Don’t underestimate teenage bands: they’re unstoppable. Their drive, ambition, and carefree attitudes toward life and the world around them don’t make them naive; these traits just make them better at tapping into their vulnerable sides. Whether this means sadness, rage, or cautious contentment, the three members of the punk trio HotWax are proving this to be true with their latest single, “Phone Machine.” Mixing distorted guitars with Bikini Kill-esque vocal melodies, “Phone Machine” is a refreshing new take on the ‘90s feminist punk sound. The music video holds the same DIY attitude, showcasing the members of HotWax performing the track… Read more »
Just a few months after their EP, If You Were A Stranger, Homes at Night has a brand new single for us. “Texaco” is dreamy and heartfelt. The duo perfects the art of storytelling, with “Texaco” being no exception. If you’ve ever felt the pain of being addicted to the wrong person, and trying to cut them off, you’ll connect to this song instantly. Hank Compton got personal saying, “I wrote this song from the perspective of an unhealthy relationship that emphasized my addiction, which is somewhat biographical. The production needed to sound like a release or detachment, hence the… Read more »
HotWax are a raw punk powerhouse taking over the underground alternative scene all across the UK. Comprised of three eighteen year-olds, barely out of high school, their craft of post-punk grunge anthems is quite the impressive feat. Today they have announced the release of a brand new EP A Thousand Times out May 19th via Marathon Artists. The trio has also dropped the title track and accompanying music video. Vocalist Tallulah Sim-Savage shares “The EP is a homage to mine and Lola’s relationship growing up together and the arguments we’d have a thousand times. The EP includes themes of guilt,… Read more »
Much like the moon, Billie Holiday is reflected in every phase, from waning to full, with all the light and star flecked darkness in between.
