The 33rd annual CMJ Music Marathon will take place in New York City October 15th-19th. The event, which spans across 80 venues, aims to break new artists as well as feature established artists. Acts playing the festival this year include You Me At Six, The Sounds, The Dismemberment Plan, NGHBRS, Echosmith, Braid, and more. For more information and to purchase badges, head to the CMJ website. Check out the artists announced so far below! 2/3 Goat * 6:15 Jessica Caplan * 7:00 Lisa Blanco * Aabaraki * Aaron Lee Tasjan * Aaron Lopez-Barrantes * Absolutely Free * The ACBs *… Read more »
Earlier this month, Sleeping With Sirens commemorated the 12-year anniversary of their highly acclaimed sophomore album, Let’s Cheers To This. The album, which features standout tracks such as “If You Can’t Hang,” “A Trophy Fathers Trophy Son,” and “All My Heart,” has now achieved yet another milestone: it has been certified Gold in the United States. Released on May 10, 2011, Let’s Cheers To This successfully captured the same fiery spirit and lightning-in-a-bottle feeling that their debut album, With Ears To See And Eyes To Hear, had brought forth. Let’s Cheers To This showcased Sleeping With Sirens‘ distinctive sound, seamlessly… Read more »
Rise Against fans, rejoice! The storied Chicago punk rockers have announced their forthcoming fall 2024 tour dates across North America. The tour is scheduled to kick off on October 14 in Denver, CO, run for 27 shows, and conclude on November 22 in Del Mar, CA. “We can’t wait to head out this fall with some old friends and new friends,” the band shares in a press release. “Since we’ll be playing some venues we haven’t played in a while, we thought we’d also dust off some songs we haven’t played in some time.” Presale tickets will be available tomorrow,… Read more »
Point North has unleashed their boundary-pushing new single, “Bring Me Down.” Their latest sonic explosion, the three-piece seamlessly blends elements of hardcore and pop, creating a unique, experimental fusion that transcends genre. The track emerges as an instant anthem through its infectious hooks and high-octane energy. “This song is just about toxic relationships and feeling isolated,” the band shares in a press release. “It touches on feeling like no one is really out for your best interest and only after their own. It also reflects on growing older and becoming more aware of who you surround yourself with and what… Read more »
Sleep Theory has released a music video for the heavily moody track “Gone Or Staying” via Epitaph. The story behind the video displays a toxic relationship that should go up in flames but is ignited by not wanting to let go. Partnered with a nervous yet remorseful vibe that ramps up toward the end of the track, the band creates a montage of a relatable scenario. In the music video, vocalist Cullen Moore is driving in a car with rain sprinkling on him. As the song progresses, the color blue coats the scenes as the band performs amidst the haunting… Read more »
As plans heat up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their self-titled album, Slipknot has announced the “Here Comes The Pain” North American tour, kicking off this summer. Knocked Loose and Orbit Culture will join Slipknot on the first leg of the tour, which begins on August 6. Knocked Loose will again join the group on the second leg with Vended, which kicks off on September 7. General public tickets for the “Here Comes The Pain” will be available this Friday, May 3, at 10 AM local time. Check out their full touring schedule below and purchase tickets here. Tour… Read more »
Sleep Token is taking over the UK and Europe beginning in the fall. The Take Me Back To Eden band just announced tour dates beginning Saturday, November 9 in Nuremberg and concluding on Friday, November 22 in Berlin. They will be performing these shows with direct support from Blimuri. The artists will also be playing throughout the UK from November 22-December 3. “Come November, Europe shall gather in Worship,” the band posted on their Instagram. Presale begins on Tuesday, April 30 at 10 AM CEST, which you can sign up for here. Opener Bilmuri said in a social media statement,… Read more »
Fresh off their support run in Australia and New Zealand alongside blink-182, Rise Against has announced a series of European and UK tour dates kicking off later this year. The newly announced shows overseas will begin following the band’s appearance at the Punk Rock Holiday festival and the Open Flair Festival. Their headline shows in Europe will kick off in Segrate, Italy, on August 5 and conclude on August 21 in London, UK. Additionally, the group will be performing at a series of festivals, including Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in Columbus, OH, at Festivoix, Soif de Musique, Festival… Read more »
The Queens of Metal aren’t stopping anytime soon. Kittie has released their latest single, “We Are Shadows,” via Sumerian Records. With heavy riffs, melodically strong vocals, plus a dash of dark realism in the lyrics, the four-piece act displays that they’re better than ever. The music video for the song is a modern gothic setting in a darkened church surrounded by candles while donned in their very best goth attire. Without skipping a beat, the metal act flies seamlessly back into the scene. The new track incorporates a reinvigorated version of the metal genre. With a sliver of symphonic metal… Read more »
If you haven’t heard the name LYELL, you certainly will see it time and time again. The rising rockstar is shining her light on the day with the release of a dazzling new collab, “Lighthouse” featuring the vocal prowess of Eva Under Fire and Hyro The Hero. Overall, LYELL boasts a wide range of alternative collaborations including “I Can’t Take It” featuring Underoath‘s Aaron Gillespie, “Just My Type” with Baby Bugs, “YOU” featuring Robert DeLong, and “ALIVE” featuring SkyDxddy. Additionally, LYELL recently released an acoustic cover of blink-182‘s “I Miss You.” On her new release, “Lighthouse” sees LYELL, Eva Under… Read more »
