I Love Your Lifestyle - Summerland (Torpa or Nothing)

B- Tier

Bright, Summery Emo from Sweden, I Love Your Lifestyle brings their signature Nordic flair to Midwest Emo. Switching between their native tongue and English can feel a bit jarring at times, but it feels pretty authentic. Catchy choruses abound, though they never truly reach captivating territory. An active guitar colors the songs with tons of energy, matching the vocalists’ carelessness. A good, if a bit inoffensive release.

Hot Mulligan - Warmer Weather

B- Tier

Hot Mulligan simply cannot stop releasing memorable, catchy and impactful songs, which is what Warmer Weather is comprised of. Tades signature vocals and hard-hitting lyricism are front and center like always with a potent combo of Emo-Pop and Pop-Punk (with Midwest riffs) driving the eight-minute EP forward. These three tracks were released steadily throughout the year, giving fans personal time with each one. Had this release been slightly longer with similar quality, I would be rating this higher.