Recently signing to Bearded Punk Records in Europe, Atlanta punk and rollers Aree and the Pure Heart deliver an honest, heartfelt slice of punk poetry perfection. Channeling their heroes, expertly finding the balance between the punch of punk and entrancing Americana melody, the four-piece are led by Aree’s distinctive vocals switching between notably tuneful and devastatingly gritty.

The band’s aptly titled ‘Heartsongs’ EP captures the magic of their influences and contemporaries, led by a storytelling prowess akin to the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Against Me!. By matching the stadium sound of one with the unreserved nature of the other, Aree and the Pure Heart find an excellent musical niche all their own.