Columbia Records performing artist Jessica Simpson is back with Irresistible, the eagerly-awaited follow-up to her double-platinum debut Sweet Kisses. In honor of the release of her new album, Jessica will appear with labelmates Destiny’s Child on several select dates on MTV’s TRL (“Total Request Live”) tour. Irresistible will be in-stores on June 5. Leading off with a title track-produced by the Scandinavian hitmakers BAG & Arnthor (98 degree, Jennifer Lopez)-that’s truly “Irresistible,” Jessica’s new album reaffirms her place in the front ranks of contemporary pop music. Working with a group of world-class producers including Rick Wake, Rhett Lawrence, Louis Biancaniello… Read more »
senses have officially signed with Hopeless Records, and to mark the occasion, the duo—comprised of Madison Taylor at the mic and guitar with Nick Sampson on drums—has unleashed their new single, “every little thing.” “’every little thing’ is that moment of realization that someone you care about is dragging you down and doesn’t want to take responsibility,” the frontwoman shares. “It’s that person in your life that lacks any self-awareness and has every opportunity for redemption, but no matter how much you try and how badly you want to help them, they just can’t get out of their own way. … Read more »
Fall Out Boy are now streaming another track, entitled “Irresistible,” which comes off their upcoming full-length, American Beauty/American Psycho.
The unclassifiable rock band Coheed and Cambria has signed with Columbia Records, who, in conjunction with Equal Vision Records, will re-issue the group’s watershed album, In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3, on Tuesday, June 29. One of the biggest indie band breakout stories of the year, Coheed and Cambria, already legendary for delivering incandescent live performances, will be among the headliners on this year’s Vans Warped Tour. Coheed and Cambria is: Claudio Sanchez (lead vocals, guitar), Michael Todd (bass, backing vocals), Travis Stever (lead guitar, backing vocals), Josh Eppard (drums, backing vocals). Officially christened Coheed and Cambria in 2001,… Read more »
British band Depeche Mode said on Thursday the September 11 suicide hijack attacks in the United States had hardly affected European musicians and concert-goers. He contrasted this to the U.S. situation, where the music industry had slowed down. Andy Fletcher, keyboardist in the technopop band that is still going after 22 years, said Europeans had had more experience of “terrorist attacks” than Americans and as a result were able to get on with their lives more quickly. “A lot of American bands and acts have canceled because they are not really used to terrorism in their own country,” Fletcher said… Read more »
alt. is finally back with their first new offering of 2024, “Conversations That Hurt” via Resist Records and SharpTone Records. Preceded by 2023’s heavy-hitting, alt-rock debut LP ABEYANCE, the Australian act shows off their vulnerable, softer side on their latest release. “‘Conversations That Hurt’ is about the freshness of a breakup. It’s hard to move on and all you can think about is wanting them back when you know it’s not meant to be,” says vocalist Daniel Cullen-Richards. Uniquely, this track also showcases a few Aussie music legends. The track was co-written with Dream On, Dreamer’s Callan Orr and Trophy Eyes‘ John Floreani.… Read more »
Ahead of their debut album dropping next week, alt. have offered up one last delicious taster in the form of “FRIENDINTHEDARK”.
On the heels of their forthcoming album, ABEYANCE, which is set to drop on June 16 via Resist Records, the Australian five-piece alt. have returned with their brutally crushing new single, “APEP.” The new track, which follows their previously released singles “WRAITH,” “THE GREAT DEPRESSION,” and “A.D.D,” also features Void Of Vision’s frontman Jack Bergin. “APEP”’s explosive opening sequence, featuring a conquering guitar riff and powerful percussion, effortlessly creates a sense of controlled chaos emanating from the group. The new single is also accompanied by a gritty, cinematic music video further cementing the urgency and anarchy of the release. You… Read more »
2024 brought wave after wave of creative brilliance that continuously pushed the bounds of what we’ve seen, heard, and experienced before in media. From albums that soundtracked the year to music videos that felt like miniature films unfolding in front of our eyes, the last 12 months delivered fresh and exhilarating new releases that refuse to be ignored. And while you’ve seen us countdown all of the music we’ve loved and gushed over this year, there is a definitive THE best of the year. As the year winds down (peace the fuck out 2024), we’ve compiled a list celebrating the… Read more »
As the year comes to a close, and we bid “farewell” (and maybe “fuck you”) to 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate the albums that shaped the soundtrack of the last 12 months. From deeply personal indie projects to genre-defining heavy hitters, 2024 was filled with groundbreaking releases that reminded us of the power of music and, more importantly, of the alternative community. With so much incredible work to choose from, narrowing down our favorites was a daunting task. This year, the quality and variety of music made it impossible to rank our picks—every album brought… Read more »
