PREVIOUS
10. Mayday Parade - Piece Of Your Heart
9. Silverstein - Whiplash
8. With Confidence - Moving Boxes
7. Grayscale - Forever Yours
6. State Champs - Dead And Gone
5. New Found Glory - Barbed Wire
4. Seaway - London
3. Roam - The Rich Life Of A Poor Man
2. Waterparks - Not Warriors/Crybaby
1. Knuckle Puck - Want Me Around
Wednesday, 30 January 2019
Special: 2018 In Review: Best Songs of 2018: 20 - 11
PREVIOUS
20. Neck Deep Ft. Sam Carter - Don't Wait
19. Panic! At The Disco - Hey Look Ma, I Made It!
18. Hawthorne Heights - Just Another Ghost
17. Anti-Flag - Trouble Follows Me
16. Real Friends - From The Outside
15. Homesafe - Vanilla-Scented Laser Beams
14. Good Charlotte - Self-Help
13. Sleep On It - A New Way Home
12. Story Untold - In Or Out
11. Against The Current - Strangers Again
NEXT
20. Neck Deep Ft. Sam Carter - Don't Wait
19. Panic! At The Disco - Hey Look Ma, I Made It!
18. Hawthorne Heights - Just Another Ghost
17. Anti-Flag - Trouble Follows Me
16. Real Friends - From The Outside
15. Homesafe - Vanilla-Scented Laser Beams
14. Good Charlotte - Self-Help
13. Sleep On It - A New Way Home
12. Story Untold - In Or Out
11. Against The Current - Strangers Again
NEXT
Special: 2018 In Review: Best Songs of 2018: 30 - 21
PREVIOUS
30. With Confidence - That Something
29. Frank Turner - Blackout
28. New Found Glory - Call Me Anti-Social
27. Fever 333 - Burn It
26. Real Friends - Me First
25. Sleep On It - Disconnected
24. Waterparks - Peach (Lobotomy)
23. Set It Off - Killer In The Mirror
22. The Story So Far - Upside Down
21. Senses Fail - Gold Jacket, Green Jacket...
NEXT
30. With Confidence - That Something
29. Frank Turner - Blackout
28. New Found Glory - Call Me Anti-Social
27. Fever 333 - Burn It
26. Real Friends - Me First
25. Sleep On It - Disconnected
24. Waterparks - Peach (Lobotomy)
23. Set It Off - Killer In The Mirror
22. The Story So Far - Upside Down
21. Senses Fail - Gold Jacket, Green Jacket...
NEXT
Special: 2018 In Review: Best Songs of 2018: 40 - 31
PREVIOUS
40. Hawthorne Heights - Crimson Sand
39. Against The Current - Voices
38. As It Is - The Wounded World
37. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness - Paper Rain
36. You Me At Six - 3AM
35. The Gospel Youth - Bloodlines//Love Stopped Me Coming Home
34. Our Last Night - Soul Speak
33. Panic! At The Disco - High Hopes
32. We Were Sharks - Hotel Beds
31. Neck Deep - Torn
NEXT
40. Hawthorne Heights - Crimson Sand
39. Against The Current - Voices
38. As It Is - The Wounded World
37. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness - Paper Rain
36. You Me At Six - 3AM
35. The Gospel Youth - Bloodlines//Love Stopped Me Coming Home
34. Our Last Night - Soul Speak
33. Panic! At The Disco - High Hopes
32. We Were Sharks - Hotel Beds
31. Neck Deep - Torn
NEXT
Special: 2018 In Review: Best Songs Of 2018: 60 - 51
PREVIOUS
60. Taylor Swift Ft. Ed Sheeran & Future – End Game
59. Seaway - Just What I Needed
58. New Found Glory - Heaven Sent
57. Frank Turner - Little Changes
56. Good Charlotte - Prayers
55. With Confidence - Jaded
54. As It Is - The Stigma (Boys Don't Cry)
53. Beartooth - Fire
52. Grayscale - Fever Dream
51. State Champs - Our Time To Go
NEXT
60. Taylor Swift Ft. Ed Sheeran & Future – End Game
59. Seaway - Just What I Needed
58. New Found Glory - Heaven Sent
57. Frank Turner - Little Changes
56. Good Charlotte - Prayers
55. With Confidence - Jaded
54. As It Is - The Stigma (Boys Don't Cry)
53. Beartooth - Fire
52. Grayscale - Fever Dream
51. State Champs - Our Time To Go
NEXT
Special: 2018 In Review: Best Song of 2018: 50 - 41
PREVIOUS
50. Green Day - Youngblood
49. 5 Seconds Of Summer - Want You Back
48. Anti-Flag - Finish What We Started
47. The Wonder Years - Sister Cities
46. blessthefall - Melodramatic
45. Fall Out Boy - Wilson (Expensive Mistakes)
