A fan-favorite Spanish Love Songs track just got the acoustic treatment. From August 2023’s No Joy, the band stripped back “Clean-Up Crew,” releasing it on September 5 via Pure Noise Records. Previously, the band transformed No Joy song “Haunted” into a folksy, earnest, acoustic dream. Even though Spanish Love Songs made an acoustic version of “Clean-Up Crew,” they still noted on social media, “Don’t worry you can still dance to it.” Check out the “Clean-Up Crew” acoustic rendition below. Beginning on September 11, you can catch Spanish Love Songs on tour supporting Alkaline Trio alongside SLOMOSA. Check out the full… Read more »
Following the release of her latest single “poser” last month, LØLØ has returned with a mesmerizing acoustic rendition of Green Day’s “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams.” The track appeared on the trio’s iconic American Idiot album. Marking the group’s seventh record released in September 2004, it spawned several GRAMMY nominations and won the award for Best Rock Album. “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” won the award for Record of the Year. The cover arrives as a part of the Recording Academy/GRAMMYs Reimagined Series on YouTube. The series is designed to give emerging artists a chance to showcase a song and/or artist that… Read more »
Lil Lotus releases an acoustic version of “blame me for everything,” and taps MOD SUN for guest vocals. The reimagined track comes from his upcoming album, Nosebleeder (Deluxe), which arrives on March 22 via Epitaph Records. This will extend his 2023 sophomore LP and include five stripped-down songs. The emo rapper is known for energetic, provocative lyrics in his music. Partnered with booming beats and roaring guitars, it’s in-your-face and abrasive in a good way. This pivot to something softer somberizes the message, imbuing it with an almost defeated tone. “Sometimes your love is a loaded gun/You can blame me… Read more »
Dayseeker is stripping down their sound on their upcoming acoustic album, Replica. With the album announcement, they also dropped a reimagined version of“Burial Plot” featuring Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo. The track, which initially appeared on the group’s 2019 full-length Sleeptalk, incorporates a handy-dandy guitar and elevates itself through other vocal additions. Partnering with two powerhouse vocalists like Shomo and Dayseeker’s Rory Rodriguez, generates an evocative sound that makes this reimagined rendition stand out above the group’s original version of the track. The reverberation in play with the vocals creates an atmosphere for the listener that assists with impacting the message… Read more »
Hawthorne Heights’ hearts aren’t always in Ohio. The emo act announced the Behind The Tears Tour to celebrate 20 years of their first album, The Silence In Black And White. Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 9 at 10 AM local time. The spring run isn’t going to be the usual show set-up, though. Instead of the loud reverb of electric guitars, it’s getting traded in for a subdued acoustic tone. The flyer for it says it’ll be “An emotional musical journey designed to peel back the years and tears.” Their first LP, which boasts their single, “Niki FM,”… Read more »
Acting as the fourth single following “Lesser Gods,” “Seeker (Stretch The Night),” and “In The House Of Leaves,” “Gaps In The Armoire” arrives through an array of intricately plucked acoustic strings. The single, along with its predecessors, will be featured on Ghost Atlas’ forthcoming full-length album, Dust Of The Human Shape. This album marks a significant milestone for vocalist/guitarist Jesse Cash, as it represents his debut major label endeavor with Ghost Atlas, scheduled for release via UNFD on January 26. Read more: Mayday Parade Unveils “Jamie All Over (lofi)” From Lofi EP Branching in a significantly different direction from the… Read more »
As per usual, The Maine has been more than generous to fans, offering amazing collabs, dropping an incredible ninth record, and sharing new acoustic renditions of their singles. After teasing a snippet of the track earlier this week, the group finally shared a stripped-down version of the dance-inducing, pop-laced banger “blame,” resulting in a haunting, heartfelt performance. Frontman John O’Callaghan’s vocals absolutely shine on this somber rendition, departing from the glitzy disco aesthetics and sounds of its original counterpart. Frankly, be prepared to sob. Listen to The Maine’s acoustic reinterpretation of “blame” below. In a recent Instagram clip, listeners can… Read more »
While fans have been eagerly anticipating new music from The Plot In You, the group has unveiled a masterfully constructed acoustic rendition of their latest single, “Left Behind,” which dropped earlier this year. “Left Behind” stands as The Plot In You‘s heaviest release to date, boasting powerful breakdowns that punctuate the track while giving room for Landon Tewers‘ impressive vocal range and flexibility to shine. The original version showcases the band’s prowess in delivering a fierce and aggressive sound that unapologetically encompasses all of the listener’s senses. Read more: The Maine Share Beautiful Cover Of Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” In… Read more »
Following the release of their enthralling 2022 debut full-length Spiritual Ascension, Cherie Amour has returned with their touching acoustic rendition of “Love’s Not Your Thing.” Lyrically, “Love’s Not Your Thing” is a deeply personal and introspective track that explores the challenges of love and relationships. The acoustic version emphasizes the emotional weight of the lyrics with vocalist Trey Miller‘s delivery exuding honesty and relatability, which aim to convey a sense of vulnerability and self-reflection. The stripped-down arrangement allows Miller’s vocals to take center stage, delivering a captivating and heartfelt performance that captures the same lightning-in-a-bottle feeling as the original. Read… Read more »
Youth Fountain has stripped things right back for a new EP, delivering acoustic music at its most vulnerable and raw.
