As the summer draws to a close, we only have one thing on our minds: When We Were Young Fest 2023. And not just When We Were Young, but all of the music, camaraderie, and more that come with the eventful weekend. As the pop-punk-filled weekend approaches, with eagerly-anticipated performances from Green Day, blink-182, Simple Plan, and more, the festival along with Charity Bomb and Unite The United Foundation, have announced the Strange 80s benefit concert and bowling tournament. Kicking off the weekend’s events for the second year in a row on Friday, October 20 at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas,… Read more »
Better Lovers played their first ever shows, two back-to-back, in Buffalo last week. It was absolute chaos, to say the least.
In the midst of their skyrocketing success, 2023 has undeniably become the year of Daisy Grenade. Following the release of their debut video for “Got It Bad” earlier this year, consequently, the band has been making waves since the release. The industry took notice, leading to their signing with the prestigious Public Consumption and DCD2 Records, solidifying their status as rising stars. Building upon their early achievements, Daisy Grenade recently unveiled their highly anticipated Cult Classic EP, which featured their latest offerings “Got It Bad” and “Riot.” The EP showcased their versatility and evolution as artists, featuring a diverse range… Read more »
The Riot grrrl movement began in the early 1990’s at the forefront of feminism, punk music, and political commentary. It was a genre built out of anger, frustration, and rage entirely crafted by badass women. These women aimed to express emotions considered acceptable for male songwriters at the time, but far less common for women. Growing out of the Pacific Northwest but quickly spreading across the country, acts like Bikini Kill and Sleater-Kinney paved the way for many bands to come in the future. Speaking on topics like sexual assault, domestic abuse, anarchism, and female empowerment, the movement was much… Read more »
Tyson Ritter continues to be one of the scene’s busiest people with the release of a solo track and a track with his project Sharpton Mann.
Boys Like Girls are once again dazzling their fans with their new single, “Language.” Released via Fearless Records, the track is an 80s-infused pop-rock banger about the power of non-verbal communication. Whether it’s a simple hug or a playful smile, the song invites its fans to think about the ways they express themselves and their longings without words. Martin Johnson explains the inspiration behind “Language” in a press release. “According to Google, there are around 6,500 languages in the world,” he begins. “I took French, Spanish, and Latin in school, but can barely get through asking where the toilet is… Read more »
Trophy Eyes have gifted us one more song before the release of their new album ‘Suicide and Sunshine’, and it’s a gritty look at the class divide.
Slam Dunk returned for another year, and proved once again why it is such a vital part of alternative culture in the UK.
The Los Angeles alt-pop duo, dreamfone have released a brand new track today. “talk to you” is an extremely catchy tune, bathed in glittery guitars and glossy vocals. The chorus is definitely the kind to get stuck in your head after just one listen. The narrative is introspective, reminiscent of a time when two people were closer than they are now. It shows the longing for a bond that doesn’t exist anymore the same way it once did. With the lyrics, “I just wanna talk to you like we used to / I don’t know why we’re not cool /… Read more »
