Ahead of his upcoming Idols double album, set to drop June 20, YUNGBLUD has unveiled “Zombie”—an open-wound ballad. Accompanied by a visually striking music video starring acclaimed British actress Florence Pugh (Midsommar, Oppenheimer, Thunderbolts*), the track marks a dramatic shift in tone from previous singles “Lovesick Lullaby” and “Hello Heaven, Hello,” both of which will also appear on the album. You can preorder and pre-save Idols here. “The song was written initially about my grandmother going through serious injury and trauma, leading her to become a different person to who she was before,” YUNGBLUD shares. “It’s about the feeling of… Read more »
Kenny Vasoli from The Starting Line and Will Pugh from Cartel were around at the same time at Warped Rewind At Sea so Fish and Patrick interviewed them at the same time!
Cartel has officially revealed that they have a new album on the way! The band’s record, Learning How To Cope, is set for release on September 18 via Field Day Records. Frontman Will Pugh says, of the record, “This music saved me. It helped me reconnect with empathy, with community and with the idea that everybody belongs. That ethos – honesty, openness, and taking care of your people – is what this record is built on. It feels different, but it still feels like Cartel.” Preceded by the releases of singles, “Oxy Moron” and “Give Or Take,” the iconic pop-punk… Read more »
Elder emos, unite! Cartel has officially unveiled their reimagined album Chroma – 2025, which celebrates 20 years of their iconic LP. Previously, the group shared reworked versions of “Honestly,” “Luckie St.,” and “Runaway.” Today, they also unveiled “Q&A,” which features special guest vocalist, Hey Monday‘s Cassadee Pope. Cartel frontman Will Pugh says, “‘Chroma’ will forever be interwoven in the DNA of this band’s legacy. This time around, it serves as a cornerstone for us to build on for everything that comes next, and we couldn’t be more grateful and excited.” Pugh adds, “Now that we’ve gotten away from some of the… Read more »
Fresh off their exciting night as a surprise guest on a Jonas Brothers show, Cartel have returned with a re-recorded version of “Runaway” from Chroma 2025, their re-recorded LP, which will arrive on September 12 via Field Day Records. Lead vocalist Will Pugh notes, “‘Runaway’ is one of the tracks that got a slightly different take. Some may not even notice but we feel like this one got brought into the present in a great way. Watch out for the ever elusive Joseph Pepper guitar solo!” Beginning in September, you can catch Cartel on the 20th anniversary Chroma tour. “It’s a privilege to still… Read more »
Jonas Brothers tour dates just keep getting more and more alternative. The band, currently on their JONAS 20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour, is bringing out surprise guests at each tour stop. On August 17 in Hershey, PA, the trio introduced none other than Cartel to the stage to perform “Say Anything (Else).” Will Pugh and Joe Jonas took on the vocals together, and yes, we’re emo about it. TBH, this might be the best marketing for Chroma 2025, their re-recorded LP, which will arrive on September 12 via Field Day Records. This isn’t the first emo mainstay who has… Read more »
On the latest episode of idobi Warped Radio, Will Pugh of Cartel reflects on the band’s journey revisiting their landmark debut, Chroma, as they re-recorded the album in full to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Pugh dives into the emotional and creative process behind bringing Chroma into the present, sharing, “We wanted to bring it all together and kind of tie all of those ends and make it something we can use to unite all of the fans and do the thing again. As well as a sort of launching pad for next year and the years after with new music… Read more »
Following the announcement of Chroma – 2025, their re-recorded album due out September 12 via Field Day Records, Cartel has unveiled a refreshed version of their breakout hit: “Honestly 2025.” “Bigger, Louder, Prouder,” frontman Will Pugh shares. “We aspired to bring the energy from our live performances to this one. After 20 years, I think we figured it out!” Listen to “Honestly 2025” below. Additionally, the band will be performing at Warped Tour in DC and Long Beach before launching into their 20 year anniversary tour in September. The band will be supported by Hunny, Landon Conrath, and Macseal. Check… Read more »
Ready to feel old today? Cartel has announced details for the release of the 20 year anniversary of their breakout record, Chroma. The album, Chroma 2025, has been re-recorded and will be released on September 12 via Field Day Records. Additionally, the band will be performing at Warped Tour in DC and Long Beach before launching into their 20 year anniversary tour in September. The band will be supported by Hunny, Landon Conrath, and Macseal. “It’s a privilege to still have the opportunity to share this with all the people who celebrate this record alongside us,” frontman Will Pugh shares.… Read more »
Let’s cut right to the chase: if you like Hit The Lights, you’re going to like vocalist Nick Thompson’s side project Thief Club. But Thompson proves that Thief Club can stand on its own with his debut record My Heavy.
