Brooklyn’s premier punk duo THICK is back with an all-too-relatable track, “Mother” via Epitaph Records. And no—it’s not something to play for your mom this Mother’s Day. Preceded by the devastating “Father,” the new single has a lot to say about romantic relationship dynamics. “’Mother’ is a shoutout to all the caretakers in relationships who are sick and tired of falling into that role. It’s an easy trap to fall into. You start a relationship with love and care, then start to carry the burden of your partner’s wounds, becoming the parental figure, and wanting to heal them more than… Read more »
Paramore is kicking off March with a brand-new video for their This Is Why track “Thick Skull.” The breezy, indie song’s visuals continue the story first started on “This Is Why.” At the end of the initial video, Hayley Williams is seen smearing red lipstick all over her face and staring at herself in the mirror. The “Thick Skull” music video opens up in the same setting as Williams solemnly sings, “I am a magnet for broken pieces/I am attracted to broken people.” Similar to “This Is Why,” this video is also directed by none other than Turnstile‘s lead vocalist… Read more »
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Epitaph Records trio, THICK have announced new tour dates this summer running from early June through July. The tour will kick off on June 8th in Portsmouth, NH and wrap up on July 22nd in New York, NY. The Brooklyn-based band will bring Crooked Teeth, Bad Waitress, Grumpster and TVOD along for support on select dates. Last August, THICK released their newest full-length album, Happy Now, boasting grunge-punk filled tracks such as “Loser“, “Happiness“, and “Tell Myself“. If you want to catch this sick line-up live, the tickets are on sale now! Check out the dates below and grab yours… Read more »
With day jobs as lucrative and busy as Hollywood demands, it’s a wonder that Michael and Kevin Bacon have time to create music together at all. But what becomes clear when speaking to The Bacon Brothers, is that family has always come first.
Be a hero with the inspiring new video for Thick As Thieves’ “Hero”! Watch along as it depicts real life heroes who are working to make the world a better place through organizations like TWLOHA, Kind Campaign and Semper Fi Fund. “Hero” is taken from the band’s recent release, Love Me Blind.
K.Flay‘s iconic debut studio album Life As A Dog is turning 10 years old on June 10. The groundbreaking album combined gritty alternative sonics and euphoria-inducing hip-hop beats, and features heavy-hitting tracks “Can’t Sleep” and “Make Me Fade.” In celebration of this amazing birthday, the artist is hosting a special tenth-anniversary party. K.Flay is set to have an acoustic performance, vinyl signing, album listening session, and vintage merch raffle on June 9 at Permanent Records Roadhouse. The event begins at 6 PM PT and is open for those 21 and over. Plus, each ticket comes with an exclusive anniversary edition… Read more »
As Letdown. mastermind Blake Coddington prepares to kick off festival season at the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, the alternative, post-emo act has unveiled their latest single, “Raincoat.” As the song unfolds, it opens with a steady drum beat and gentle guitar plucks, setting the stage for Coddington’s signature vocal delivery. With each note, his voice rises, carrying the listener into the heart of the anthemic chorus. There, Coddington’s explosive and commanding vocals propel to the forefront, bursting through thick layers of sound with undeniable power and emotion. The continued pulsating instrumentation serves as a stunning, intense backdrop to Coddington’s… Read more »
Spotify is chock-full of good alternative playlists, ranging from The New Alt and ALT NOW all the way to Feel-Good Indie Rock and Walk Like Badass. Now, the streaming platform is introducing a new rock playlist entitled MARROW. Showing off how “rock never dies,” Spotify has unleashed an entire trailer with big industry names to showcase the new playlist. You can see cameos from The Beaches, Destroy Boys, and KennyHoopla, all of which appear on the playlist. The trailer takes place in a police station as detectives try to find “the killer” of rock, but come up empty-handed, obviously. Rock… Read more »
It has been quite a few years of ups and downs for Games We Play. His debut record, Life’s Going Great, released via Fueled By Ramen/DCD2 Records, focuses on what we lose when we follow our dreams. Shining the spotlight on insecurity, burn-out, and a broken marriage, Emmyn Calleiro, the mastermind behind the project, writes about the side of success that is rarely discussed but often felt immensely. His lyrics are unapologetically honest, cutting straight to the substance of everything that has happened in the last 12 months. But rather than wallowing, Games We Play turns his pain into self-deprecating… Read more »
