No Doubt began as a good-time ska-party band, full of California sunshine. But in the last few years, that’s been obscured by smog: bruised egos within the band, gloomy lyrics and weak record sales for last year’s Return of Saturn. The bad times are all gone on their upcoming album, Rock Steady, reports singer Gwen Stefani. “We’re not taking ourselves so seriously,” she says. “It’s like, get over it. We’re a fucking band and we’re really lucky to be doing what we do.” Rock Steady, out December 18th, is a sweet pop confection, made with arrays of keyboards, a dance-floor… Read more »
Grammy-winning artist Christina Aguilera and Emmy Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits will co-host the 2nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards telecast. Grammy-winning artist Marc Anthony will perform, and Destiny’s Child will perform with the previously announced Alejandro Sanz, it was announced today by Michael Greene, President/CEO of the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy. The show will originate from the Forum in Los Angeles on September 11 and be broadcast on the CBS Television Network from 9-11 p.m. (EDT/PDT). Additional performers and presenters will be announced shortly. Named Best New Artist at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards for her self-titled debut… Read more »
‘N Sync premiered ‘BIGGER THAN LIVE’, the giant screen version of the group’s ‘No Strings Attached’ tour at the IMAX theatre at LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTRE yesterday (March 30). The group arrived with a fleet of limousines and heavy security presence, and faced a barrage of media attention as they walked the 200-metre red carpet outside the cinema. Christopher Alan Kirkpatrick quipped: “I see they have a lot of popcorn around. I really want nachos. Can I get nachos?” Justin Timberlake said: “This is a way for all our fans to experience the front row experience.” He declined to… Read more »
Following the release of “M” in August, Soccer Mommy is back with her new track, “Driver” from her forthcoming LP Evergreen due out on October 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. Additionally, the dazzling indie artist announced international tour dates spanning from this fall into spring 2025. Of the new track and accompanying music video, Soccer Mommy shares, “’Driver’ is a love song that’s really about someone being there for you in spite of your shortcomings. It’s more light-hearted than some of the other songs I’ve put out this year, using my distractedness as a bit of a punchline.” Check out “Driver”… Read more »
Recently we learned that Militarie Gun’s “Do It Faster” would appear on the WWE 2K24 Post Malone and Friends game pack. It was also revealed that Militaire Gun would compose the entrance music for Posty’s wrestling character. Today, the wait is over! You can now listen to the entrance theme, titled “Gun Under The Gun (MFG),” alongside the full soundtrack, including songs from Post, Turnstile, 100 gecs, Grimes, and others. WWE 2K24 Tracklist: In reflection on the creation of the song, Militarie Gun’s Ian Shelton shared with New Noise, “A wrestling intro needs to start big and iconic, get more… Read more »
MisterWives and Charlotte Sands have teamed up for an absolutely mesmerizing collaborative single, “Other Side.” Additionally, the pair have launched a live performance video of the new release via Vevo. MisterWives frontwoman Mandy Lee shares, “From the studio to playing it live, every iteration of ‘Other Side’ has been unfiltered fun, and the honor of having Charlotte be part of the song took it to new heights! Her talent, heart, and powerhouse voice are as awe-inspiring as her trailblazing career as an independent artist, and getting to share the stage with her was a true masterclass.” On the layered meanings… Read more »
After previously announcing they’d be disbanding, You Me At Six also shared that they were heading out on a final world tour throughout 2024 and 2025. The group has just announced their final run throughout Australia. Their Australia dates kick off on January 24, 2025, in Brisbane and wraps up on January 31, 2025, in Perth. “When we started YMAS we were kids. We only ever wanted longevity, to travel and to experience life as a group of friends. We feel like on the eve of our 20th anniversary as a band, now is a good time to call time,”… Read more »
PVRIS is back with a brightly romantic single, “Oil & Water,” out via Hopeless Records. Highlighted by sultry vocals partnered with mellow guitars and layered with a continuously catchy beat, the song displays vocalist Lynn Gunn’s knack for creating a dizzyingly reflective track. Gunn says the inspiration behind the lyrics is about what you would do for a relationship. “The song is about the push and pull of mismatched love and the lengths you’d go to make it work.” Not only does she develop a sound that is intriguing and infectious, but she becomes relatable through her writing that connects… Read more »
Can you believe it’s been 20 years since Underoath released their breakout fourth studio album, They’re Only Chasing Safety? Neither can we. Spencer Chamberlain‘s debut release with the band was launched with their leading single, “Reinventing Your Exit,” with the full album arriving on June 15, 2004. To celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the album’s release, Underoath will be hitting the road on tour this summer with Static Dress as support. Not only will the band perform They’re Only Chasing Safety in full, but they will also be performing a secondary set of fan-voted tracks unique to each night… Read more »
Get ready to set your Top 8 because Myspace is SO back! Scene Queen has teamed up with 6ARELYHUMAN on their new track, “Stuck.” It’s a modern iteration of the best elements of the mid-2000s electro-alt scene while giving it a sweet hyper-pop twist. Read more: Bring Me The Horizon Tease ‘POST HUMAN: NeX GEn’ Release The music video for the song is an old-school house party with strobes, puffed-up hair, and, of course, a rivalry between the two singers. Layered lyrics behind the confrontation in the small space capture the true essence of scene-kid energy: “So what’s good you… Read more »
