I hate it when I write band spotlights and the band has been around for a couple of years. It makes me feel like I’ve been missing out on something for a long time. A good example of this is FIYA. FIYA’s first 7″ came out in the summer of 2002 and their last CD, Better Days came out on No Idea records May 2005. Like most bands on No Idea, FIYA combines fast pop punk chords with raw throated vocals, which bare resemblance to early Lawrence Arms songs.

I saw FIYA open for Fucked Up last month and they were easily the most enjoyable act of the night. FIYA stood out from the hardcore line up with their melodic, energetic songs and kids that were otherwise too scared of accidentally getting kicked in the face walked up to the front of the stage to dance.

FIYA just ended a tour but you can catch them at The Fest 6 this October.

FIYA’s Myspace

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