They are ALWAYS, ALL, SUPERHAPPY. ALL.

 Technical problems don’t matter, the music is right here in the heart.

Italian Party ’24 stands as a vibrant and impeccably organized festival celebrating punk, emo, and post-hardcore music in Montone. Attendees enjoyed stellar performances from bands like Raein and DisquietedBy, with a joyous, communal atmosphere. Despite some technical issues, the spirit and passion flowed freely, making it one of the best niche festivals in Italy. The event's free entry and happy crowd add to its unique charm, making it a must-experience for fans. Don’t miss out—join the Italian Party next year and experience the raw energy of Italy’s best punk and emo festival!

 The DNA doesn’t lie, 100% Samiam, the continuous flow of notes speeds up the heartbeat.

 The melodic vein, including some enjoyable solos, has not diminished at all.

After a 12-year gap, Samiam returns with their album 'Stowaway', showcasing their signature blend of melodic and emotional punk. The album captures the band's dual spirit with familiar rhythms and passionate vocals. Highlights include dynamic tracks like 'Lake Speed' and 'Lights Out Little Huster', reaffirming their place in the American punk scene. Fans can expect a fresh yet timeless sound that maintains the band’s distinct identity. Listen to Samiam's 'Stowaway' and experience a passionate punk rock comeback today!

 The Sardinians take an X-ray of the human soul’s skeleton, deconstructing thoughts and sounds, delivering a collage of often bitter images.

 The ease with which the Quercia can do harm is impressive. You’ll think that chorus that came out with all the possible pathos from Luca’s throat was written by you.

Quercia’s album 'Di tutte le cose che abbiamo perso e perderemo' presents a powerful exploration of loss, pain, and self-awareness. Moving away from the indie acoustic style of their debut, the music becomes darker and more intense, mirroring the storm of emotions within. Themes of societal alienation, anxiety, and the fight against nihilism are poignantly expressed. The album challenges listeners to confront internal struggles and find resilience. Discover Quercia’s profound journey through loss and healing—listen to the album now and feel every powerful emotion.

 There is a soul behind the compositions, a rock that is now whispered, now tempestuous, and emotional.

 The tension skillfully built by the synths in the first instrumental minutes is palpable and releases as the minutes unfold.

The Appleseed Cast’s 'The Fleeting Light Of Impermanence' highlights the band’s growth over two decades, blending post-rock elements with new electronic touches. The album balances emotional and tempestuous moments, showcasing the distinctive voice of Christopher Crisci. While some tracks feel less memorable, the closing songs offer a powerful farewell. Overall, it represents a successful evolution with hints of bold experimentation. Discover the emotional depths and evolving soundscapes of The Appleseed Cast’s latest album—listen now and experience their unique post-rock journey!

 That an explosively repressed melancholic sensitivity can translate, in certain social moments, by reaction, into an aesthetic of violence and social maladjustment, so banal and overused that it makes you want to vomit, can make sense in the end.

 Instead of dust, there is so much water and sea, but the shadows are still the same.

Chiello's debut album 'Oceano Paradiso' offers a genuine expression of melancholic sensitivity balanced by energetic pop and punk influences. The reviewer acknowledges the artist's youth and viral beginnings but highlights his undeniable talent and emotional depth. Musical comparisons span from Italian classics to modern sounds, emphasizing Chiello's unique position in contemporary music. Despite an unpopular album cover, the songs shine with heartfelt emotion and poetic nuance. Listen to Chiello's 'Oceano Paradiso' to experience a fresh blend of melancholic emotion and vibrant Italian pop-punk!

 We delve even more into digital hardcore dynamics, hyperpop, bubblegum bass funneled into a 'welcoming' melting pot of industrial, emo, and noise rock.

 In the era of playlists, the trend seems to be twofold: homogeneity and loyalty to the line and, as in this case, heterogeneity and a temple to Janus.

The review highlights Schizoscriptures' innovative blend of industrial, emo, digital hardcore, hyperpop, and noise rock. It praises the album's dynamic fusion of varied styles, creating an engaging and welcoming listening experience. The review also touches on contemporary musical trends emphasizing both homogeneity and eclectic heterogeneity within playlists. Dive into Schizoscriptures' genre-blending soundscape and experience the fresh fusion of industrial and emo today!

 An album that is adolescent yet mature (we're talking about a twenty-year-old) that manages, in an impossible compromise, to unite My Chemical Romance and Cloud Nothings and not suck at all.

 The success of an album that is both hetero and homogeneous with powerviolence bursts and soft dream parts, an involutionary genius.

