Jaguero - New Love 

Following last year’s debut EP Worst Weekend Ever, Italy’s Jaguero (featuring members of Regarde, Slander and La Fortuna) is back with their follow-up EP New Love.  Throughout the five cuts here they mash together elements of emo, pop punk and grunge along with tons of strong melodies and hooks, and the results are outstanding.  While tunes like opener “You”, “All I Think About” and “Pressure” all show this infectious and melodic side, they also have their noisier moments, whereas the title track is loud and aggressive, full of feedback and definitely has hints of Nirvana.  At just short of twelve minutes this is one EP that will have you hitting repeat quite frequently.    (both EP's are also available together on one vinyl LP through Epidemic) 

(Jaguero - Facebook / Epidemic Records)