Origami Angel reinvent themselves once again with an ode to a shitty summer vacation in “Thank You, New Jersey” via Counter Intuitive Records. The DC two-piece are constantly transforming. Last fall the duo released two EPs spanning across entirely different soundscapes, showing their versatility in song writing. With the acoustic re:turn, and hardcore DEPART, this new track snuggles right into the middle. It showcases the bands ability to highlight all the most coveted pieces of creating a good alternative rock song. The song is coated in the technical aspects of math rock, the confined chaos of hardcore, all while nodding… Read more »
Hardcore three-piece Drain have released their boisterous cover of the Descendents’ 1985 single “Good Good Things” via Epitaph Records. The classic punk-rock track which assisted in launching the Descendents into fame was featured on their sophomore album I Don’t Want to Grow Up. Drain’s rendition of “Good Good Things” captures a similar essence as the Descendents’ version, albeit with a more modern punk twist that showcases vocalist Sammy Ciaramitaro’s melodic prowess. The group’s cover will also be featured on their forthcoming full-length album Living Proof which is expected to drop via Epitaph on May 5. You can preorder the record… Read more »
Paramore are out and about right now, bringing their new album This Is Why to the world. From supporting Taylor Swift in Glendale to making their way across South America, they are having the time of their lives. And that joy has been bottled via a live video bringing together footage from their trip across the southern continent. Performing This Is Why highlight “You First” in everywhere from Sao Paulo to Brazil to Columbia, the video shows off a band functioning at the height of its powers, with the energy and enthusiasm of a collective out on tour for the… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the Black Lives Matter protests and the response to it—both good and racist.
Your day just got so much better ’cause PVRIS are about to drop a whole lot of new music goodness.
One of the most anticipated pop-punk releases of 2015 has arrived. Around The World And Back, Albany pop-punk frontrunners State Champs’ sophomore full-length record, is finally available to stream. A little over two years ago to this day, the five-piece released their debut studio album, entitled The Finer Things, via Pure Noise Records. This record served as the band’s first Billboard-charting album, and has been very well received across the globe — transcending their musical careers into having toured with some of the industry’s biggest names like All Time Low and 5 Seconds Of Summer. You can listen to Around… Read more »
Electronic duo The Spacies take their music to new heights—literally. For their newest single “Infinity,” the band went to the top of a mountain to record vocals and film the video.
Refused are back for a second reunion, including an upcoming summer tour and the release of the band’s first album in 17 years. ‘Freedom’ will release June 30th through Epitaph records. Stream the new single “Elektra” now.
Yellowcard have announced their spring tour, featuring support from Finch, One OK Rock, and The Downtown Fiction. The tour kicks off April 6th and runs through early May, with an additional date in Hawaii with Mayday Parade.
We’re excited to bring you a brand new video from Definitely A First! “Colorblind” is from the band’s debut full-length, Colorblind, to be released June 17th on Immenince Records.