44. Panic! At The Disco - Say Amen (Saturday Night)
43. All Time Low - Afterglow
42. Marianas Trench - I Knew You When
41. Seaway - Blur
NEXT
50. Green Day - Youngblood
49. 5 Seconds Of Summer - Want You Back
48. Anti-Flag - Finish What We Started
47. The Wonder Years - Sister Cities
46. blessthefall - Melodramatic
45. Fall Out Boy - Wilson (Expensive Mistakes)
44. Panic! At The Disco - Say Amen (Saturday Night)
43. All Time Low - Afterglow
42. Marianas Trench - I Knew You When
41. Seaway - Blur
NEXT
Special: 2018 In Review: Best Songs Of 2018: 70 - 61
PREVIOUS
70. Marianas Trench - Rhythm Of Your Heart
69. Mayday Parade - It's Hard To Be Religious When Certain People Are Never Incinerated By Bolts Of Lightning
68. Waterparks - We Need To Talk
67. Eat Your Heart Out - Better Late Than Never
66. Knuckle Puck - Twist
65. Reel Big Fish - You Can't Have All Of Me
64. Set It Off - Lonely Dance
63. Against The Current - The Fuss
62. You Me At Six - Back Again
61. Hands Like Houses - Overthinking
NEXT
70. Marianas Trench - Rhythm Of Your Heart
69. Mayday Parade - It's Hard To Be Religious When Certain People Are Never Incinerated By Bolts Of Lightning
68. Waterparks - We Need To Talk
67. Eat Your Heart Out - Better Late Than Never
66. Knuckle Puck - Twist
65. Reel Big Fish - You Can't Have All Of Me
64. Set It Off - Lonely Dance
63. Against The Current - The Fuss
62. You Me At Six - Back Again
61. Hands Like Houses - Overthinking
NEXT
Special: 2018 In Review: Best Songs Of 2018: 80 - 71
PREVIOUS
80. I Prevail - Rise
79. Anti-Flag - For What It's Worth
78. WSTR - Bad To The Bone
77. Comeback Kid - I'll Be That
76. Jesse McCartney - Better With You
75. The Interrupters - She's Kerosene
74. Boston Manor - Halo
73. Good Charlotte - Shadowboxer
72. Frank Turner - Make America Great Again
71. Jule Vera - Bad Company
NEXT
80. I Prevail - Rise
79. Anti-Flag - For What It's Worth
78. WSTR - Bad To The Bone
77. Comeback Kid - I'll Be That
76. Jesse McCartney - Better With You
75. The Interrupters - She's Kerosene
74. Boston Manor - Halo
73. Good Charlotte - Shadowboxer
72. Frank Turner - Make America Great Again
71. Jule Vera - Bad Company
NEXT
Special: 2018 In Review: Best Songs Of 2018: 90 - 81
PREVIOUS
90. Weezer - Africa
89. Broadside - Summer Stained
88. I Don't Know How But They Found Me - Do It All The Time
87. Homesafe - Run
86. Paramore - Rose-Colored Boy
85. Like Pacific - In Spite Of Me
84. Story Untold - Chasing Feelings
83. Arkells - Relentless
82. MxPx - Best Life
81. 5 Seconds Of Summer - Youngblood
NEXT
90. Weezer - Africa
89. Broadside - Summer Stained
88. I Don't Know How But They Found Me - Do It All The Time
87. Homesafe - Run
86. Paramore - Rose-Colored Boy
85. Like Pacific - In Spite Of Me
84. Story Untold - Chasing Feelings
83. Arkells - Relentless
82. MxPx - Best Life
81. 5 Seconds Of Summer - Youngblood
NEXT
Special: 2018 In Review: Best Songs of 2018: 100 - 91
100. Good Charlotte - Actual Pain
99. Dashboard Confessional Ft. Chrissy Costanza - Just What To Say
98. Millencolin - SOS
97. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness - Teenage Rockstars
96. Saves The Day - Side By Side
95. Courage My Love - Remission
94. The Menzingers - The Freaks
93. William Ryan Key - Old Friends
92. As It Is Ft. Aaron Gillespie - The Reaper
91. The Story So Far - Take Me As You Please
NEXT
99. Dashboard Confessional Ft. Chrissy Costanza - Just What To Say
98. Millencolin - SOS
97. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness - Teenage Rockstars
96. Saves The Day - Side By Side
95. Courage My Love - Remission
94. The Menzingers - The Freaks
93. William Ryan Key - Old Friends
92. As It Is Ft. Aaron Gillespie - The Reaper
91. The Story So Far - Take Me As You Please
NEXT
Saturday, 26 January 2019
Top 10 Countdown: January 26, 2019
10. Green Day - Youngblood
Last week: NEW!
