poptropiaslutz! is gearing up to release their new pop and rap-infused record the new 925 on March 28 via Epitaph Records. Ahead of the drop, the group released a music video for their new track “it boy” (featuring kodeblooded and aldrch), which is preceded by “mdma keeps the doctor away” and “tryna get that kate moss 2025.” The duo explains of the track, “Everyone wants to feel like ‘it,’ but a lot of people are afraid to come across as braggadocious or obnoxious. We think that’s stupid because if you don’t believe it, no one else will.” They continue, “We… Read more »
poptropicaslutz! is ready to take 2025 by storm. On January 15, the duo announced that their forthcoming record the new 925 is arriving on March 28 via Epitaph Records. Previously, the group shared their trippy music video for the single, “mdma keeps the doctor away.” Now, they’re dropping another taste of what’s to come with the track “tryna get that kate moss 2025.” The band notes of the song, “While trying to convince yourself that you’re letting go of the need for external validation, at the same time, you’re pining for it. Basically saying “I’m doing this for me, but… Read more »
Following the release of Face For The Radio/Voice For A Silent Film (Deluxe) in May, poptropicaslutz! is entering a refreshing new era for the year ahead with “mdma keeps the doctor away” via Epitaph Records. Duo Nick Crawford and Christian Cicilia are constantly reinventing their sound, not to be boxed into the indie, rap, electronic, etc. genres. On the new track, poptropicaslutz! plays with enticing elements of futuristic hyperpop, trippy synth tones, and beyond. It’s fair to say we are excited to see what the band has in store as they always keep us on our sonic toes. The band… Read more »
If you want to relive your MySpace era, poptropicaslutz! is the duo for you. Blending their passion for early 2000s emo, SoundCloud rap, and the stylistic autotune of Hellogoodbye, Christian Cicilia and Nick Crawford are back at it again with their new single, “True Colors.” Marking the third single off of their upcoming debut album Face For The Radio, poptropicaslutz! highlights their sonic maturity through textured production and suave lyrics. Possessing the charm and sexiness of 2010s bands like The Cab, “True Colors” shows off what the duo does best: writing complex and dynamic pop songs best visualized as colorful… Read more »
Alt-pop duo, poptropicaslutz! are back again with another heater of a track. “Upside Down” comes as the second single from their upcoming debut album Face For The Radio due out October 5th via Epitaph Records. Following “What Would You Do To Get Ahead(line)?“, the new track is a little more digestible to a larger audience. It has an incredibly catchy chorus, something poptropicaslutz! is iconic for. They teamed up with merging hip-hop artist, PmBata to feature on the track. Courtney Ballard and KodeBlooded collaborated on the production of the new single. Speaking on the new track and their upcoming album,… Read more »
A band formed during the pandemic, poptropicaslutz! came onto the scene fast and hard. Quick after their inception, the duo signed to Epitaph Records in the summer of 2020 and began releasing music at a rapid rate. poptropicaslutz! is a genre-surfing hyperpunk band at their core, but both draw considerable inspiration from a variety of genres and decades. They showcase their glitched-out, auto-tuned melodies with the feel of 2010’s SoundCloud Rap, Myspace era indie pop and over-produced alternative rock. Today the group has announced a lengthy US tour with support from Chloe Lilac, Sophie Powers and DJ aldrch. The tour… Read more »
Just because we’re entering the winter holiday season doesn’t mean you can’t keep the spirit of Halloween alive. Magnolia Park is continuing on with their spooky vibes with the release of their “Fell In Love On Halloween” music video via Epitaph Records. The bittersweet music video perfectly complements the acoustic emo track, which draws parallels between The Nightmare Before Christmas‘ Jack and Sally with the song’s protagonists. “I was dressed up like Jack/Should’ve known this won’t last/Every good thing comes and goes, at least I took my chance,” frontman Joshua Roberts sings. Check out the full “Fell In Love On… Read more »
The horror genre has certainly made a mainstream comeback in recent years with the box office success of films like Hereditary, Nope, A Quiet Place, and M3GAN. A genre that ebbs and flows in popularity with the public, dominating decade’s like the 70’s and 80’s but falling short in the 90’s and early 2000’s, we are lucky to see it widely favored again. In the last five years or so, we have seen many new films hit theatres that are extremely unique and break through the mold of common horror expectations like Barbarian or X. We have also seen a… Read more »
It’s officially Halloween weekend, and you know what that means: scary movies, last-minute trips to the costume shop, and eating your way through all of the trick-or-treat candy. Lucky for us, this weekend also means new music from Magnolia Park, who just released their sophomore record, Halloween Mixtape II. Taking inspiration from the season’s spooky imagery, the alt-rock powerhouse explores the heavier aspects of their sound while weaving in pop, hip-hop, and theatre-emo musical stylings through Halloween Mixtape II. Yet, the diversity of Magnolia Park’s sound never feels disjointed or disingenuous. It’s heavy and dark while maintaining the band’s signature… Read more »
This past weekend’s When We Were Young Fest sizzled under the scorching sun in Las Vegas, NV, as it kicked off on Saturday, October 21, and emerged as the ultimate pop-punk playground for fans of all generations. In contrast to last year’s weather-related cancellation on the first day, this year’s festival ran seamlessly, cementing its place in the annals of pop-punk history as a spirited showcase of pop-punk prowess. Read more: Green Day Announces New Album ‘Saviors,’ Releases New Single Featuring a riveting lineup that ranged from rising stars such as Beach Bunny, KennyHoopla, and Jean Dawson to seasoned pop-punk… Read more »
