Singer-songwriter NIKI DEMAR released her glamorous, romantic, unapologetically queer track and accompanying music video for “Vegas.” The neon-lit visuals brilliantly pair with the bright pop-rock love song. In the video, the singer recruited her real-life girlfriend and fellow musician Julianne Hope to “tie the knot” in the Marriage Capital of the World. Plus, the two actually did get matching playing card tattoos that appeared in the music video. “Let’s go to Vegas/Book a one-way flight/Spend all our money/Go to a chapel/Get married tonight/Let’s drink til the morning/Let the strangers stare/Kiss in the streets making the memories/That we’ll see when we… Read more »
In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30, LØLØ has covered New Found Glory‘s “Vicious Love” for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. The song originally appeared on New Found Glory‘s 2014 LP Resurrection and featured Paramore‘s Hayley Williams. The compilation will also boast The Wonder Years’ cover of Thrice’s “Deadbolt,” Point North’s cover of Avenged Sevenfold’s “Unholy Confessions,” NOAHFINNCE‘s rendition of Waterparks‘ “I Miss Having Sex But at Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore,” and Bayside‘s reworking of The Weakerthans‘ “Aside.” On Instagram, LØLØ shared, “[S]o stoked to be a part of @hopelessrecords 30th anniversary album!! when they told me about it and how we had to pick a song from their past… Read more »
Our Rioters celebrate the chaotic brilliance of Deadpool & Wolverine as well as the noir genius of Batman: Caped Crusader. Sherin also chats with Jee Young Han all about UnPrisoned season 2.
Welcome back, class of 1978; it’s time to rev up your engines! Green Day has just dropped their killer throwback video for “Corvette Summer.” “Rev up those engines, the Corvette Summer music video is here and it’s one wild ride!!” the band shares on their social platforms. “The song was named after one of our favorite cult classic movies, so it only made sense to pay homage to it with the music video. We even took things one step further and got @MarkHamill (who starred in the original) to star in our remake alongside us, @hannibalburess, and some others. We… Read more »
Following the release of “Beg For More,” In Her Own Words is offering their new punchy pop-punk single, “Story Of Us” via Thriller Records. The rousing Jayden Seeley-produced track was “cathartic to write” the band says—and yes, it’s relatable AF. Of the new track lead vocalist Joey Fleming explains, “‘Story Of Us’ is a song about feeling torn between decisions and the mental gymnastics you go through during an on-again-off-again relationship, even though you know in the back of your mind what the outcome is going to be at the end of it all.” If you are utterly obsessed with… Read more »
Today, Diva Bleach has unleashed their infectious new summer single “We Don’t Talk About It” via InVogue Records. The track arrives perfectly in line with the vibrant duo joining Sad Summer Fest tomorrow, July 20, in Chicago, IL. “This song is about going through life changes that strain relationships, and when questioned, not giving a real answer,” lead vocalist Sydney Roten shares in a press release. “Sometimes things go so wrong that it’s easier to just not talk about it.” Read more: The Linda Lindas Announce ‘No Obligation’ LP, Unveil “All In My Head” Infused with a blend of confusion,… Read more »
When you think of Barbie the last image to come to mind would still be lightyears away from an image of GWAR. Yet, the metal mercenaries say that covering Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” solo from the Barbie movie, “Just made sense.” The Barbie movie soundtrack made waves last summer, and the quintessential standout track amongst it was “I’m Just Ken” performed by Gosling. If you didn’t already know, the song is inherently rock-rooted, featuring a solo from legendary guitarist and performer Slash (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, and more). The GWAR gang built on those rock roots, amplifying them… Read more »
After surprising fans in May with two new tracks as well as the announcement of their forthcoming 10-track collection, with you in spirit, Balance And Composure has offered the latest preview of the album with the release of “Believe The Hype.” Additionally, the group has issued an official music video with the new single. Vocalist/guitarist Jon Simmons shares, “We were writing these songs for the pure reason of having an outlet and getting together with your friends, no pressure. We were longing for it, and we found it as soon as we got together. We didn’t want that train to… Read more »
Emo legends The Used and Taking Back Sunday have announced that they will co-headline a tour for the first time in over a decade this fall. The news comes as the cherry on top of the exciting second leg of Taking Back Sunday’s North American Headline tour, set to hit the road next week on July 24. The band will be playing songs from their latest album 152, an album that delivers renewed ambition from the group. Speaking of new tracks, The Used recently released a vibrant and heart-pounding new deluxe B-sides album. MEDZ was released on June 21 via… Read more »
Today the nerds report on some fun news from Australia, even though it was buried under a salacious headline! Then we report on some GOP news on the cannabis front (and only the cannabis front). We end on a fun happy and whole note–the California State Fair’s cannabis winners and on-site consumption! The nerds are forever here for you and your cannabis related needs and questions, so don’t panic! It’s organic!