9. Real Friends - Me First
Last week: 4.
8. Set It Off - Lonely Dance
Last week: 9.
7. Our Last Night - Soul Speak
Last week: NEW!
6. Grayscale - Fever Dream
Last week: 7.
5. Fever 333 - Burn It
Last week: 6.
4. Seaway - Blur
Last week: 5.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYJgxkWL8tg
3. Good Charlotte - Self-Help
Last week: 3.
2. Sleep On It - Disconnected
Last week: 2.
1. Roam - The Rich Life Of A Poor Man
Last week: 1.
Last week: NEW!
9. Real Friends - Me First
Last week: 4.
8. Set It Off - Lonely Dance
Last week: 9.
7. Our Last Night - Soul Speak
Last week: NEW!
6. Grayscale - Fever Dream
Last week: 7.
5. Fever 333 - Burn It
Last week: 6.
4. Seaway - Blur
Last week: 5.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYJgxkWL8tg
3. Good Charlotte - Self-Help
Last week: 3.
2. Sleep On It - Disconnected
Last week: 2.
1. Roam - The Rich Life Of A Poor Man
Last week: 1.
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
Special: 2018 In Review: Best Movies of 2018
57. Mute
56. Open House
55. A Wrinkle In Time
54. I Feel Pretty
53. Winchester
52. Holmes & Watson
51. 15:17 To Paris
50. Dumplin'
49. Insidious: The Last Key
48. Game Over, Man!
47. Sherlock Gnomes
46. The Catcher Was A Spy
45. Making Fun: The Story Of Funko
44. The Nun
43. Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
42. Hearts Beat Loud
41. Constantine: City Of Demons
40. Skyscraper
39. Mid90's
38. Tomb Raider
37. The Long Dumb Road
35. Blindspotting
34. Rampage
33. Game Night
32. Death Wish
31. The Commuter
30. A Quiet Place
29. Bad Times At The El Royale
28. Halloween
27. Ocean's 8
26. The Predator
25. Tag
24. Pacific Rim: Uprising
23. Christopher Robin
22. The Death Of Superman
21. Maze Runner: The Death Cure
20. Venom
19. Equalizer 2
18. Teen Titans Go! To The Movies
16. Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay
15. BlackKklansman
14. Ant-Man And The Wasp
13. Incredibles 2
12. Deadpool 2
11. The Grinch
10. Mission: Impossible: Fallout
9. Love, Simon
8. Ralph Breaks The Internet
7. The First Purge
6. Avengers: Infinity War
5. Creed II
4. Aquaman
3. The House With A Clock In It's Walls
2. Black Panther
1. Ready Player One
Saturday, 19 January 2019
Top 10 Countdown: January 19, 2019
10. Marianas Trench - I Knew You When
Last week: NEW!
9. Set It Off - Lonely Dance
Last week: NEW!
8. Hawthorne Heights - Crimson Sand
Last week: 8.
7. Grayscale - Fever Dream
Last week: 9.
6. Fever 333 - Burn It
Last week: 7.
5. Seaway - Blur
Last week: 5.
4. Real Friends - Me First
Last week: 4.
3. Good Charlotte - Self-Help
Last week: 3.
2. Sleep On It - Disconnected
Last week: 2.
1. Roam - The Rich Life Of A Poor Man
Last week: 1.
Last week: NEW!
9. Set It Off - Lonely Dance
Last week: NEW!
