Gabe Saporta, the charismatic frontman of Cobra Starship and Midtown, has launched a brand new skincare line targeted to men called Brotege. Under the tagline “Skincare for Bros, Not Pros,” the debut product Good Boy Protection (For Bad Bros!) is an all-in-one daily moisturizer that contains SPF and retinol. The product is designed to be a simple solution to having healthy skin without all of the muss and fuss of an expert-level, multi-step skincare routine—something that has been glamorized across social media over recent years. In addition to being an easily accessible line of products, Brotege is environmentally conscious, arriving… Read more »
Someone call Seth Cohen because Chrismukkah has certainly taken over the holiday season! Midtown, the beloved New Jersey pop-punkers the scene fell in love with upon their inception in 1998, has announced their first annual Chrismukkah Spectacular show on December 21 at The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ. After an extended hiatus, the group reunited in 2022 for their Ressurection Tour as well as to support My Chemical Romance on several dates of the My Chemical Romance North American Reunion Tour in the fall of 2022. Midtown’s Chrismukkah Spectacular will see the band in their hometown tearing it up with… Read more »
Paying homage to one of the greatest singer-songwriters in history, Midtown has offered a striking rendition of Elvis Costello’s “Pump It Up.” Their latest release is the third single pulled from the group’s forthcoming EP, We’re Too Old To Write New Songs, So Here’s Some Old Songs We Didn’t Write, and follows covers of Pavement’s “Cut Your Hair” and Lagwagon’s “Know It All.” While Midtown’s cover of “Pump It Up” still maintains the essence and attitude of Costello’s high-energy, punk-rock classic, the group has amplified the single with fresh instrumentation for a more modernized sound. Midtown takes a heavier, more… Read more »
A show where Gabe Saporta of Midtown, Sean Barrett and 44Blonde came by! Hear all about the Midtown reunion and more!
Gunz Show EXCLUSIVE: Gunz speaks with Midtown after their announcement that they are back and performing shows again – including opening up for My Chemical Romance. For diehard Midtown fans, THIS is the interview you need to hear – Gunz has known the Midtown guys since before they formed the band 20 years ago. Sit back and have no fear – MIDTOWN is here!
Today we talk about Midtown’s return to the stage, the new Obi-Wan Kenobi teaser trailer, and Brent Faiyaz’s grants for Black women entrepreneurs. Midtown is Coming Back We got the answer we had all been waiting for: Midtown is going on tour! After taking to their socials to tease fans, the band announced their first shows since 2014. They will join My Chemical Romance for a few of the dates on their US tour and then headline a show in December at the Starland Ballroom in New Jersey. Frontman Gabe Soporta said, “In all seriousness, we’re super humbled and grateful… Read more »
Today we talk about Midtown’s teasers on social media, Never Have I Ever coming back for a fourth season, and the first Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit. Midtown is Teasing Us The band Midtown is driving fans crazy by seemingly teasing something on their socials. Since yesterday, there have been two Instagram posts and three tweets. The posts included things like a radio, changing the station to play different clips of their songs and a TV clicking through different music videos of theirs. This is the most the band has posted to their socials in ages and none… Read more »
After years of speculation, hints and fervor, Midtown is back.
New Jersey natives Midtown debut at number 90 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart this week with over 11,153 units sold of their debut major label release LIVING WELL IS THE BEST REVENGE (Drive-Thru/MCA Records). The band is currently touring the country opening for Face To Face and will appear on this summer’s Warped Tour. Comprised of singer/bassist Gabe Saporta, drummer Rob Hitt and guitarists Tyler Rann and Heath Saraceno, Midtown formed in the Fall of 1998 while all were freshman at Rutger’s University in New Jersey. They have since enjoyed an unexpected and exceptionally fast ascent. In February… Read more »
Until I Wake just announced their forthcoming album Renovate, due out on December 6 via Fearless Records. Excitingly, the announcement comes with the arrival of their heavy-hitting title track and its accompanying music video. “Renovate” is preceded by the August release of “Hole Hearted” and September’s “The Reverence,” which was produced by The Plot In You‘s Landon Tewers. Until I Wake says of the song, “The title track is a transition from darkness to light. It’s about finally seeing the chance to achieve the peace of mind and happiness life has to offer beyond all of the pain — a chance to rebuild and reshape… Read more »
