Life comes at you fast and music news can break even quicker. With all the announcements that happen in a single day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are hitting the road, and all the mayhem that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week we keep track of the latest in new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business, to scene staples with so much more to deliver. This week, we heard singles from a plethora… Read more »
Following the announcement of their exciting reunion as well as the 10 year anniversary performance of their full-length album Never Happy, Ever After at Slam Dunk Fest in 2025, As It Is has launched their forthcoming compilation album A Decade Uneventful: B-Sides & Rarities (2012 – 2022) with several unreleased tracks and demos. The compilation LP is slated to arrive on November 20. Arriving today, September 11, the group has released the first five tracks of the comp, including two 2017 tracks, a 2017 demo, a 2018 live demo, and a 2018 demo. Amongst the new releases, As It Is… Read more »
Slam Dunk in the UK has announced the first wave of their 2025 festival. The two-day event is slated to take place on May 24 at Hatfield Park (South) and May 25 at Leeds Temple Newsam (North). In the first wave of artists announced for the festival, the lineup includes, A Day To Remember, Neck Deep, Alkaline Trio, As It Is, Dream State, Knuckle Puck, New Found Glory, The Starting Line, The Used, and more. Slam Dunk shares across their socials, “We’re excited to share with you our first announcement of artists for Slam Dunk Festival 2025, led by A… Read more »
Happy anniversary to the one and only Stomachaches by Frank Iero. In celebration of its 10th birthday, the My Chemical Romance and L.S. Dunes guitarist released a deluxe version of the record titled XNauseousX. In tandem with the deluxe LP release, Iero also dropped a new music video for “2.5mg Just Ain’t Enough For Me.” The video is comprised of fan-sourced videos from concerts, meet and greets, and more, making it extra special. Of this celebration, Iero shares, “Release days are always special for creators. It’s a wonderful thing getting to watch the art you made in the confines of… Read more »
It may only be August, but spooky season is basically already here! To celebrate the holiday of tricks and treats, AFI is releasing their All Hallow’s E.P. on a limited-edition 10-inch vinyl for its 25th anniversary. Of the forthcoming release, AFI shared on socials, “To celebrate All Hallow’s EP turning 25 this October, we are releasing a 10” pressing in two new colors – Spectral Pink and Lantern Light. Spectral Pink is only available on @craftrecordings’ webstore.” The four-track record is set to come with a glow-in-the-dark cover and will include a coffin-shaped poster. All records will ship on or around… Read more »
No matter how much new Frank Iero music we get, it’s never quite enough—at least for this writer. Today, the New Jersey legend has announced the 10th Anniversary edition of Stomachaches, titled XNauseousX. Released on August 26, 2014, this album marked Iero’s debut as a solo artist following My Chemical Romance’s undefined hiatus. Now, its 10th-anniversary edition is set to drop on August 30. Additionally, Iero has unleashed a brand new single, “This Song Is A Curse…” “It’s pretty wild having to sit down and think about putting together a 10-year anniversary edition of a record that you originally had… Read more »
It seems like just yesterday, we were on our iPod Nanos blasting 5 Seconds Of Summer‘s “She Looks So Perfect” and dancing around to the iconic Aussie punk-rock boy band. Believe it or not the song and the band’s debut self-titled album are turning 10 years old this year. Released on June 27, 2014, 5 Seconds Of Summer boasted tracks such as “Amnesia,” “Don’t Stop,” and “Social Casualty.” The 10/10 record is getting its own anniversary merch and vinyl release to celebrate the major milestone. Read more: Magnolia Park Set Our World In Motion On “I2I” Disney Pop-Punk Cover On… Read more »
Foster The People are offering nostalgia-inducing indie bops all summer long. Today, the group shared their new single, “Take Me Back.” The band says, “This is a song about returning to innocence and feeling joy again.” “‘Cause I’m always moving forward/But a part of me is always waving back at my past life/Letting all my dreams take me downstream/And bring me that much closer to the good times/Fall in love with yourself again/Like we did when we were children,” vocalist Mark Foster sings. Check out the visuals for the funky track below. The track comes from Foster The People‘s forthcoming… Read more »
Ahead of his eagerly awaited sophomore album, When The Music Stops, jxdn stopped by the idobi Radio Studios in Los Angeles, CA, to perform the record’s titular track. A striking ballad in its original format, jxdn elevates “When The Music Stops” with his acoustic-laden performance that echoes through the studio space. Stripped down to its bare bones, the track showcases both his prowess and the raw vulnerability woven into the DNA of the release. Listen to “When The Music Stops” live from the idobi Radio Studios below. Following the arrival of When The Music Stops, slated for this Friday, June… Read more »
It’s a sad day to be a Bad Omens fan. In a statement posted to the band’s Instagram Stories today, May 23, approximately one hour at the time of publication, vocalist Noah Sebastian shared that the band has canceled their entire summer tour run. The statement begins, “I’ve been experiencing what can only be described as extreme burnout.” “While all the touring and work that we’ve put into this album cycle the last several years has been so gratifying and rewarding, it has also pushed me to the limits of my mental bandwidth. Putting my mind and body in conflict… Read more »
