Grab your birthday candles and cakes because it’s time to celebrate some of our favorite musically inclined Tauruses and Geminis. That’s right! May has finally arrived and with it, time to celebrate our beloved vocalists and instrumentalists throughout the rock, pop-punk, and metal scene. From Green Day‘s Mike Dirnt to queen Stevie Nicks, these May rockstar birthdays are worth adding to your calendar. Read more: 45 Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This May Mike Dirnt — May 4 Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt just brought the house down at the band’s headlining Coachella this spring and is celebrating the big 5-3… Read more »
Ahead of their forthcoming full-length album, I Want To Disappear, The Story So Far has released their punchy new single, “All This Time.” This release arrives as the third single following the release of “Big Blind” and “Letterman.” As the album’s opener, the track bursts forth with a fervent array of instrumentation. Front and center is vocalist Parker Cannon, whose commanding delivery serves as the perfect introduction to the album. Check out “All This Time” below. Drummer Ryan Torf shares of the album in a press release, “We kind of grew out of our 20s between this record and last.… Read more »
Hungover is on the verge of the arrival of their eagerly-awaited sophomore album, When It Touches The Heart, Everything Resolves. The 11-track collection follows 2018’s acclaimed major label debut, Wilt. Across the new album, the three-piece unit emerges through a whirlwind of anthemic tracks, including their three previously released singles “Out Of Body,” “Shake It Off,” and “Reunion.” “When It Touches the Heart, Everything Resolves evolves the pop-forward rock sound we developed on WILT by exploring new sonic textures that call back to the artists that have informed us,” vocalist Marc Cortes shares of the three-piece’s new release. “You can… Read more »
Calling all devoted fans of The Story So Far, the moment you’ve been eagerly awaiting has arrived! Following a hiatus since 2018’s full-length Proper Dose release, the quartet makes an exultant return with their latest gem, “Big Blind,” via Pure Noise Records. From the opening notes, the unmistakable pop-punk prowess that defines The Story So Far takes center stage on “Big Blind.” This resounding track radiates a sense of familiarity while infusing it with newfound vitality. The interplay of instruments and the emotive vocals of Parker Cannon echo the very essence of the band’s trademark sound, presenting a captivating fusion… Read more »
The Story So Far are leaders in this genre, and for good reason, as they consistently put out solid albums with this one being no exception.
Packed with colossal hooks and melodies, State Champs’ debut album The Finer Things stands out as one of the best pop punk releases this year and raises the bar sky high for the genre.
We Came As Romans’ new album Tracing Back Roots contains a lot of what their previous fans loved as well as a few surprises thrown in. While the album feels a bit stale at points, altogether it proves to be cohesive, uplifting, and appealing.
What You Don’t See is one of the most anticipated records of 2013, yet fans have no reason to fear a sophomore slump. The Story So Far have returned with another album full of energetic, aggressive songs while still managing to demonstrate growth in their sound.
