By Squiggly Meyers
Artist review: Promise Game
Promise Game is a band from Southern New Hampshire, with a strong Pop-Punk feel. Their style reminiscent to The All-American Rejects and Fallout Boy brings a fresh take on the “Party Band” of your collage days. They turn up the energy and pour out a sonic explosion that will have you jumping. For all you Big Bang Theory fans, no that’s not Leonard. I know I had to do a double take too. No, that’s Promise Game’s front man Colin Van Denberghe.
I think, Promise Game’s tagline on their Facebook page says it all, “Lyrically relevant, creatively bound, and harmonically emphasized. Southern-NH alternative pop punk, telling stories though music.” ~ PG. Give them some love and get the word out. Turn it up music lovers, Promise Game is in the house.
Check out Rock the Alphabet’s interview of Promise Game here!
Song review: Promise Game – Any Reason to Party
This isn’t your typical “Party Anthem”. No, this powerhouse punk jam brings the party to you. This energetic frat house staple harnesses the comradery of a college pep rally and infuses it with formula one octane. Musically, it checks all the boxes; Great Energy, Catchy hook, and Crowd Appeal.
Like those songs that get in your head and make you want to crank up the decibels, this song stands toe to toe with the likes of “Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses, “Dance Dance” by Fall Out Boy and “Move Along” by The All-American Rejects. Promise Game delivers a Power Punch Punk Performance. Ha! Try saying that three times real fast. So, get your buddies, crank this jam, and Party on Dudes!!!
Note: If you’re going to drink, please do it responsibly. Don’t Drink and Drive. A PSA from RTA.
Song review: Promise Game – I give up, you win
This song has all the angst of a teenage love tragedy. Drawing on the heart wrenching pain of a young couple on the skids. More than just a depressed cry, it drives a fist in the air for all those who have been caught in a toxic relationship. Musically, it has the pounding driving force of a freight train. It has a momentum that builds to the end. A gritty rhythm section pumps the song to the break where the bass accents the melody very well and then Bam! Back to the hook which slams the message with no apologies. Overall, this song firmly places Promise Game above the crop in my humble opinion.
