The Call Out

These New Jersey rockers proved that life can come complete with its own pop-punk soundtrack, with their new EP, Closer. They grab our No. 2 spot with EP opener, "Over It," and prove that when it comes to their music, you're clearly not. - PureVolume

New Jerseys four piece band The Call Out is making waves in the American pop rock scene. While they are still young, they've captured thousands of fans, and earned themselves spots on The Vans Warped Tour and The Bamboozle music festival. Stylistically, The Call Out does not contrast most other pop rock bands, but they are characterized by the rare combination of young energy and mature dynamics. Their recently released album "Closer" displays their most polished sound, and their greatest melodic and rhythmic achievements. They are scheduled to be on tours until the end of the year, so make sure you catch these guys if they come near your town! - Venture Magazine

The Call Out have given reality a pop/punk soundtrack with their new EP, Closer. Frustrated by your relationship? There's a song for that. Feeling cheated by life? There's a song for that. Hoping for the best and ready to believe in yourself? Yeah, you guessed it, there's a song for that. They're fusing pop hooks with rocking electric guitars, jamming beats, and soaring vocals to create a sound both well-rounded and sing-along worthy. Bets on how many times you'll spin this start now. Ready, go! - Alyssa Coluccio

As long as you remembered the sunscreen and had enough cash on hand to keep the $4 bottles of water coming, it was a fun day. Jersey Shows had a small tent set up near the entrance with winners of their local battle of the bands, and I saw some of my favorite bands of the day there -- a young pop act named The Call Out with great stage presence and some very catchy tunes (even their Michelle Branch cover worked somehow.) I-Drive features Joe Grushecky's son, and if you've never heard of Grushecky, trust me when I tell you that his Iron City Houserockers were once considered potential heirs to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. His kid's band's not quite there yet; I found them a bit generic. But he's definitely got the old man's charisma - Jim Testa

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