8. Hawthorne Heights - Crimson Sand
Last week: 8.
7. Grayscale - Fever Dream
Last week: 9.
6. Fever 333 - Burn It
Last week: 7.
5. Seaway - Blur
Last week: 5.
4. Real Friends - Me First
Last week: 4.
3. Good Charlotte - Self-Help
Last week: 3.
2. Sleep On It - Disconnected
Last week: 2.
1. Roam - The Rich Life Of A Poor Man
Last week: 1.
Wednesday, 16 January 2019
Special: 2018 In Review: Best Albums of 2018
TOP 5
Waterparks - Entertainment
Record Label: Equal Vision Records
Choice Cuts: Not Warriors, Blonde, Tantrum, Rare
Why: “I never, ever, wanted to make the same thing twice. I’ve showed friends demos and everyone’s like, ‘This is such a next step.’ There’s a very clear growth.” That quote is from Awsten Knight, lead singer and composer for Waterparks, after listening to Entertainment for more than a few spins, I can tell you that this is an accurate statement. Yes, there are the catchy, upbeat songs that Waterparks has made a career out of (Blonde, 11:11, Rare), but there are also plenty of surprises along the way (We Need to Talk, Crybaby). Entertainment is fun, catchy, and even a little bit unpredictable. Waterparks have pushed forward to become the best version of themselves that they can be, proving that they are here to stay.
State Champs - Living Proof
Record Label: Pure Noise Records
Choice Cuts: Crystal Ball, Something About You, Criminal, Frozen
Why: It stays exciting and unpredictable from beginning to end. Each song is unique from the last, but they’re similar enough to be comfortably tied into an album. I am extraordinarily pleased with the brilliance of ‘Living Proof’ and will be waiting with other State Champs fans for their next release. The pop hooks were catchier, the instrumentation went harder. It's everything you could want in a modern pop-punk release even if there was a misstep or two (*cough* Time Machine *cough*)
Real Friends - Composure
Record Label: Fearless Records
Choice Cuts: Ripcord, From The Outside, Get By, Me First
Why: Real Friends faced many struggles with frontman Dan Lambton's mental health, leading the group to cancel shows and take a brief, but unofficial hiatus. Thankfully, only a few months later, they are back and better than ever with the confident and cathartic Composure. In comparison with Real Friends‘ last two releases, Composure is a far, far better record and shows a sure sense of artistic direction. Upbeat, groove-filled tracks mask the seriousness of the lyrics and themes of mental illness, but in a manner that gets the message across without being overly pessimistic or gloom-ridden. All in all, this is the real Real Friends that we’ve all been waiting for.
With Confidence - Love And Loathing
Record Label: Hopeless Records
Choice Cuts: Moving Boxes, Icarus, That Something, Sing To Me
Why: Following Better Weather, Jayden Seeley (lead vocalist/bassist) had trouble finding inspiration and time for writing, overwhelmed by the band’s busy schedule. However, it would appear that, despite such challenges, the band came together in the end, making Love and Loathing an even stronger collection than their popular debut. Though the formula here is one very familiar to the genre, Love and Loathing shows several faces, all of which are desirable. The album, like the one before it, is a great ride worth taking again and again. With Confidence has held up their end in being named a top band to watch, so take notice if you haven’t already.
Good Charlotte - Generation Rx
Record Label: MDDN/BMG
Choice Cuts: Self-Help, Prayers, Shadowboxer, California (The Way I Say I Love You)
Why: Not the first band to put their emotions on full display, Good Charlotte has made Generation Rx full of feeling and poignant lyrics, backed by their always-impressive instrumentals. This is the band’s hardest-hitting album in a long time, both musically and lyrically. They aren’t pulling any punches. In nine tracks, GC finds a way to connect with some intense pain and deep-seeded fears, so much so that every listener will find themselves inevitably drawn in.
