Today marked a stunning Monday for pop-punk and country fans alike. For a Consequence Of Sound cover story, Paramore‘s Hayley Williams sat down with legend Dolly Parton ahead of her forthcoming album Rockstar. The “Jolene” singer is switching things up and heading for the electric guitar-laden sounds of authentic rock ‘n’ roll. Across 30 tracks, Parton is collaborating with myriad artists on cover tracks, including “I Hate Myself for Loving You” featuring Joan Jett And The Blackhearts and “Let It Be” featuring Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr with special guests Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood. Beyond these collabs, Parton released… Read more »
We love it when punk bands put their own original spin on classic songs. The Linda Lindas are no exception, giving us a fresh take on a ‘60s classic with their cover of “Little Bit O’ Soul” by The Music Explosion. Released today via Epitaph Records, the guitar-driven arrangement is on the soundtrack for the new Amazon Prime film, ‘Totally Killer.’ From the first riff, The Linda Lindas’ cover is as evocative and explosive as your favorite Joan Jett song. The simple arrangement of electric guitars, bass, drums, and filtered vocals make the track infectiously catchy and danceable. Plus, the… Read more »
If you’re obsessed with the riot grrrl movement, then you are likely a fan of Bikini Kill. The Washington-based punk band, known for coining the term’s unique spelling, did their part to speak out against misogyny, the patriarchy, and standing up for various feminist topics. Now, frontwoman Kathleen Hanna is telling her story in her upcoming memoir, ‘Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk.’ Set to drop online and in bookstores on May 14, the book will take readers on a journey from Hanna’s childhood to her days grinding on the road with Bikini Kill. Being in an all-girl… Read more »
Nashville’s rock titans, The Pink Spiders, are generating immense excitement ahead of their highly-anticipated fifth studio album, Freakazoid, set to release on July 7. However, their impact extends far beyond their music, as they proudly demonstrate their support during Pride Month. Last month, the band made a resounding statement by releasing their second single titled “Devotion”. A powerful tribute to drag culture and an unwavering display of support for the LGBTQIA+ community in Nashville. With Freakazoid on the horizon, The Pink Spiders are not only delivering their trademark sound but also using their platform to promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity.… Read more »
Rock legends Green Day and the Foo Fighters have been announced as the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival headliners.
— Today we talk about Paramore’s new single, Ryan Reynolds being a tease, and the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles. — Paramore Does It Again In the absolute best music news we could ask for, Paramore dropped new music today, along with announcing details for their sixth album. The new album is titled This is Why and the single is the title track. Hayley Williams spoke on the single saying, “This Is Why was the very last song we wrote for the album. To be honest, I was so tired of writing lyrics but Taylor convinced Zac and… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s new column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week examines the rise of Riot Grrrl.
Are you ready to rock one last time? The Vans Warped Tour has an exciting summer planned to celebrate their 25th anniversary + you’re all invited – you’ve just gotta grab your tickets. VWT will kick it in New Jersey, jam in California, and rock out in Ohio and you definitely don’t want to miss a minute of the action. With code BESTDAYEVER, you can secure your spot on the guest list with presale tickets, available for purchase here. Lineups are set to be announced on March 1st, but with a birthday like this do you even need to know… Read more »
When Vans Warped Tour announced it was coming to an end last year, we all (understandably) fell into a pit of despair. The country wide festival is iconic for bringing kids together and introducing them to a new community of bands, fans, and non-profit organizations. Our light at the end of the tunnel was the promise that the tour’s 25th anniversary would still be coming in 2019—but little did we know how good it would be. As part of the best birthday party ever, the Vans Warped Tour 25th Anniversary events will take place in three cities across the US.… Read more »
Our top 7 picks of female musicians who would make badass final girls.