Avenade's "It's Whimsical Afterlife" is a dynamic blend of emo, shoegaze, post-hardcore, and dream pop. The album balances youthful emotion with mature execution, creating a fresh post-emo sound. It successfully merges influences from past decades while feeling contemporary. The reviewer highly praises this unique and cohesive effort. Dive into Avenade's unique fusion of emo and more – listen to It's Whimsical Afterlife and discover the fresh voice of the new emo generation!

 "On Ohms I found nothing but a bloated, watered-down, uninspired version."

 “Such a bland reheated meal can only be indigestible to me.”

The reviewer expresses deep disappointment with Deftones' Ohms, finding it bloated and uninspired compared to the band's past classics like White Pony and Diamond Eyes. Despite some redeeming moments like the title track, most of the album is seen as dull and lacking originality. The review draws a personal parallel between lost youthful passion and the band's current uninspired sound. Ultimately, it suggests that the band might now be relying too much on its legacy. Explore the review and listen to Ohms to judge if Deftones' new sound lives up to their legacy.

 ‘The Fallen Crimson’ by Envy is a vital river, a concentrate of emotions that made me think about how the seasons change and how their passage has marked some phases of my recent life.

 Their hardcore past has never blended so well with the harmonious and sunny escapes of post-rock, further emphasized here and enriched by female choirs.

The Fallen Crimson by Envy is a deeply emotional album that blends their hardcore roots with melodic post-rock elements. Unlike previous works, it is immediately accessible and striking. The review reflects on personal life changes mirrored in the album's dynamic shifts. Female choirs and standout tracks like 'A Step in the Morning Glow' enrich the experience. This album marks a powerful, heartfelt return to the scene for Envy. Listen to Envy's The Fallen Crimson now and experience a powerful, emotional journey through sound and season.

 Primitive emotional gems.

 The best piece is certainly the introduction to Anonymous Descriptions Of Uncontrollable Urges, an instrumental in constant change, a Sunday morning, a new day begins.

The Hated's 'Every Song' channels the raw emotion of Midwest emo with strong Husker Du influences and touches of jangle and college rock. The album can be compared to post-hardcore and alternative icons like Mineral and Sunny Day Real Estate. Standout tracks showcase emotional depth and instrumental creativity, particularly the instrumental 'Anonymous Descriptions Of Uncontrollable Urges'. Overall, it is a sincere and compelling collection. Dive into The Hated's 'Every Song' and experience a heartfelt journey through Midwest emo and post-hardcore roots today!

 Throughout the album, there is not a moment in which American Football’s identity wanes.

 The third American Football is a great album with a big heart.

American Football's third album marks a confident return with mature themes and refined indie-rock sounds while retaining their emo roots. Featuring notable guest vocalists, the record balances introspection with musical complexity. Though not reaching debut's emotional peaks, it offers thoughtful lyrics and standout tracks like "I Can't Feel You." Overall, it’s a sincere and well-crafted album that reflects the band’s growth and solidifies their place as a serious band. Listen to American Football LP3 and experience their heartfelt blend of emo roots and mature indie sound today!

 Panorama is a true masterpiece, and I already know I won’t listen to anything else for a long time.

 An album that manages to shake our soul with punches to the stomach and lumps in the throat.

La Dispute's fourth album Panorama combines raw post-hardcore intensity with mature, emotional storytelling. The band explores themes of pain, redemption, and personal struggle set against vivid imagery inspired by Michigan. Jordan Dreyer's distinctive vocal delivery ranges from spoken word to powerful screams, conveying a wide emotional spectrum. The album successfully balances ferocity with melody, marking a milestone in the band's evolution. A visceral, heart-wrenching experience that resonates deeply. Dive into the emotional journey of La Dispute's Panorama—listen now and experience their powerful storytelling and raw sound.

 Death Spells by the Americans Holy Fawn is a record about absence.

 We have a true gem in our hands, don’t let it slip away.

Holy Fawn's Death Spells is an emotionally rich album exploring themes of absence and memory through a unique blend of dream pop, post-rock, shoegaze, and post-black metal. The music creates an autumnal atmosphere perfect for introspection and emotional reflection. The reviewer praises the band's ability to convey melancholy tempered by warmth, calling it a gem that resonates deeply. This album is ideal for listeners seeking an intimate yet powerful sonic experience. Dive into Holy Fawn’s Death Spells and experience a hauntingly beautiful blend of sound and emotion.

 Songs with cute synths, autotune ad cazzium, and really useless lyrics, voice and character with the charisma of a tombstone.

 Vodka Tonic was fashionable 5 years ago, not even that hit the mark.

