As we commemorate International Women’s Month, it is essential to recognize and appreciate women’s remarkable talent and invaluable contributions to the punk music scene. Women-led punk bands have been making waves for years, but their impact has been particularly significant in recent times, owing to their exceptional musical prowess, electrifying live performances, and inspiring lyrical messages. Women have proven that they are more than capable of holding their own in a predominantly male-dominated genre and have, in many cases, surpassed many of their male counterparts in terms of creativity, originality, and musical skill. It is high time that we give… Read more »
Oxymorrons are heading out on tour this spring, both as thrilling direct support and also as head-banging headliners. Additionally, the New York-based band has myriad festival appearances on their docket for summer 2024. The quartet is opening for Swedish heavy metal act Avatar on their Great Metal Circus Tour beginning on May 8 in Indianapolis and concluding on May 16 in Reading, PA. Then, Oxymorrons will commence their own headlining tour on May 19 in Kansas City with support from Post Profit. Of course, you can catch the Melanin Punk artist at major music fests including Download Festival, XTREMEFEST, Louder… Read more »
Pulled from their fourth studio full-length Suicide And Sunshine, Australian post-punk mainstays Trophy Eyes have issued a new video for their hopeful yet exhilarating single, “OMW.” While the video is simple in its storytelling, the striking use of color and the outdoor backdrop vividly brings the band’s punk attitude to life, fueling the energy and spirit of the track. While the group infuses “OMW” with a familiar emotional depth, the track plays on its simplicity by detailing themes of self-discovery and personal growth. A standout track on their most recent LP, “OMW” masterfully blends a pop sensibility with the raw… Read more »
It is a cute ongoing joke in the music industry that no matter who you are or how big your band is, you are destined to have at least one “come to Brazil” comment on a tour announcement post. Well, an entire roster of pop-punk bands have finally agreed to do just that, they are coming to Brazil. This line-up is so totally STACKED, it might as well be it’s own little festival. Simple Plan, The All-American Rejects and A Day To Remember are heading to Brazil this coming March for a very special string of performances. However, it doesn’t… Read more »
Paramore is back at it again. Known for teasing their fans with cryptic social media posts, the world-dominating trio is sending fans into a frenzy with their latest X and Facebook posts. The post, which includes an iPhone screen recording of the Notes app, lists three dates: September 28, October 2, and October 6. Alongside each date is a rearrangement of the words in This Is Why. Titled “Re: This Is Why,” fans wonder if Paramore is teasing a deluxe edition of their sixth studio album, which dropped earlier this year, a remix of the title track, or something completely… Read more »
Viral TikTok pop punk band, 408 has announced today that they have signed a worldwide record deal with Big Noise Music Group. The signing pairs with the exciting announcement of their upcoming single “Break Up With Your Girlfriend” produced by Andrew Wade (A Day To Remember, Neck Deep), Kyle Fishman (Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan) and Nick Bailey (Machine Gun Kelly, Trippie Redd, jxdn) out September 29. The band has dropped several teasers across TikTok and Instagram Reels that you can check out! Big Noise President Jon Cohen shared, “We’re super excited to sign 408, a true DIY band that has been grinding on their own for some… Read more »
SOFT PLAY have made their big return with a song serving as a glorious clap back to those who criticised the band for changing their name.
Following her debut Coachella performance, alt-pop starlet Ashnikko (she/they) has launched her latest effort “WEEDKILLER.” Through the release and its accompanying visual, Ashnikko takes us one step deeper into the dystopian universe that she’s created across her forthcoming, debut album, WEEDKILLER. Ashnikko’s debut full-length is available to preorder here. “WEEDKILLER” is a sonic journey defined by a variety of genres and soundscapes, showcasing Ashnikko’s versatility and unique style. The new track effortlessly blends elements from punk rock, pop, and electronic music, creating a dynamic, energetic, and catchy experience. WATCH: Royal & the Serpent Talks Baby Food and Fall Out Boy… Read more »
If there is new pop-punk music out there, we will sniff it out. This time our noses led us somewhere we didn’t expect. The Lost Bros, a brand specializing in all sorts of Disney content and merchandise, is dropping “emo pop-punk Disney” covers. They posted a teaser of Frozen’s “Love is an Open Door” with a twist. The full song is promised for this Friday and even more music in the future. The Instagram post said, “We wanted to make a song that was rooted in pop punk and emo, sounded like 2023, but at it’s core was inspired by… Read more »
Today we talk about the POC: Punks of Color exhibit in Georgia, upcoming tours, and Angelina Jolie’s humanitarian work in Yemen. POC: Punks of Color Exhibit Photographer Arvin Temkar teamed up with Punk Black in 2019 to capture pictures of people of color who are in the punk community. Now his work is being shown off in the exhibit “POC: Punks of Color”, as part of the “Georgia FENCE” project in Georgia. In an interview with WABE he said, “I had this experience for much of my life going to punk shows in the states, being one of the only… Read more »