Just Missed
Senses Fail - If There Is Light, It Will Find You
Choice Cuts: Gold Jacket Green Jacket, New Jersey Makes The World Takes, Double Cross
We Were Sharks - Lost Touch
Choice Cuts: Beyond Repair, Hotel Beds, Stay
The Wonder Years - Sister Cities
Choice Cuts: We Look Like Lightning, Sister Cities, Pyramids Of Salt
Hawthorne Heights - Bad Frequencies
Choice Cuts: Just Another Ghost, Crimson Sand, Pink Hearts
Frank Turner - Be More Kind
Choice Cuts: Blackout, Be More Kind, Little Changes
Panic! At The Disco - Pray For The Wicked
Choice Cuts: Hey Look Ma I Made It, High Hopes, Say Amen (Saturday Night)
Mayday Parade - Sunnyland
Choice Cuts: Piece Of My Heart, Is Nowhere, Looks Red Tastes Blue
Against The Current - Past Lives
Choice Cuts: Strangers Again, The Fuss, Voices
As It Is - The Great Depression
Choice Cuts: The Handwritten Letter, The Wounded World, The Stigma (Boys Don't Cry)
The Story So Far - Proper Dose
Choice Cuts: Out Of It, Upside Down, Proper Dose
Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness - Upside Down Flowers
Choice Cuts: Goodnight Rock And Roll, Paper Rain, Ohio
Anti-Flag - American Reckoning
Choice Cuts: American Attraction, For What It's Worth, Trouble Follows Me
2nd Tier Classics
The Fever 333 - Made An America
Choice Cuts: Walking In My Shoes, Made An America
Fall Out Boy - Mania
Choice Cuts: Wilson (Expensive Mistakes), Champion
Blessthefall - Hard Feelings
Choice Cuts: Melodramatic, Find Yourself
Story Untold - Waves
Choice Cuts: In Or Out, All The Same (Once A Liar, Always A Liar)
Homesafe - Run
Choice Cuts: Vanilla-Scented Laser Beams, Run
You Me At Six - VI
Choice Cuts: Back Again, 3 AM
Hands Like Houses - Anon.
Choice Cuts: Black, Overthinking
5 Seconds Of Summer - Youngblood
Choice Cuts: Want You Back, Youngblood
WSTR - Identity Crisis
Choice Cuts: Bad To The Bone, Silly Me
Boston Manor - Welcome To The Neighborhood
Choice Cuts: Funeral Party, Halo
Like Pacific - In Spite Of Me
Choice Cuts: Sedatives, In Spite Of Me
Beartooth - Disease
Choice Cuts: Fire, Afterall
MxPx - Self-Titled
Choice Cuts: Best Life, The Way We Do
Arkells - Rally Cry
Choice Cuts: Hand Me Downs, Relentless
Other Favourites
William Ryan Key - Virtue EP
Atreyu - In Our Wake
Saves The Day - 9
I Don't Know How But They Found Me - 1981 EP
Bayside - Acoustic Volume 2
William Ryan Key - Thirteen
Dashboard Confessional - Crooked Shadows
Alkaline Trio - Is This Thing Cursed?
Tonight Alive - Underworld
Saturday, 12 January 2019
Top 10 Countdown: January 12, 2019
10. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness - Paper Rain
Last week: NEW!
9. Grayscale - Fever Dream
Last week: 10.
8. Hawthorne Heights - Crimson Sand
Last week: 9.
7. Fever 333 - Burn It
Last week: NEW!
6. Neck Deep - Torn
Last week: 1.
5. Seaway - Blur
Last week: 7.
4. Real Friends - Me First
Last week: 5.
3. Good Charlotte - Self-Help
Last week: 4.
2. Sleep On It - Disconnected
Last week: 3.
1. Roam - The Rich Life Of A Poor Man
Last week: 2.
Last week: NEW!
9. Grayscale - Fever Dream
Last week: 10.
8. Hawthorne Heights - Crimson Sand
Last week: 9.
7. Fever 333 - Burn It
Last week: NEW!
6. Neck Deep - Torn
Last week: 1.
5. Seaway - Blur
Last week: 7.
4. Real Friends - Me First
Last week: 5.
3. Good Charlotte - Self-Help
Last week: 4.
2. Sleep On It - Disconnected
Last week: 3.
1. Roam - The Rich Life Of A Poor Man
Last week: 2.
Saturday, 5 January 2019
Top 10 Countdown: January 5, 2019
10. Grayscale - Fever Dream
Last week: NEW!
9. Hawthorne Heights - Crimson Sand
Last week: 10.
8. The Story So Far - Upside Down
Last week: 4.
7. Seaway - Blur
Last week: 8.
6. Panic! At The Disco - High Hopes
Last week: 2.
5. Real Friends - Me First
Last week: 7.
