After announcing their forthcoming third studio album, The Crucible Of Life, earlier this week, The Home Team have launched a double feature music video for their new singles “Roommates” and “Overtime.” “‘Roommates’ and ‘Overtime’ are two sides of the same coin,” vocalist Brian Butcher shares. “I’m not super into astrology, but I do admit that I identify pretty heavily with the descriptions of my sign of Gemini in that I flip flop between two sides of myself. These songs are a conversation between those two sides. ‘Roommates’ is from the perspective of a driven, organized and motivated side of me,… Read more »
Just days away from the release of their highly anticipated, independently issued EP, SH!T YEAH, dropping this Friday, April 5, Between You & Me has unveiled the final preview of their forthcoming, 6-track collection. “Kill My Vibe,” the group’s latest offering, is an infectious, dance-worthy collaboration that features Chicago pop-punkers Knuckle Puck. Of the new collaborative track, the band shared on X/Twitter, “I literally grew up listening to Knuckle Puck. Band shaped a lot of our earlier music and in 2024 we released a fkn song together. That shit is really cool man.” With a striking opening line that demands… Read more »
Following the excitement they generated earlier this month with their massive tour announcement this spring, Microwave has returned with their electrifying, anthemic new single, “Bored Of Being Sad.” The new release arrives alongside an accompanying music video and the announcement of their fourth studio album, Let’s Start Degeneracy, which is slated to drop on April 26. “Bored Of Being Sad” sees Microwave at their best—having sharpened their prowess and vocalist/guitarist Nathan Hardy has honed his songwriting with a raw honesty. The chorus emerges as a rallying cry against romanticized sadness, with Hardy belting, “And I’m so bored of being sad/It’s… Read more »
As A24 Music kicks off their Talking Heads tribute album, Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense, Paramore has unveiled their cover of “Burning Down The House.” This tribute album, an homage to the Talking Heads’ legacy, shares its namesake with Jonathan Demme’s concert film and the accompanying 1984 album, both capturing the allure of the band’s live performances at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre over four nights in the winter of 1983. Paramore’s cover is just the first glimpse into the talent featured on Everyone’s Getting Involved. The tribute album boasts contributions from the likes of Blondshell,… Read more »
Marking the end of an era, Issues held their final show on January 28, which was one of two back-to-back performances in Atlanta, GA. Throughout this farewell tour run, Brian Butcher of The Home Team has assumed vocal responsibilities alongside the steadfast trio of Skyler Acord, Josh Manuel, and AJ Rebollo. However, during the January 27 show in Atlanta, GA, fans were treated to a monumental moment in the band’s sendoff. Michael Bohn, one of the band’s original lead vocalists who parted ways in 2018, took to the stage alongside the three remaining members to deliver a bone-crushing performance of… Read more »
With their farewell shows underway, the remaining three members of Issues—Skyler Acord, Josh Manuel, and AJ Rebollo—joined by The Home Team’s vocalist, Brian Butcher, have been delivering a cathartic adieu to their dedicated fanbase for all of the support they’ve shown the storied group throughout their careers. Following years of silence due to their former vocalist’s swift exit from the band in 2020, the only fitting and proper conclusion for Issues was to take one last bow before closing this chapter of their lives. The group opted for a series of final performances that have undoubtedly echoed with a bang… Read more »
A show where Issues stopped by and did an interview as the 4 of them for the only time plus Aaron Raus of The Fam called in!
On the verge of their farewell shows and their impending official split, Issues have surprise dropped a new single, “Since I Lost You.” Bassist Skyler Acord takes on vocal duties across the new single, delivering a groovy, metal-infused track that complements his R&B style. While the group may be bidding their fans farewell, they certainly have not left them empty-handed. This track serves as an open love letter to their fans as well as a parting gift. Towards the close of 2023, the group, now consisting of the three remaining members—Adrian “AJ” Rebollo, Skyler Acord, and Josh Manuel— released their… Read more »
Issues have announced the support for their farewell shows in Chicago. The metalcore act kicks off the New Year by giving a proper goodbye to their fans with a six-stop stint. For the Chicago shows, metal act Oceano and soul-punkers Nightlife will join them on stage. In California, the Anaheim and Los Angeles shows will feature Volumes and Sayak Das as openers. Read more: Machine Gun Kelly Shares Unreleased New Track At Intimate Hometown Shows The Death of Issues run will also bring The Home Team vocalist, Brian Butcher, as their singer. In 2020, the band swiftly removed their lead… Read more »
Following the massive success of pop sensation Maggie Lindemann‘s debut studio album, SUCKERPUNCH, which she launched in September 2022, Lindemann is closing out her debut era. In finalizing this chapter of her career, Lindemann has issued SUCKERPUNCH (Deluxe) edition and a worldwide concert film documenting the journey of her first full-length album release. The upgraded deluxe edition of her album features the 15 original tracks and 5 new tracks of her live recordings at her sold-out show at Irving Plaza in New York City. Check out the full tracklisting and listen to Lindemann’s SUCKERPUNCH (Deluxe) below. SUCKERPUNCH (Deluxe) Tracklisting: 1. … Read more »
