The Get Up Kids

The Get Up Kids: Problems [Album Review]

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The Get Up Kids Problems Big Scary Monsters/Polyvinyl Records [2019] Album Review: The Get Up Kids came out of Kansas City in the mid-90s in that second wave of emo, punk/pop bands like Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, and My Chemical Romance. Best remembered for their 1999 release, “Something to Write Home About,” the band broke … Read more

The Get Up Kids – Satellite [Video]

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After releasing their Kicker EP in the summer of 2018, The Get Up Kids have returned with a new full-length album, Problems – their first since 2011’s There Are Rules.

Recorded with Grammy award-winning producer, Peter Katis (The National, Kurt Vile, Japandroids), Problems sees the band leaning further into their strengths and channeling them into 12 songs that showcase the Kansas 5-piece at their most melodic, refined, and inspired.

You can pre-order Problems now from the Polyvinyl Store HERE.

Riot Fest Unveils “10 Years. 10 Essential Albums.”

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On the heels of announcing Riot Fest in three cities within the past week (Toronto, Chicago and Denver), organizers have released the first big surprise in celebration of Riot Fest’s 10th Anniversary, entitled “10 Years. 10 Essential Albums.” To help celebrate Riot Fest’s 10th Anniversary, ten bands have joined in to play their seminal albums … Read more

Matt Pryor: Wrist Slitter LTD Edition Black/Red Haze Vinyl (100 Copies)

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Matt Pryor is the lead singer of the Get Up Kids and his previous solo records have been a much more acoustic affair but Wrist Slitter will immediately remind you of his high energy band work. This should peak longtime fans interest. With that said there is still a chance to snag the special edition … Read more