Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties have unleashed their latest single, “Whiplash,” a somber turning point for the 16-person ensemble’s forthcoming full-length In Lieu Of Flowers. The 11-track record will arrive on April 12 and can be pre-ordered here. Opening through an array of gentle, melancholy instrumentation, Dan Campbell’s (The Wonder Years) vocals pierce through the cacophony of sound. The track lives up to its name, acting as a breaking point for the group’s titular character as he faces his struggles with alcohol, and his developing story arc following the release of the band’s previous release, “Alone At St. Luke’s.”… Read more »
Following the release of their titular track and the masterful “Paying Bills At The End Of The World,” Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties have issued a stripped-down rendition of their latest offering. Both tracks will appear on the 16-person ensemble’s forthcoming full-length In Lieu Of Flowers. The 11-track album is scheduled to arrive on April 12 and can be pre-ordered here. In the latest stripped-back rendition, vocalist Dan Campbell (The Wonder Years) captures the unfiltered essence and raw intensity of the track against the poignant backdrop of a church. Campbell passionately croons, “I’ve been having that dream where I’m… Read more »
Following the release of the titular track pulled from the forthcoming Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties LP, In Lieu Of Flowers, scheduled to arrive on April 12, the 16-person ensemble has revealed their new single “Paying Bills At The End Of The World.” Stepping into the shoes of Aaron West, a character he has masterfully embodied in the group’s earlier releases, vocalist Dan Campbell (The Wonder Years) seamlessly morphs into the titular persona of the project, skillfully portraying a life outside of his own. In the latest track, Campbell encapsulates the raw desperation of navigating life paycheck to paycheck,… Read more »
Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties are ready to hit the road throughout the U.S. and the UK this spring. Recently, the 16-person ensemble released the title track of their forthcoming record, “In Lieu Of Flowers,” marked by euphoria-inducing horns, eclectic orchestral strings, and even an accordion. The project is headed by The Wonder Years‘ Dan Campbell who portrays the persona of “Aaron West.” The fictional musical narrative is marked with grief, divorce, and death, which has ultimately caused myriad complications. The group’s upcoming album, In Lieu Of Flowers, arrives on April 12 via Hopeless Records. Five years after their… Read more »
Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties are back, and they’re asking that “In Lieu Of Flowers,” you listen to their new single. The upcoming album of the same name comes out on April 12 via Hopeless Records. After five years since their last LP, it comes in swinging with the same emotional jolt to your nervous system as their previous releases. The title track is heart-wrenching and gives a pit-in-your-stomach feeling of regret and mourning. The horns section welcomes the incoming melancholy of the lyrics, it gives listeners a replication of sending someone off for their last fight in battle.… Read more »
Riot Fest 2025 is just around the corner! While the three-day fest will be headlined by Green Day, Weezer, and blink-182, featuring more than 90 other artists across the weekend, everyone knows the party doesn’t stop once the headlining set ends. Riot Fest Late Night Aftershows, a yearly tradition, will kick off on Wednesday, September 17, ahead of the festival’s official Friday, September 19, start date. Late Night Aftershows will feature performances from Chicago natives such as Alkaline Trio, The Academy Is…, and Knuckle Puck, as well as performances from punk rock legends The Damned, Sex Pistols, Marky Ramone, Buzzcocks,… Read more »
Following the release of mid-Nay’s “Mourning Time,” Future Teens are back with a new single, “Double Down,” featuring a very introspective narrative. Vocalist and guitarist Amy Hoffman says, “I’ve never written songs about my identity before now, despite Future Teens being so integral to me embracing myself as an out, visibly trans man. I grew up in the church in a small city in Missouri where I was ridiculed for not adhering to expectations of girlhood, and other kids’ parents speculated about my gender and sexuality long before I had any idea what those words meant.” Hoffman continues, “I protected… Read more »
After teasing a surprise song drop, Clementine Was Right has officially released their new track, “Meet Me In The Dark.” Self-described “yokel fuzz” act also previously released “There Are No More Almond Trees,” “River Boys,” and “Takes Tall Walks.” All four tracks are set to appear on their newly-announced forthcoming record Tell Yourself You’re Going Home, which is slated for release on May 10. If you’re new to the Clementine Was Right fandom, know that the band is much more than Denver-based poets Mike Young and Gion Davis. The project includes 30 people across the country who contributed to Tell Yourself… Read more »
Ahead of their forthcoming Mayday Parade Lofi EP release, the storied group has issued a second glimpse into the highly-anticipated collection with “Oh Well, Oh Well (lofi).” The track, which appeared as the opener on Mayday Parade’s third, self-titled studio album, arrives in collaboration with Less Gravity. Across the 5-track release, Less Gravity adds a dream-like pulse to each track through high-level production, creating an ethereal soundscape that listeners can effortlessly fall into. Read more: Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties Issue Stripped-Down “Paying Bills…” The full EP release, which will arrive on March 8, features five fan-favorite tracks from… Read more »
After the resounding success of their inaugural holiday event last year in the heart of Philadelphia, PA, Grayscale has announced the eagerly-awaited return of their 2nd Annual Holiday Show. This enchanting event of live performances set to the tune of the holiday season is scheduled to take place at the iconic venue, The Fillmore Philadelphia, on December 22. For fans eager to secure their spot to Grayscale’s Annual Holiday Show, presale tickets will be available starting tomorrow, September 26, at 10 AM ET, while general ticket sales commence this Thursday, September 28, at 10 AM ET. You can snag tickets… Read more »
