There are very very VERY few people in -core bands who are what you could call “real musicians.” And by that I mean, people who could actually play music that will be enjoyed by a fanbase other than teenage girls with low self-esteem who are looking for a strong male figure in their lives– you know, REAL MUSIC like they play on the radio. Our boys in ISSUES are among that select group of ‘real musicians’, driven in large part by TYLER ‘The Scene Game Justin Timberlake’ CARTER’s unreal vocals.
This PARAMORE cover from “Punk Goes Pop Vol 6″ (ft Luke Holland from THE WORD ALIVE on drums) is straight up top 40 material, no joke. Could totally imagine this showing up on my Spotify “Teen Party” playlist, right next to TWENTY ONE PILOTS and IMAGINE DRAGONS. Ironically, it’s actually more pop than the original, which is kind of awesome.
Also, you’ll love the video which cuts between Tyler n Luke in the studio and them taking a break, letting off some steam by taking off their shirts and cavorting on the beach. Nothing like watching a couple good-looking young guys having some wholesome fun in the sun!!
