Two bands to check out.

They're both poppy punky rock. One is electropop, with heavy synthesizer backing and electronic vocals while the other is more of an up-and-coming punk band in the "Post Fall Out Boy" wake.

The electropop band is Love is a Story. The album science of sound is lacking in catchy songs for the most part, but the two most memorable songs to me were the cover of Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek", and an emotional song called "Questions for an Ex-Lover". Good stuff.

The other band, Marianas Trench, seems a little more unique and their entire "Masterpiece Theatre" album was awesome. They differ from other pop punk bands in the fact that they put emphasis on their really good vocal harmonies. Their voices aren't the typical rock band sound, and the harmonies really stick out. Some catchy guitar work and good lyrics also made this whole album an original.

Enjoy.