The sun is out, the fridge is stocked with cold drinks, the ice cream is melting faster than you’d like, and the beach is calling. Pop-punk season has officially arrived, whether you’re ready for it or not.<\/p>\n
Europe certainly is. Yesterday we stopped in Spain with The GTO’s<\/a>, the Netherlands are up next with a new The Windowsill album arriving July 17th<\/a>, and now it’s Italy’s turn. Riccobellis have returned with their fourth LP, released through their Austrian home away from home, Monster Zero Records.<\/p>\n Afterparty Heroes<\/em> overflows with “na-na-nas,” “oh-oh-ohs,” and irresistibly simple hooks. More importantly, it features some of the most infectious songs Riccobellis have written to date. Riccobellis know exactly what makes this kind of pop-punk work: big melodies, bigger choruses, and just enough silliness to make you feel like summer holidays will never truly end. The embedded tracks below should provide all the evidence you need.<\/p>\n Between this, the new albums from The GTO’s and The Give It Ups<\/a>, pop-punk fans sure are getting exceptional value for their money this week.<\/p>\n