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Buried Neck Deep in punk

UK Band arrives to shred for US
Neck Deep (Photo courtesy of Elliot Ingham)

Bringing fresh pop punk sounds all the way from the United Kingdom, the band Neck Deep is a must add to your music playlist. 

Fans of bands like Blink-182, Sum 41, Simple Plan and rock bands alike will enjoy the nostalgic sound of their catchy vocals and heavy guitar riffs. Their recently released self-titled album is their fifth; produced by Hopeless Records and dropped on January 19. This album features a thoughtfully built playlist, including popular and inspiring songs like “It Won’t Be Like This Forever,” “Take Me With You” and “Heartbreak Of The Century.” 

Taking listeners down a musical boulevard of topics like loneliness, heartbreak and anger with the fury of a mosh pit. “It Won’t Be Like This Forever” creatively encapsulates these feelings in an upbeat, catchy, hardcore tone that keeps listeners banging their heads. “Heartbreak Of The Century” exotically explicates the relationship between heartbreak and anger through its clever lyrics, strong guitar riffs and thunderous drums. “Take Me With You” follows a quick tempo and artistically takes listeners to another planet with its whimsical lyrics. 

Neck Deep is composed of members Ben Barlow on Vocals, his brother Seb Barlow on bass, Matt West and Sam Bowden on guitar and Matt Powels on drums. Each member of the band brings an excellent and unique talent. Combining perfectly with one another to create a brilliantly distinct pop punk sound. Their vocals are beautifully crafted and guitar melodies are catchy. The exciting bass and drums fuel the beat to make your heart race. 

The pop punk music scene is loving Neck Deep, giving them over twelve million streaming views across platforms. It’s easy to see why they are making their way to the top of the charts with their emotionally rich lyrics and melodious, heart-pounding sound. Keep some room open on your playlist, check them out and see what all the sensation is about. 

For more information about the band visit https://www.neckdeepuk.com.

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Elizabeth Lux, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Hello, my name is Elizabeth, and I am the Arts and Entertainment Editor of the Schoolcraft Connection. I am majoring in Liberal Arts and would like to continue to a bachelor's degree in English. I have always shared a deep passion for both writing and all art related things, so I was extremely excited to start writing for this phenomenal newspaper! My hobbies include spending time with my family and pets, writing, reading and watching movies. My dream is to work in editing and publishing, and I hope to one day have a published novel. 

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