violently happy records

Candy Hearts - 'All The Ways You Let Me Down' album premiere

2012 100 Bands You Need To Know alums Candy Hearts have a couple stellar years under their belt, and their sophomore album All The Ways You Let Me Down which secured a 4-star review in our new issue, shows that they're only getting better at honing their '90s-influenced pop-punk craft.  Look for the album out next […]

Candy Hearts - "I Miss You" (Song Premiere)

Candy Hearts will release “I Miss You” across every digital retailer imaginable tomorrow, but AP is giving you the first listen of their lead single today! The band recently announced a June 10 release date for their new full-length album, All The Ways You Let Me Down.  This 11-song album was recorded with New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert (who […]

Candy Hearts - The Best Ways To Disappear EP

Candy Hearts The Best Ways To Disappear EP This review originally ran in AP 293. The ’90s are alive and well on Candy Hearts’ The Best Ways To Disappear. It offers a paradoxical freshness with throwback instrumentation and child-like lyrical matters such as tickling and Matchbox cars. Dropping the indie-rock dabbling of previous efforts in […]