In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30 in 2023, Sweet Pill has covered “There, There” by The Wonder Years for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation record. The track originally appeared on The Wonder Years’ 2013 full-length, The Greatest Generation, which celebrated its 10 year anniversary last year. “Our rendition of ‘There, There’ by TWY is out now streaming everywhere, happy 30th birthday @hopelessrecords,” Sweet Pill shares in an Instagram post. “When we were asked to pick a song to cover for this opportunity, doing @thewonderyearsband was a no brainer. We had such an incredible time with them on… Read more »
In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30, Sincere Engineer has covered “I Hate Myself” by 88 Fingers Louie for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. The song originally appeared on 88 Fingers Louie‘s 1997 LP 88 Fingers Up Your Ass. The compilation will also boast The Wonder Years’ cover of Thrice’s “Deadbolt,” Point North’s cover of Avenged Sevenfold’s “Unholy Confessions,” NOAHFINNCE‘s rendition of Waterparks‘ “I Miss Having Sex But at Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore,” Bayside‘s reworking of The Weakerthans‘ “Aside,” LØLØ‘s cover of New Found Glory‘s “Vicious Love,” and Hey Violet‘s and Jayden Seeley‘s Yellowcard cover of “Hang You Up.” Check out Sincere Engineer‘s “I Hate Myself” cover below. On top of releasing the forthcoming Hopelessly Devoted To You,… Read more »
In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30, Hey Violet and Jayden Seeley (ex-With Confidence) have covered Yellowcard‘s “Hang You Up” for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. The song originally appeared on Yellowcard‘s 2011 LP When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes. The compilation will also boast The Wonder Years’ cover of Thrice’s “Deadbolt,” Point North’s cover of Avenged Sevenfold’s “Unholy Confessions,” NOAHFINNCE‘s rendition of Waterparks‘ “I Miss Having Sex But at Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore,” Bayside‘s reworking of The Weakerthans‘ “Aside,” and LØLØ‘s cover of New Found Glory‘s “Vicious Love.” On Instagram, Hey Violet shared, “[V]ery grateful to be a part of Hopeless Records’ 30th anniversary with this cover we did with @jaydenseeley, which is out… Read more »
In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30, LØLØ has covered New Found Glory‘s “Vicious Love” for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. The song originally appeared on New Found Glory‘s 2014 LP Resurrection and featured Paramore‘s Hayley Williams. The compilation will also boast The Wonder Years’ cover of Thrice’s “Deadbolt,” Point North’s cover of Avenged Sevenfold’s “Unholy Confessions,” NOAHFINNCE‘s rendition of Waterparks‘ “I Miss Having Sex But at Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore,” and Bayside‘s reworking of The Weakerthans‘ “Aside.” On Instagram, LØLØ shared, “[S]o stoked to be a part of @hopelessrecords 30th anniversary album!! when they told me about it and how we had to pick a song from their past… Read more »
Hopeless Records is celebrating the big 3-0 this year, and they’re hosting a big party that you’re invited to. On August 24, the label is set to host a major event at Cleveland’s famous Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame with special performances from Hopeless artists and alumni. Specifically, you can catch sets from Waterparks‘ Awsten Knight, Illuminati Hotties, The Wonder Years‘ Dan Campbell, and Scene Queen. Plus, you can catch a special Q&A panel hosted by Alternative Press and Ruffian Books founder Mike Shea. Additionally, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is sharing a new traveling exhibit celebrating… Read more »
Hopeless Records is celebrating their 30th birthday with help from their beloved artists. The label just announced that they’re dropping Hopelessly Devoted To You, a compilation album where members of their current roster uniquely reimagine the label’s iconic smash hits. As we wait for more information on an LP release date, Hopeless dropped two thrilling renditions: The Wonder Years covering “Deadbolt” by Thrice and Point North covering “Unholy Confessions” by Avenged Sevenfold. Dan Campbell, lead vocalist of The Wonder Years shares, “I think we are the longest-tenured Hopeless Records artist of all time. It was the label that took a… Read more »
Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties have unleashed their latest single, “Whiplash,” a somber turning point for the 16-person ensemble’s forthcoming full-length In Lieu Of Flowers. The 11-track record will arrive on April 12 and can be pre-ordered here. Opening through an array of gentle, melancholy instrumentation, Dan Campbell’s (The Wonder Years) vocals pierce through the cacophony of sound. The track lives up to its name, acting as a breaking point for the group’s titular character as he faces his struggles with alcohol, and his developing story arc following the release of the band’s previous release, “Alone At St. Luke’s.”… Read more »
Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties know how to make a comeback. Today, the ensemble has released their third single, “Alone At St. Luke’s” from their upcoming album, In Lieu Of Flowers. The album will arrive on April 12 and continue the narrative story of the evolving, fictional life of Aaron West. Boisterous vocals, glorious trumpets, and tied together with banging drums, the group delivers a song that triumphantly draws a scene of hopeful desperation. Vocalist Dan Campbell explains that this song came from a COVID contraction during the band’s 2022 UK tour. “It became an indelible part of the… Read more »
Following the release of their titular track and the masterful “Paying Bills At The End Of The World,” Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties have issued a stripped-down rendition of their latest offering. Both tracks will appear on the 16-person ensemble’s forthcoming full-length In Lieu Of Flowers. The 11-track album is scheduled to arrive on April 12 and can be pre-ordered here. In the latest stripped-back rendition, vocalist Dan Campbell (The Wonder Years) captures the unfiltered essence and raw intensity of the track against the poignant backdrop of a church. Campbell passionately croons, “I’ve been having that dream where I’m… Read more »
Following the release of the titular track pulled from the forthcoming Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties LP, In Lieu Of Flowers, scheduled to arrive on April 12, the 16-person ensemble has revealed their new single “Paying Bills At The End Of The World.” Stepping into the shoes of Aaron West, a character he has masterfully embodied in the group’s earlier releases, vocalist Dan Campbell (The Wonder Years) seamlessly morphs into the titular persona of the project, skillfully portraying a life outside of his own. In the latest track, Campbell encapsulates the raw desperation of navigating life paycheck to paycheck,… Read more »
