Michigan emo trio saturdays at your place are ushering in their next era with “waste away,” the first glimpse of their upcoming sophomore album, these things happen. The 10-track release—arriving September 12—follows their 2021 debut something worth celebrating, and their 2023 breakout EP always cloudy. You can preorder the album via Wax Bodega here. Arriving with an accompanying music video directed by Michael Herrick and Hot Mulligan frontman Tades Sanville, the band noodles over the sentiment “I wanna waste away ‘til I’m nothing but a memory.” Watch the official music video below. saturdays at your place will be supporting the… Read more »
Chase Petra has finally revealed their sophomore album, Lullabies For Dogs via Wax Bodega. Featuring singles “A Bug’s Life,” Centrifugal Force,” and “Have Faith, Horatio,” this indie-rock band has proved that they did not come to play on this new record. The band says on Instagram, “I’m feeling a little lost for words when it comes to this release. That’s pretty rare too, I’ve got a lot to say. My proof is the songs themselves.” They continue, “Thank you for letting Chase Petra be a part of our lives. Thank you for taking care of us. Thank you for believing… Read more »
Believe it or not, Free Throw is celebrating 10 years of Those Days Are Gone, and to commemorate the occasion, they dropped a new edition of the iconic emo record. It features the likes of Tades Sanville (Hot Mulligan), Nathan Hardy (Microwave), Pat Miranda (Movements), Christine Goodwyne (Pool Kids), and Yvette Young (Covet). You can order your copy of Those Days Are Gone 10 Year Anniversary Edition via Wax Bodega now. In an Instagram post, the band shares, “Ten years. If you would have asked us ten years ago what Free Throw, as a band, would be… we would have… Read more »
Chase Petra is gearing up to release their new album Lullabies For Dogs, which is due out on March 7 via Wax Bodega. Today, the group shared a sliver of what’s to come with “A Bug’s Life,” which is preceded by the single “Centrifugal Force.” The quirky, twangy track is delightful and perfectly full of rage. Chase Petra’s upcoming sophomore full-length isn’t just a want, it’s a true necessity for some musical catharsis. The band notes, “‘A Bug’s Life’ is about not being the bigger person. It is about the moments in which violence could be the answer. It’s about… Read more »
Following the major announcement of holiday festivals Ho Ho Hot Mulligan earlier this week, Hot Mulligan has officially dropped their Warmer Weather EP via Wax Bodega Records. Additionally, they shared “Fly Move (The Whole Time)” and its accompanying music video. Previously, the band launched their singles “Stickers Of Brian” and “End Eric Sparrow And The Life Of Him.” Of the lyrics for “Fly Move (The Whole Time),” vocalist Tades Sanville shares, “I’ve been toeing the line between antisocial and agoraphobia. I’ve spent the better part of a year being as insulated and still as possible. When I’m home alone and all… Read more »
Following the release of their chaotic single “Stickers Of Brian,” which arrived via Wax Bodega Records earlier this year, Hot Mulligan has issued their latest offering, “End Eric Sparrow And The Life Of Him,” along with an accompanying music video. Clocking in at just shy of 3 minutes, “End Eric Sparrow And The Life Of Him” shares the intensity and brevity of “Stickers Of Brian.” The track’s foundation opens with a groovy guitar riff that sets the stage for the building frustration conveyed through both the vocal delivery and the increasingly urgent instrumentation. As the song progresses, the layered vocals… Read more »
As Carly Cosgrove prepares for the release of their forthcoming full-length album, The Cleanest Of Houses Are Empty, which will arrive via Wax Bodega on June 14, the Philadelphia natives has unveiled their new single, “Fluff My Pillow.” Singer/guitarist Lucas Naylor shares, “‘Fluff My Pillow’ puts a spin on lethargy by portraying it in an enticing way.” Opening through a gentle yet steady array of guitar strums and muted drums, “Fluff My Pillow” quickly transforms into a pop-punk rallying cry of romanticization. The track continues to grow with fervor and becomes a sonic assault of vocal coos. Check out “Fluff… Read more »
In anticipation of their forthcoming full-length album Gangster Of Love, which will arrive on May 31 via Wax Bodega, Super American has announced a North American fall headline tour. The tour, presented by Emo Nite Brooklyn, is scheduled to kick off on August 1 in Toronto, ON, and run for 34 shows, with support from Sydney Sprague and Summerbruise. Sharing their excitement for the upcoming tour, the band writes in an Instagram caption, “we could not be more excited to take a lap around the track this aug/sept to celebrate Gangster of Love with our friends @sydneysprague + @summerbruise69 presented… Read more »
Hot Mulligan never stops making GREAT music. Well, that’s how it feels anyway with their new song, “Stickers Of Brian,” out via Wax Bodega Records. The dynamic track explores breaking the generational cycle of modern-day monotony, which the Michigan act is an expert at. A music video accompanies the release and is filled with absolute chaos in the workplace. It features male characters kissing everyone in a boardroom that starts to involve everyone in the vicinity. Vocalist Tades Sanville’s screams carry on behind this unraveling scene with lyrics, “Budgeting how long you’ll be alive/Why talk about it/If I’ve gotta hear… Read more »
Bands covering other bands! Emo act Ben Quad has covered their label and tourmates Arm’s Length’s song, “In Loving Memory,” via Wax Bodega. The act repurposes the original song into a faster rendition, with a concoction of modern pop-punk that’s infused with original emo riffs. Needless to say, listening to both side-by-side, changes the game. “We wanted to challenge ourselves and try to make the song our own by adding our own style of riffs and vocal melodies but make it distinctive,” says frontman Sam Wegrzynski about why they chose to cover this particular track. He explains that it has… Read more »
