Hawthorne Heights’ hearts aren’t always in Ohio. The emo act announced the Behind The Tears Tour to celebrate 20 years of their first album, The Silence In Black And White. Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 9 at 10 AM local time. The spring run isn’t going to be the usual show set-up, though. Instead of the loud reverb of electric guitars, it’s getting traded in for a subdued acoustic tone. The flyer for it says it’ll be “An emotional musical journey designed to peel back the years and tears.” Their first LP, which boasts their single, “Niki FM,”… Read more »
Acting as the fourth single following “Lesser Gods,” “Seeker (Stretch The Night),” and “In The House Of Leaves,” “Gaps In The Armoire” arrives through an array of intricately plucked acoustic strings. The single, along with its predecessors, will be featured on Ghost Atlas’ forthcoming full-length album, Dust Of The Human Shape. This album marks a significant milestone for vocalist/guitarist Jesse Cash, as it represents his debut major label endeavor with Ghost Atlas, scheduled for release via UNFD on January 26. Read more: Mayday Parade Unveils “Jamie All Over (lofi)” From Lofi EP Branching in a significantly different direction from the… Read more »
As per usual, The Maine has been more than generous to fans, offering amazing collabs, dropping an incredible ninth record, and sharing new acoustic renditions of their singles. After teasing a snippet of the track earlier this week, the group finally shared a stripped-down version of the dance-inducing, pop-laced banger “blame,” resulting in a haunting, heartfelt performance. Frontman John O’Callaghan’s vocals absolutely shine on this somber rendition, departing from the glitzy disco aesthetics and sounds of its original counterpart. Frankly, be prepared to sob. Listen to The Maine’s acoustic reinterpretation of “blame” below. In a recent Instagram clip, listeners can… Read more »
While fans have been eagerly anticipating new music from The Plot In You, the group has unveiled a masterfully constructed acoustic rendition of their latest single, “Left Behind,” which dropped earlier this year. “Left Behind” stands as The Plot In You‘s heaviest release to date, boasting powerful breakdowns that punctuate the track while giving room for Landon Tewers‘ impressive vocal range and flexibility to shine. The original version showcases the band’s prowess in delivering a fierce and aggressive sound that unapologetically encompasses all of the listener’s senses. Read more: The Maine Share Beautiful Cover Of Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” In… Read more »
Following the release of their enthralling 2022 debut full-length Spiritual Ascension, Cherie Amour has returned with their touching acoustic rendition of “Love’s Not Your Thing.” Lyrically, “Love’s Not Your Thing” is a deeply personal and introspective track that explores the challenges of love and relationships. The acoustic version emphasizes the emotional weight of the lyrics with vocalist Trey Miller‘s delivery exuding honesty and relatability, which aim to convey a sense of vulnerability and self-reflection. The stripped-down arrangement allows Miller’s vocals to take center stage, delivering a captivating and heartfelt performance that captures the same lightning-in-a-bottle feeling as the original. Read… Read more »
Youth Fountain has stripped things right back for a new EP, delivering acoustic music at its most vulnerable and raw.
— Death Cab for Cutie is reimagining their latest album, Asphalt Meadows and giving us an acoustic version this March. The original version of their 10th studio album dropped this past September and we’ve been in love ever since. Now we get to experience it all over again on March 10th. Two tracks have already been released: the acoustic version of “Pepper” can be heard here and their cover of “The Plan”, by Low, can be heard here. On recording “The Plan”, frontman Ben Gibbard said, “I first saw Low in 1994 opening for Sunny Day Real Estate at the… Read more »
Today we have The Linda Linda’s performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Maine’s new stripped down version of “Sticky”, and Dunkin’ Donuts celebrating National Donut Day!
Gather around the glow from our collective smartphones young whipper-snappers and I’ll tell a tale of the olden days. It was the year 2002 and iPhones hadn’t been invented yet. A T-mobile “sidekick” would set you back about $250 bucks, it had a full QWERTY keyboard hidden under a full screen that would twist open with the flick of a finger. “Social Networking” sites were the thing of the future. A new and improved way of keeping in contact with people you know near and far. Friendster somehow was collectively thought of as uncool, as the most amazing new way… Read more »
Skin&Earth Acoustic is coming on July 12th and to celebrate, she’s released a brand new song called “Lost Girls”!