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William Ryan Key (CREDIT: Acacia Evans) Sometimes, those steps sideways are the most impactful. Former Yellowcard vocalist and rhythm guitarist William Ryan Key continues to challenge, not only his fans, but, also, himself with a slight right turn for his third solo EP, Everything Except Desire. Propelling him further into uncharted musical territory with a more Experimental sound, this EP, also, marks a new beginning for the multi-instrumentalist: he has inked a new record deal with seminal Indie label Equal Vision Records. "Ever since I started making my own music, I think, I've been searching for what became Everything Except Desire," says Key about his new EP. Textured with multi-layered soundscapes incorporating lush pastoral washes of piano, strings, and synths, the music heard across Everything Except Desire evokes emotions through complex song structures that show Key's passion for experimentation. A sonic exploration of emotions and the journey to fin...

Yellowcard, Never-before-seen Band Photo (CREDIT: Amanda Burress) "Beautiful. Imagine your favorite Pop-punk band. Got it? Now, imagine that band with breath-taking harmonies, amazing guitar riffs, and a violin. Yes, a violin. Also, imagine that band is, also, able to play intricate acoustic songs. Sounds pretty damn good, doesn't it? IT SOUNDS GREAT! This album is the pinnacle of Pop-punk music," reads a 5-star PunkNews review of Yellowcard's third album, One for The Kids, from 2001. I, personally, got into Yellowcard a bit later for their massively-popular 2003 album, Ocean Avenue. It's a fantastic album end-to-end and was, essentially, the soundtrack to my later middle school/early high school life. Around the same time, I can recall having both The Underdogs EP (2002) and Beyond Ocean Avenue: Live at The Electric Factory DVD from 2004. Yellowcard were always one of those bands I adored and enjoyed, but I hate to admit, I kinda fell off with their music...