4. Good Charlotte - Self-Help
Last week: 6.
3. Sleep On It - Disconnected
Last week: 5.
2. Roam - The Rich Life Of A Poor Man
Last week: 3.
1. Neck Deep - Torn
Last week: 1.
Last week: NEW!
9. Hawthorne Heights - Crimson Sand
Last week: 10.
8. The Story So Far - Upside Down
Last week: 4.
7. Seaway - Blur
Last week: 8.
6. Panic! At The Disco - High Hopes
Last week: 2.
5. Real Friends - Me First
Last week: 7.
4. Good Charlotte - Self-Help
Last week: 6.
3. Sleep On It - Disconnected
Last week: 5.
2. Roam - The Rich Life Of A Poor Man
Last week: 3.
1. Neck Deep - Torn
Last week: 1.
Wednesday, 2 January 2019
Special: 2018 In Review: Top 10 Music Videos of 2018
10. With Confidence - Moving Boxes (ASL Video)
Why? This one pretty well speaks for itself. Big ups to With Con for learning American Sign Language and doing a video with the band signing all the lyrics for their hearing impaired fans. Bonus points awarded to drummer Josh's Seaway shirt.
9. Grayscale - Fever Dream
Why? After placing 3rd on this exact list last year, Grayscale is one of two bands to repeat this list on back to back years. Last year was an anthem for self-love, this year it's this creepy flick for the song Fever Dream. Yeah in case you couldn't tell by the thumbnail, it's creepy. The group filmed it in a supposed haunted house and they have a great behind the scenes on YouTube that had them questioning if it was indeed haunted.
8. Weezer - Africa
Why? Okay. So... Weezer has been teasing us with this cover for years and finally in 2018 we got a video for it. So what happens when Weezer caves and finally gives us the cover that fans have been asking for for years? Well they decide to parody their own video (The Sweater Song) and since you're doing a parody you have to get the parody king himself, Weird Al, to play Rivers Cuomo don't you? Most excellent.
7. Real Friends - Me First
Why? Firstly, this is a really emotional song. Real Friends usually keeps meaning ambigious but given lead singer Dan's struggles with mental health issues, to me it's about not putting yourself second, make sure you take care of your own health. So does the video mirror that? Nope not at all. It's about a lady murdering her home staff (the band) after chasing them through the house with an axe. Unlike Grayscale above though, this is done for humour as we see in the final act as the band's decapitated heads finish singing the song on a silver platter. Bonus points for the obvious comic book inspiration.
6. As It Is - The Stigma (Boys Don't Cry)
Why? Yet another emotional song about the nature of toxic masculinity that society currently forces upon us. As It Is are doing their best to put an end to it with this gem of a song and accompanying video that sees a militaristic teacher at a boarding school stripping students of their identities and telling them what they need to be and how they need to act. The band put it best when describing the song "In these increasingly disconnected times, where empathy is seemingly on a decline at many levels of everyday modern life, it is vital to stand up against such outdated tropes".
5. Fall Out Boy - Wilson (Expensive Mistakes)
Why? If you like infomercials, like my fiance does then this is the video for you! Fall Out Boy reference their past eras in the video featuring Patrick's severed hand from the Young Blood Chronicles and the sheep from the Infinity On High cover. Overall it's just a fun, quirky video we don't usually get to see from Fall Out Boy, especially this era of Fall Out Boy.
4. Frank Turner - Little Changes
Why? Honestly, I could've used any of Frank's videos from 2018 on this list but I went with Little Changes for a couple reasons, firstly I like awkward choreography. Secondly it's just good clean fun but also speaks to the times we live in. Oftentimes people get so caught up in what people around them are doing we don't stop to focus on what we're doing and making sure we're enjoying our own lives instead of living it through other peoples lens.
3. Fever 333 - Burn It
Why? Obviously not the most political music video of the year, but certainly the most political of our scene. Fever 333 may be more underground for now but this movement is quickly changing as they've notched a Grammy nomination and are preparing to take over the world and become an important voice in it as we await their debut full length "Strength In Numb333rs" in early 2019.
2. Panic! At The Disco - Say Amen (Saturday Night)
Why? Yet again, like Frank Turner I could've used any of Panic's videos this year as all 3 were masterpieces but I decided to use the first one as I love that the music video has been telling a story over several albums starting with This Is Gospel in 2013 and it's sequel The Emperor's New Clothes in 2015. Say Amen acts as a prequel to both and damn the fight scenes are the best I've even seen in a music video.
