From 2011 to 2014, there was one social media niche that defined the music taste for young people and became the go-to platform for tastemakers: Tumblr. It was the birthplace of the indie sleaze aesthetic, soft grunge teens in Dr. Martens, tights under denim shorts, oversized flannels, emo black and white photography, Jeffrey Campbell Litas, and American Apparel basics. Back then, we curated our blogs with the same precision required on today’s Instagram feeds. With this brooding, indie fashion look came an edgy side of music that was fully loaded with personality and grit. We relished in fan fiction and… Read more »
Counterparts surprise-dropped not just a new song and not just a new music video. The group dropped their six-track Heaven Let Them Die EP via Pure Noise Records The drop is accompanied by the fiery “A Martyr Left Alive” / “No Lamb Was Lost” music video. Of the new EP, lead vocalist Brendan Murphy says, “Heaven Let Them Die is Counterparts at our most aggressive — sonically, lyrically and visually. Picking up where [A Eulogy For Those Still Here] ended, Heaven Let Them Die details how I came to terms with all I had foreshadowed in the previous release and… Read more »
Following the release of singles “Close To The Sun” and “Fields,” Anna Shoemaker is back with an ethereal new track, “Game Of Thrones.” All three tracks are set to appear on her just-announced record Someone Should Stop Her, set for release on February 21. Shoemaker explains, “’Game Of Thrones’ is a chronicle of every thought (good and bad) of someone in their late twenties trying to figure out how they can become who they want to be.” She continues, “It’s about doom scrolling, comparison, wanting to keep up with trends, binge-watching TV, accidentally blacking out at the family reunion— all… Read more »
Following the release of their viral single “My Drummer’s Girlfriend” and “Straight To Heart,” ALT BLK ERA—sister duo Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam—is back with their new single and video for “Come On Outside.” The track will appear on the band’s 10-track debut album, Rave Immortal. It arrives on January 10, 2025, via Earache Records. Secure your pre-orders here. “We want ‘Come On Outside’ to be a source of comfort and strength for anyone who feels hurt, lost or alone,” Nyrobi says. “We want our listeners to feel that they have a sister in us, who is offering them the exact same warmth, love… Read more »
If you didn’t get a chance to grab a record from the first Saosin self-titled vinyl drop, you’re in luck. Smartpunk Records just announced a re-pressing of the iconic album that is set to arrive by late November and early December. Plus, according to the label website, “This pressing features updated artwork housed in a die-cut gatefold jacket with a printed inner sleeve. And who knows, you might be able to hear an extra song at the end of Side B :).” Bassist Chris Sorenson shares, “We have always wanted to add a personal touch to a vinyl release of this record,… Read more »
Four Year Strong has officially dropped a pop-punk cover of Stone Temple Pilots‘ beloved track “Vasoline.” The cover is set to appear on Pabst Blue Ribbon and Pure Noise Records‘ compilation cover album, Dead Formats: Vol. 3. The record is officially set for release on October 18. You can pre-order your copy here. Alongside Four Year Strong‘s release, Pure Noise Records also revealed Spanish Love Songs‘ “Don’t Change” INXS cover and Grumpster‘s reimagining of Lit‘s “My Own Worst Enemy.” Previous cover releases set to appear on Dead Formats: Vol. 3 include ‘68’s rework of Beastie Boys‘ “Intergalactic,” Bloom‘s cover of… Read more »
On September 24, FEVER 333 lead vocalist Jason Butler took to Instagram to share that the Welcome To Tha Function tour with ZULU, HUE, Move, Bucki Sugar, and CLIQUE is canceled. In an Instagram video, Butler says to the camera, “I come to you admittedly a bit uncomfortable and afraid, but grateful for the opportunity to be honest. Recently, I’ve been faced with my most significant and challenging struggle with depression. And in a rather unusual turn of events, I became deeply depressed at a time where one would expect to be excitedly anticipating the release of a new album and a tour to support it.” Read… Read more »
FEVER 333 is back with not one, but two raw, charged singles, “MURDERER” and “NOSEBLEEDS,” from their forthcoming record DARKER WHITE due out on October 4. This 14-track LP includes previously released singles “DESERT RAP,” “NEW WEST ORDER,” “HIGHER POWER,” “NO HOSTAGES,” and “$WING.” Vocalist Jason Butler says, “The lyrics to ‘MURDERER’ draw attention to the thousands of innocent Palestinian people being killed every day. It is a call for support and reaction to the current situation happening there.” In classic Butler fashion, his lyrics pull no punches, detailing state-sanctioned violence. “What you call a savior we call an assailant/His law and his… Read more »
Celebrating the 10 year anniversary since the band issued their third studio album, Reincarnate, Motionless In White has launched three new bonus tracks and a slew of merch to commemorate the massive milestone. Today, Friday the 13th (fitting, no?), the band shared in an Instagram post, “This weekend we celebrate 10 years of one of the most career defining moments for MIW. The release of our album Reincarnate changed our lives, our band, and our relationship with our fans forever, and although it’s hard to believe that 10 years have passed already, we are so excited to once again immerse… Read more »
Following the release of “M” in August, Soccer Mommy is back with her new track, “Driver” from her forthcoming LP Evergreen due out on October 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. Additionally, the dazzling indie artist announced international tour dates spanning from this fall into spring 2025. Of the new track and accompanying music video, Soccer Mommy shares, “’Driver’ is a love song that’s really about someone being there for you in spite of your shortcomings. It’s more light-hearted than some of the other songs I’ve put out this year, using my distractedness as a bit of a punchline.” Check out “Driver”… Read more »
