choruses.”
Counterparts – Tragedy Will Find Us
“That band is literally just musical genius, every moment of that record is so technical and creative.”
Hundredth – Free
“Literally breakdowns.”
Four Year Strong – Four Year Strong
“It’s like old Four Year Strong that’s reinvented and it sounds huge.”