East coast musicians The Exit are not your average punk band. While they combine aggressive punk licks with hooks, this band is an amalgam of British punk and poppy melodies. The opening song, “Worthless”, is by far the catchiest song on the record, complete with a Ramones-esque guitar riff and the catchy chorus, “If you’re so worthless/then why do I keep coming back again?” Other standout songs include “Scream and Shout”, in which vocalists Ben Brewer and Jeff DaRosa exchange a singing dialogue. The Exit also address political issues in “Defacto” and “Question the Chorus,” which reflect Brewer’s studies in political science. Not all songs are rocking, though; for those who want to hear a softer side of The Exit, be sure to give “When I’m Free” and “Watertown” a listen.
This trio, made up of vocalist/guitarist Ben Brewer, vocalist/bassist Jeff DaRosa, and drummer Gunnar, have a clear goal when it comes to music: “We just want to keep growing and changing and getting better. We started the band so that we could play whatever kind of music we feel like playing, and that feels great. So we’re going to keep on doing that. Once that stops, it’ll be over.” So far, this plan seems to be working, because New Beat is full of rocking anthems, as well as more experimental poppy-punk. Their music is similar to that of emo-rockers Jimmy Eat World, only with a twist of British punk. Loaded with catchy harmonies and beats, this record is sure to please those looking for the next big punk band.