This week my guest is Eric Melvin of the legendary punk band NOFX! NOFX are busy their farewell tour so I was really happy Melvin took the time to chat with me. Melvin has always been cool to me and Sum 41 and obviously if you’re a fan of punk rock you’re gonna wanna tune into this episode. Nofx was one of the main reasons Sum 41 got started so listen to me nerd out a bit on this one!
If you didn’t see a city near you listed on Boys Of Fall‘s spring tour with Greywind and Good Terms, some good news just dropped. The band announced that they’re heading out on an East Coast summer run with Shallow Pools and Odd Sweetheart. On July 18, they kick off the tour in Buffalo, NY at Rec Room and conclude the run on August 25 at Jammin Java in Washington D.C. Excitingly, Boys Of Fall is gearing up to release their self-titled fourth studio album on Friday, April 26. The rock quartet has already shared heavy-hitting singles “Stray” and “Almost Happy.” Additionally,… Read more »
There are so many pop punk festivals to look forward to in 2024. Of course, this summer, you can catch Stand Atlantic, Magnolia Park, and more artists on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour. Also, Sad Summer Fest is a must-see event. Plus, the most impressive When We Were Young Festival lineup is heading to Las Vegas in October. Now, there’s a new fest to add to your list: Pop Punk Summer Camp. Earlier today, the festival announced the inaugural edition of Pop Punk Summer Camp, which will take place at the Pepsi Amphitheater located in Flagstaff, Arizona on July 14.… Read more »
On Friday, April 19, Taylor Swift fans were treated to a surprise double album as the “Anti-Hero” singer released The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. Across the 31 tracks, Swift name-drops many artists including Charlie Puth, Stevie Nicks, and even herself. Believed to be a song about her previous relationship with The 1975‘s Matty Healy, she also mentions pop-punk legends The Startling Line in her track, “The Black Dog.” In a recent post, the band reacted to being named on the album. They said, “Dear Taylor, We heard the song, thank you for name checking our band. We feel flattered… Read more »
Following the release of yet another irresistible earworm, “I Love It When It Rains,” Loveless has announced their forthcoming North American headline tour this fall. The duo are also scheduled to perform at various festivals this season, including Shaky Knees Festival and back-to-back performances at Reading & Leeds Festival in the UK this summer. Read more: Loveless Fights Through The Storm With “I Love It When It Rains” As the festival season concludes, Loveless is set to embark on their eagerly awaited I LOVE IT WHEN IT TOURS Tour, which kicks off on September 13 in Las Vegas, NV. Spanning… Read more »
Hello everyone, welcome to Season 2! We’re starting this season by exploring relationships on the road. Our special guests are country star and actor JT Hodges, his wife and entrepreneur Kasey Hodges, our friends of over 20 years. Together for two decades, the Hodges have captivated global audiences and built a life filled with love and partnership. Join us as we uncover the secrets to their successful relationship and how they navigate life’s challenges together.
Seattle-based all-girl pop-rock band THEM is dishing out a new tune for your New Music Friday playlists. THEM—a band name made up of the initials from members’ names Thompson, Hudson, Ellie, and Maia— just released their new track “Confused and Upset,” featuring shimmering vocals, beachy grooves, and bubbly beats. “I’m confused and I’m upset/I can’t seem to get out of my bed/I thought I liked him/Now I don’t/What the heck/Stupid boys don’t give me rest/I’m dizzy/May their actions be suppressed/I don’t need an excuse not to kick it with you,” the band sings in their chorus. Check out the ultra-relatable… Read more »
After teasing the cover, David Byrne has finally released his reimagination of Paramore‘s “Hard Times.” This follows the band’s take on Byrne’s classic track “Burning Down The House,” which they covered as part of the Talking Heads tribute album Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense via A24 Music. Both tracks will be out on April 20 for Record Store Day on a limited 12″ LP. “The band told me that their song ‘Hard Times’ was inspired by Talking Heads,” Byrne said in a Twitter post. “So I learned and recorded my version of their great song with a horn section.” Fascinatingly, this arrives… Read more »
In the wake of their successful Valentine’s Day hit, “Uncomplicated,” Hey Violet has unveiled their latest gem, “Best Imposter.” Their latest offering delves fearlessly into the depths of imposter syndrome, a sentiment so universally relatable that those who haven’t encountered it are fortunate. Infused with raw vulnerability and unbridled honesty, the trio delivers a candid exploration of the inner turmoil and self-doubt that accompanies imposter syndrome. “For a long time, I’ve grappled with a lot of deeply held insecurities and how those show up in my life,” Rena Lovelis shares in a press release. I deal with a lot of… Read more »
As he wraps up his current tour, Knox is showcasing his brand-new single, “Change Your Mind,” via Atlantic Records. Excitingly, some lucky concert attendees got to hear the song live well ahead of its official release. The brilliantly bright breakup song is sonically euphoric. Over claps and guitar strums, Knox sings, “I could change the way that I talk/Patch up the holes in my walls/Fix all the ways that I fell short/I could quit the drink and the smoke/Start lifting heavier stones/But what’s the point anymore?/’Cause nothing’s gonna change the fact that you walked out that door/So I’m losing my… Read more »