The review criticizes Enne's Vodkatonic as an overhyped Italian indie album lacking charisma and meaningful lyrics. It notes the heavy use of autotune and synths without substance. The reviewer places this release unfavorably against previous generations of Italian indie artists, calling it a forgettable and uninspired effort. Explore the realities behind the hype—read the full review and decide if Enne's Vodkatonic is for you.

 Post-hardcore / emo-core with alternative rock inflections, the much more suffering voice, never shouting, but always on the verge of collapsing to the ground.

 A very slow descent, closing and opening my eyes, the stretches of lights, the total darkness above the sacred river, the window open and an air unstably cold and warm; pre-summer sensations, celebratory, intrinsic within me.

This review explores Railhead’s album 'Tarantella,' a deeply emotional emo-core record rooted in 90s post-hardcore and alternative rock traditions. The reviewer reflects on the band’s raw, suffering vocal style and nostalgic undertones. The album is praised for its melancholic intensity and subtle power, appealing to fans of authentic emo and indie rock sounds. Overall, 'Tarantella' is recognized as a hidden gem that evokes heartfelt sentiments through its music. Listen to Railhead's 'Tarantella' now and dive into the heartfelt world of 90s-inspired emo-core.

 Women who scream are better than men, in emo this is a fact.

 A throat on fire, a spirit to warm, feeling just moments away from being someone you’ve never been.

The review highlights the intense and raw emotional atmosphere of awakebutstillinbed’s debut album. It captures themes of personal pain, self-exploration, and mental struggle through powerful vocals and vivid imagery. Fans of emo and bands like Hotelier or Rainer Maria will find this album deeply resonant. The emotional honesty and stylistic nuances are praised for their authenticity. Listen to awakebutstillinbed’s powerful emo debut and experience raw, honest emotion.

 A devastating masterpiece without even a filler and more generally one of their best albums ever.

 ‘Batter Up’, in its ethereal and rarefied simplicity, hits like a granite boulder on the open heart.

This review reflects on Brand New’s final album, Science Fiction, as a powerful and emotional work that synthesizes the band’s evolving sound and lyrical depth. It highlights the album’s dark tones, layered compositions, and thematic focus on faith, psychology, and abandonment. The reviewer regards the album as a devastating masterpiece and a fitting conclusion to the band’s influential career. Listen to Brand New's Science Fiction and experience a haunting finale from one of emo rock's greatest bands.

 Samiam are somewhat stateless punks with imprints left all over the place, but never well-marked in an indelible way.

 ‘You Are Freaking Me Out’ updates the dark parables of broken loves translating them into shouted pop-punk prose.

The review explores Samiam’s journey through the vibrant 90s Bay Area punk scene, highlighting their struggle for mainstream success amid peer bands' rises. 'You Are Freaking Me Out' is praised as an emotionally charged album that combines punk rawness with melodic pop-punk elements. Despite lineup changes and major label setbacks, Samiam maintained a distinct identity balancing punk roots and broader musical appeal. The album is seen as a significant but overlooked piece in 90s punk and emo history. Discover the raw energy and emotional depth of Samiam’s ‘You Are Freaking Me Out’—listen now and explore a true 90s punk gem!

 "At The Drive-In make it clear that they have not lost an ounce of their energy."

 "The album has the merit of not wanting to be a new 'Relationship On Command' and reintroduces the band in a great state of form."

At the Drive-In returns with 'In•ter a•li•a', a strong album that picks up where their classic 'Relationship of Command' left off. Despite high expectations and lineup changes, the band delivers energetic and varied tracks. Cedric Bixler-Zavala’s vocal evolution is notable, and new guitarist Keely Davis adds impactful guitar work. The album balances intense post-hardcore aggression with moments of post-punk calm, promising a bright future. Discover At the Drive-In's powerful return—listen to 'In•ter a•li•a' now and experience their energized post-hardcore revival!

 The italicized sentence above, which Gazebo used to describe Febbre, summarizes the mood of the album.

 Not a work of maturity, nor a complex work, but despite the heaviness of the theme, it slips off leaving you melancholically satisfied.

Gazebo Penguins' album Nebbia marks a mature and balanced mix of post-hardcore and post-rock. The album thoughtfully explores themes of absence, loss, and emotional voids. With standout tracks like Febbre and Porta, it delivers melancholic satisfaction despite its heavy subject matter. The review appreciates the band's growth since earlier releases, highlighting Nebbia as a work that grows on the listener. Listen to Gazebo Penguins' Nebbia and experience a heartfelt blend of post-hardcore and post-rock exploring absence and loss.