I love pop/melodic punk, and much like Paul, who once persecuted Jesus, in my latter years, I’ve come to embrace the emotional punch of 90s and 00s emocore (shout-out to Amanda Woodward and 1905). So, when Flamsteed dropped Truths on Demand via Engineer Records, it was like a dream collision of both worlds. This LP hits hard in all the right ways, blending the raw energy of 90s emo with a poppy, melodic flair that makes you wanna scream along while air-guitaring in front of the full-length mirror in your bedroom.

From Raise Your Finger to Enough, this album radiates that infectious energy you can’t help but love—catchy and undeniably punchy. The band draws influence from emo legends like Cap’n Jazz, with a hefty dose of early Green Day and Bad Religion thrown in for good measure. It’s a beautiful collision of pop-punk and emo, and Flamsteed brings it to life effortlessly.

One of the standout tracks is Gentrifica, where the band sings in their native tongue, about an issue Barcelona and my beloved Athens have in common… gentrification. I get it, my Mediterranean brothers.

Either way, if you’re into the melodic side of 90s punk and are looking for something energetic with a poppy twist, Flamsteed nail it. Their sound is crisp, punchy, and full of hooks that will stay with you. I’ll be keeping an ear out for whatever comes next—these guys have my full and undivided attention… Georgios V

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