Rambling Man's Reviews

Photo Credit: Johnathan Sohn Edited by Anselm Anderson Rambling Man introduces Toronto ’s melodic punk lifers Wasting Time. They returned last week with their new single “ Ripped Blue Jeans ” via People of Punk Rock Records . It’s an anthemic, pop-punk track, reminiscent of 90's MTV bands like Green Day and Weezer . The track captures that feeling of late 90s freedom and dreams of becoming a big rock band, selling out arenas everywhere. Formed in 2017, Wasting Time has steadily built a catalogue through its melodies. They have released five EPs, three full-length albums, and a streak of singles that evoke acts like   Alkaline Trio ,  No Use for a Name ,  MxPx ,  Blink-182 , and  Green Day . Their latest release,  Hurry Up and Wait , cemented their reputation as one of Canada’s most reliable carriers of melodic punk tradition, and  “Ripped Blue Jeans”  only deepens that lineage. Mixed and mastered by Matt Gauthier at Arc Studios , the sing...

Compiled by Anselm Anderson Rambling Man's Reviews is open to new ideas, so I decided to create an 'Introduces' section. Each week, the blog will pick five of the best new videos and tracks from upcoming and established bands to introduce readers to them. Please scroll down and enjoy! Fuel for Tunes- Kings of the Underground " Kings of the Underground" is the debut single from the Italian glam/sleaze rock duo Fuel for Tunes. It is part of the upcoming compilation album "We Still Rock... The World," released on May 16th through Art of Melody Music and Burning Minds Music Group. The song is a powerful rock anthem that pays homage to the hair metal bands of the 1980s. CLCKWRK-Burn  Bright "Burn Bright" is a song that explores the idea that meeting the right person may not always bring positive outcomes. This track is the first release of the year from Stoke's CLCKWRK. The trio blends blues, rock, and electronica to create a powerful soun...