Winter is right around the corner here up in the Northeast. Winter chills, it’s getting dark outside before 5pm, and everything just feels so much more moody. Richmond Virginia’s Hold Tight captures the mood perfectly on their latest I Always Leave But Never Say Goodbye. If you’re not familiar with Hold Tight, they play incredibly […]
Ma Jolie, Hold Tight, Old Flings, Sad and French, Address Live In Philly (5/14/14)
Holy shit… it’s been 3 whole years since I’ve last seen my homies in Richmond, VA’s pop-punk band Hold Tight play, so when I saw they were stopping at West Philly’s Golden Tea House for a pre Pouzza Fest show, there was no way I was missing that. Address: First up were Philly locals Address. […]
Hold Tight – Blizzard Of 96 (For fans of Latterman, Title Fight, Lifetime)
I remember the first time I saw Richmond pop-punkers Hold Tight. I went to a house show here in Philly and they were playing with one of my favorite local hardcore bands Lighten Up (RIP). I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was completely blown away by their feel good pop-punk, and I picked […]
Hold Tight and Direct Hit Split (For fans of Paint it Black, Sick of It All, Black Flag)
(The cover is like a mix between Damaged, Blood Sweat No Tears, and a bad acid trip) True fact I made up: every pop-punk band has a hardcore alter-ego. Newfound Glory has International Super Heroes Of Hardcore, Hold Tight has Tight Hold, and Direct Hit has umm… Direct Hit. So what does it sound like […]