"Candy Hearts are an American pop-punk band from Newark, New Jersey. The band's current line-up consists of vocalist/guitarist Mariel Loveland, drummer Matthew Ferraro and bassist John Clifford. The band was formed by Loveland and guitarist Kris Hayes (formerly of Nightmare River Band) in 2009. Loveland is the sole remaining original member. Their debut album, Ripped Up Jeans and Silly Dreams, was released for free online in 2010. It featured Loveland, Hayes, bassist Greg Baldwin and drummer Nick Noto."
I remember first listening to Candy Hearts around 2010 where I got the album I'm sharing with you now, I got it from a now defunct blog (can't remember which one) and had been hooked ever since, I was lucky enough to catch them at warped tour (RIP) and they put on an amazing show, I'd describe this band as a mixture of pop alt and rock kinda like TacocaT if you're into them, Mariel's voice might take some getting into but that never holds the music back I can think of plenty of bands around the same time period with artists who are a little difficult to get into because of their vocals initially but I can tell you that this band was really something, as for where Mariel is at now, she's the sole (?) member of the band best ex, which is expecting a new album sometime later this year which I am eager to give a listen to.
for now I'm sharing Candy Hearts' debut release / album which is what I can't find on streaming sites (unsure of the reason) all other albums can be listened to on youtube or spotify
Ripped Up Jeans & Silly Dreams
1) What I Want
2) Blocking The Sunshine
3) You and Me
4) Flashers Flashing
5) Hiding From My Friends
6) Why
7) Without Caffeine
8) What You Want
9) Punk Songs
10) Red Balloon
11) Anything
12) Size Of The Moon
13) Cracks Beneath Closed Doors
