Since 2011, Seaway have been making it their business to create hard-edged pop-punk anthems. There’s nothing whimsical or melancholy about this band’s music. Along with fellow pop-punkers State Champs and Knuckle Puck, Seaway are bringing a less carefree and slightly harsher sound to the genre. With belligerent vocals and forceful instrumentals, the band take pop punk in a different direction, interspersing it with hints of hard rock. Recently, the band announced their third album, “Vacation,” due to be released September 15th. The first singles off the album “Apartment” and “Something Wonderful” showcase a sweeter side to the band. The singles stick to Seaway’s established pattern of pop-punk bangers, not slowing down for a second, but are overlaid with lovelorn lyrics. Seaway have a formula and they’re sticking with it.
Favorites: “Best Mistake,” “Something Wonderful,” “Freak”
Similar to: State Champs, Neck Deep, Knuckle Puck
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