1. Childish Gambino - This Is America
Why? Well, come on. There's been enough essays written on this video for me to NEED to give you my two cents so I'll leave it at this. This is the song and the video America needed. It hit on all the right chords at the absolute best time. Just like Legend Has It... last year we applaud the stance Donald Glover has taken and gave people a video to look at things a little differently.
Why? This one pretty well speaks for itself. Big ups to With Con for learning American Sign Language and doing a video with the band signing all the lyrics for their hearing impaired fans. Bonus points awarded to drummer Josh's Seaway shirt.
9. Grayscale - Fever Dream
Why? After placing 3rd on this exact list last year, Grayscale is one of two bands to repeat this list on back to back years. Last year was an anthem for self-love, this year it's this creepy flick for the song Fever Dream. Yeah in case you couldn't tell by the thumbnail, it's creepy. The group filmed it in a supposed haunted house and they have a great behind the scenes on YouTube that had them questioning if it was indeed haunted.
8. Weezer - Africa
Why? Okay. So... Weezer has been teasing us with this cover for years and finally in 2018 we got a video for it. So what happens when Weezer caves and finally gives us the cover that fans have been asking for for years? Well they decide to parody their own video (The Sweater Song) and since you're doing a parody you have to get the parody king himself, Weird Al, to play Rivers Cuomo don't you? Most excellent.
7. Real Friends - Me First
Why? Firstly, this is a really emotional song. Real Friends usually keeps meaning ambigious but given lead singer Dan's struggles with mental health issues, to me it's about not putting yourself second, make sure you take care of your own health. So does the video mirror that? Nope not at all. It's about a lady murdering her home staff (the band) after chasing them through the house with an axe. Unlike Grayscale above though, this is done for humour as we see in the final act as the band's decapitated heads finish singing the song on a silver platter. Bonus points for the obvious comic book inspiration.
6. As It Is - The Stigma (Boys Don't Cry)
Why? Yet another emotional song about the nature of toxic masculinity that society currently forces upon us. As It Is are doing their best to put an end to it with this gem of a song and accompanying video that sees a militaristic teacher at a boarding school stripping students of their identities and telling them what they need to be and how they need to act. The band put it best when describing the song "In these increasingly disconnected times, where empathy is seemingly on a decline at many levels of everyday modern life, it is vital to stand up against such outdated tropes".
5. Fall Out Boy - Wilson (Expensive Mistakes)
Why? If you like infomercials, like my fiance does then this is the video for you! Fall Out Boy reference their past eras in the video featuring Patrick's severed hand from the Young Blood Chronicles and the sheep from the Infinity On High cover. Overall it's just a fun, quirky video we don't usually get to see from Fall Out Boy, especially this era of Fall Out Boy.
4. Frank Turner - Little Changes
Why? Honestly, I could've used any of Frank's videos from 2018 on this list but I went with Little Changes for a couple reasons, firstly I like awkward choreography. Secondly it's just good clean fun but also speaks to the times we live in. Oftentimes people get so caught up in what people around them are doing we don't stop to focus on what we're doing and making sure we're enjoying our own lives instead of living it through other peoples lens.
3. Fever 333 - Burn It
Why? Obviously not the most political music video of the year, but certainly the most political of our scene. Fever 333 may be more underground for now but this movement is quickly changing as they've notched a Grammy nomination and are preparing to take over the world and become an important voice in it as we await their debut full length "Strength In Numb333rs" in early 2019.
2. Panic! At The Disco - Say Amen (Saturday Night)
Why? Yet again, like Frank Turner I could've used any of Panic's videos this year as all 3 were masterpieces but I decided to use the first one as I love that the music video has been telling a story over several albums starting with This Is Gospel in 2013 and it's sequel The Emperor's New Clothes in 2015. Say Amen acts as a prequel to both and damn the fight scenes are the best I've even seen in a music video.
1. Childish Gambino - This Is America
Why? Well, come on. There's been enough essays written on this video for me to NEED to give you my two cents so I'll leave it at this. This is the song and the video America needed. It hit on all the right chords at the absolute best time. Just like Legend Has It... last year we applaud the stance Donald Glover has taken and gave people a video to look at things a little differently.
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