Ahead of their December support dates with Taking Back Sunday, Sincere Engineer has unleashed their heavy-hitting new emo track, “Settle Up With Your Downfall.” The track was preceded by releases “Corn Dog Sonnet. No. 7 (Remix)” and their Hopelessly Devoted To You cover of “I Hate Myself” by 88 Fingers Louie. Of “Settle Up With Your Downfall,” Deanna Belos says, “This song is a fluid thought about how you owe it to yourself to recognize your faults and how they contribute to your reality at the individual level, while also commenting on all of humanity and our place on this… Read more »
On their second day of headlining When We Were Young Fest, Fall Out Boy performed a variety of fan-favorite tracks spanning their entire discography. On day one, October 19, the band invited up special guest Wiz Khalifa for a special performance of “See You Again.” Then, on day two, October 20, the band invited up Travie McCoy to sing “Cupid’s Chokehold.” The Gym Class Heroes song originally featured Patrick Stump‘s vocals on the chorus. Throughout the weekend, Stump hit multiple stages to feature on live tracks. This included him performing “Kiss My Sass” with Cobra Starship and “Everything Is Alright”… Read more »
On September 13, Phoenix, Arizona indie star Sydney Sprague revealed the deluxe version of somebody in hell loves you via Rude Records. It features new songs with artists such as Kississippi, Pool Kids, and Kevin Devine. Additionally, she shared a music video for “smiley face” featuring Pool Kids. Pools Kids‘ Christine Goodwyne says, “When I first heard Sydney play this song live on our tour together I was obsessed, and would annoyingly scream-sing harmonies from the crowd every night.” Goodwyne adds, “Several months later we were passing through Phoenix, and they joked that we could only crash on their couch if I… Read more »
Following the release of “DOWN N OUT,” “FIX ME,” “GET OFF MY WAVE,” and “NUDGE,” FIDLAR is back with their new single “SAD KIDS.” The tracks are all set to appear on their forthcoming LP SURVIVING THE DREAM—their first record since 2019’s Almost Free—which arrives on September 20. Best known for their thrilling punk-studded surf rock sonics, FIDLAR crafts a stunning offering in “SAD KIDS” that was well worth the wait. The sunny indie song is the track for all the party gals, guys, and theys. In a recent Los Angeles Times interview, the lead vocalist Zac Carper shared how… Read more »
We Are The In Crowd‘s drummer and world’s best (Doug the) pug dad Rob Chianelli offered an important health update after sharing his multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis in October 2023. Chianelli describes on Instagram, “I’ve been getting back on the kit practicing, getting ready for @whenwewereyoungfest that’s this October in Vegas. And if I’m being real, it’s been one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done physically. Having MS has knocked me down, weakened my muscles, given me joint pain in my hands, numbness in my hands and feet, and it has given me extreme fatigue that I wouldn’t… Read more »
Ahead of their fifth studio album, Boston Manor has released the lead single “HEAT ME UP” to generate excitement for their forthcoming full-length Sundiver. The single is dark and mysterious but carries a certain warm familiarity to it. Accompanied by two earlier releases, “Container” and “Sliding Doors,” the album carries resounding themes of understanding and second chances. In discussing the album, frontman Henry Cox says, “Going into the pandemic, we knew our next record would be a double album released in two parts. The first a short shadowy-noiry electronic record set over one night and the second a sprawling rock… Read more »
By now, we’ve all seen the viral TikTok trend capitalizing on our emo heart’s trigger of the infamous G-Note. It’s no secret that playing this simple note will reveal any and every Emo Kid—current and former—within a considerable distance. After all, “Welcome To The Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance can easily go down in history as the most recognizable song across a span of generations. But how many more of these timeless classics can a true emo kid pick out before the lyrics even begin? Here’s our list of 10 songs true emo kids can recognize by the sound… Read more »
In celebration of five years of No Earbuds, the music PR firm run by industry veteran Jamie Coletta, the inaugural No Earbuds Fest is on its way. The day-long punk music-lovers dream show takes place on June 15 at Pomona, California’s The Glasshouse. Early in the spring, No Earbuds released their first wave of artists, which included Glass Beach, We Are The Union, Jhariah, Dollar Signs, Teens In Trouble, J.R. Slayer, and La Fonda. Today, the full No Earbuds Fest lineup finally dropped. Pool Kids are also set to headline along with performances from Queen Of Jeans, talker, Grave Secrets,… Read more »
Smartpunk Records is bringing their Smartpunk House back to the iconic South By Southwest fest (SXSW) for the fifth year in a row. It’ll run March 16 and 17 at the Empire Garage and Control Room in Austin, TX, and begin at noon local time. Music enthusiasts will not need a pass to enter the free showcase. The lineup is a blend of newer indie emo/rock with acts such as Winona Fighter, Proper., and Remo Drive to classic staples in the scene such as Spitalfield, Sparta, and Bob Nanna of Braid. With a label that’s been around since 2016 and… Read more »
