With anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers ruining our chances at a return to “normal” and the Delta variant on the surge, we could all use a little musical catharsis. “The Blur” delivers in a bristly pop-punk way that seems perfectly timed. Northern Colorado’s One Flew West explains, “‘The Blur’ was the first song we wrote and put together after our tour got canceled in March of 2020.” The song bounces from verse to verse with pop hooks and angsty breakdowns wholly capturing a feeling that unfortunately seems to be circling back around. There is a certain type of frustration that is borne… Read more »
Part 2 of Darrin’s chat with Canadian hard rocker Danko Jones….talking new music.
[Left Clockwise: Photo by Lindsey Wasson/REUTERS, Photo via Netflix, Photo via Sony Pictures Entertainment] Today we have a look at the final season of Money Heist, a new trailer for Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and Simone Biles returning to the Tokyo Olympics. Money Heist Fifth and Final Season Sneak Peek Netflix has revealed the trailer for Money Heist’s fifth and final season. This time around the gang faces some dark challenges as they are trapped in the Bank of Spain for over 100 hours. The Professor is captured and just when things couldn’t get any worse, they are left… Read more »
Record-setting heat demands pool parties which, in turn, demand pool party tunes. “Saratoga Streetlights” is an ice-cold jam ready to complement your beach ball antics and water balloon skirmishes. As the band states, this song has been released “just in time for summer” and we couldn’t agree more! San Antonio-based trio Love Again refer to it as the “lone summer jam” off their EP What I Left Behind. “Saratoga Streetlights” is a thumping, finely crafted cut that has us reeling. A ska scaffolding and punk interior is built upon a solid emo foundation. The master craftsmen accented the sound with… Read more »
Hey! Get up! Your dog is licking the drool from your pillow. It’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine… Who: The Aquadolls are a So-Cal trio primed to blast off. Featuring surf-rock vibes alongside pop-punk vocals, these witty women excel at blending genres and garnering attention they rightfully deserve. They have opened for the likes of Pennywise and Kate Nash, while preparing to open for Jimmy Eat World this weekend in Chi-town. What: “Disappearing Girl” is ready to haunt your summer romance. Why: The opening guitar lick is a deep, fuzzy invitation to a feeling somehow both nostalgic and fresh.… Read more »
Today we’ve got a new live-action Pokémon series in the works, Cooking With Paris coming to Netflix, and Simone Biles withdrawing from the team final at the Tokyo Olympics.
Rise Rock n’ Shine with songs by Small Reactions, CLAVVS, and BLEACHx.
Rise Rock n’ Shine features singles from True Villains and Arkells.
“Invisible” is clever. As a pop-punk banger, it would be easy for As Time Fades to rest on the laurels of the track’s catchy hook and euphoric breakdown. But the real beauty of “Invisible” is the clever way the music gives life to its lyrical meaning.
Rise Rock n’ Shine showcases singles from Eric Dash, SZNS, and OVRGRWN.
