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Killer Klassix: The Story So Far: “Five Songs” EP

Killer Klassix: The Story So Far: “Five Songs” EP

The band not only capitalizes on progress, but ropes listeners into a philosophy that proves fruitful not just in their art, but as a means to ignite a fire of hope in themselves to do the same.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
Killer Klassix- All Time Low; “Three Words To Remember In Dealing With The End” EP

Killer Klassix- All Time Low; “Three Words To Remember In Dealing With The End” EP

The EP established All Time Low as a new band of the time, making the correct ripples in the pond of a career that echoed very far into the band’s career.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
August 28, 2023
Killer Klassix: Neck Deep - “A History of Bad Decisions”

Killer Klassix: Neck Deep – “A History of Bad Decisions”

Ultimately, for every melody on this EP, there is that much more relativity and sentiment behind every note that strikes close to the listener’s desire.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
July 31, 2023
Killer Klassix: Man Overboard - “Man Overboard”

Killer Klassix: Man Overboard – “Man Overboard”

"Man Overboard" was a pivotal sophomore album that displayed a growth in technique and musicianship for the band that resulted in an outstanding album.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
July 3, 2023
Killer Klassix: Transit - “Joyride”

Killer Klassix: Transit – “Joyride”

Transit’s farewell was a testament to pop punk’s modern DIY culture, noting that as long as the band remained true to who they are, they did not need to sacrifice their art in an attempt to “make it.”
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
June 19, 2023
Killer Klassix: Knuckle Puck: “Don’t Come Home”

Killer Klassix: Knuckle Puck: “Don’t Come Home”

The band capitalizes on an abstract composition to entice the listener and using relative, vulnerable lyrics to perfectly match melody to sentiment.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Killer Cuts: Real Friends: “There’s Nothing Worse Than Too Late”

Killer Cuts: Real Friends: “There’s Nothing Worse Than Too Late”

Real Friends’s new lead vocalist adds his own flavor to an ensemble of longtime friends who are dedicated to their craft, using every release as a stepping stone to achieve a great album.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Killer Klassix: The Starting Line; “Make Yourself At Home”

Killer Klassix: The Starting Line; “Make Yourself At Home”

The Starting Line uses a minimalistic approach to not only further establish their sound, but have fun with their fans in the process.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Killer Klassix- City Mouth; “Hollows” EP

Killer Klassix- City Mouth; “Hollows” EP

An amazingly well assembled effort, at times “Hollows” falls short on delivering fully fleshed out tracks and melodies. However, it makes up for it with relatable material, accessible melodies, and surprises for the listener which elevate the tracks.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
Killer Klassix: Real Friends- “This Is Honesty” EP

Killer Klassix: Real Friends- “This Is Honesty” EP

Real Friends does not let reminiscing memories encompass their lyrical material or musical style, but carve out their own niche for independent pop punk music.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Killer Klassix; “Something to Write Home About”

Killer Klassix; “Something to Write Home About”

Through melodies, experimental harmonies and heart-like rhythms, “Something To Write Home About” established the foundation for the following 20 years of an entire musical genre, including offshoots.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
Killer Cuts:Killer Klassix

Killer Cuts:Killer Klassix

...A way to honor how age and youth, though fleeting, marks the beautiful start to the beginning of the end.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
October 17, 2022
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