The members of the band Trapt say they aren’t about image. Only one tiny picture of the band is on their recent CD “Trapt,” and it’s still difficult to tell them apart. Bass player Pete Charell and singer Chris Brown said they wanted to add a little mystery to their major-label debut, and they want listeners to focus on the music. “We pretty much don’t even look like we’re in a band,” Charell said in an interview with The Associated Press. “We don’t wear leather pants and studs all over the place. We just kind of look like most of… Read more »
Even the most heartbroken among us would benefit from distancing themselves from the pain every once in a while. For Tyson Ritter, a reprieve from his songwriting muse helped make “The Last Song” such a pleasure to pen. “I got inspired to write something that wasn’t about an all-girl topic,” the All-American Rejects singer/bassist said. “Every other song [on the band’s self-titled debut] is about one girl, so to put a song on the album that wasn’t about her, that made it a little extra special.” The second single off The All-American Rejects is one of Ritter’s favorite tracks, inspirational… Read more »
“Headstrong,” Trapt’s first single from its self-titled debut, continues to move up the Alternative and Active Rock Radio & Records chart. The song moves up one spot to Number Four on the Alternative chart, and the song reached Number Two last week on the Active Rock chart. Guitarist Simon Ormandy said the song started off to be a proverbial “middle finger” to the law, but it evolved into a tune about the band sticking to its guns in the music industry. “We were a little younger,” Ormandy said. “Myself as well as [vocalist/guitarist] Chris [Brown] were having some troubles with… Read more »
As Letdown. mastermind Blake Coddington prepares to kick off festival season at the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, the alternative, post-emo act has unveiled their latest single, “Raincoat.” As the song unfolds, it opens with a steady drum beat and gentle guitar plucks, setting the stage for Coddington’s signature vocal delivery. With each note, his voice rises, carrying the listener into the heart of the anthemic chorus. There, Coddington’s explosive and commanding vocals propel to the forefront, bursting through thick layers of sound with undeniable power and emotion. The continued pulsating instrumentation serves as a stunning, intense backdrop to Coddington’s… Read more »
Brooklyn’s premier punk duo THICK is back with an all-too-relatable track, “Mother” via Epitaph Records. And no—it’s not something to play for your mom this Mother’s Day. Preceded by the devastating “Father,” the new single has a lot to say about romantic relationship dynamics. “’Mother’ is a shoutout to all the caretakers in relationships who are sick and tired of falling into that role. It’s an easy trap to fall into. You start a relationship with love and care, then start to carry the burden of your partner’s wounds, becoming the parental figure, and wanting to heal them more than… Read more »
Hey Monday‘s Cassadee Pope has returned with a brand-new single, “Three Of Us.” The track was preceded by “People That I Love Leave,” “Eye Contact,” and “Almost There.” But that’s not all… She also announced a new forthcoming solo album. “SURPRISE! Not only is my new single “Three Of Us” out, but I finally get to tell you that my album “Hereditary” drops July 12th! This record reveals more about me and my story than anything I’ve ever released in the past. Strap in… it’s gunna be a wild ride,” she said on X/Twitter. “Three Of Us” is a deeply… Read more »
As long as “Alien’s Exist,” Tom DeLonge of blink-182 will have a guitar in his hand. The iconic guitarist is putting his signature Starcaster® in the hands of fans, thanks to Fender. The signature release marks his second with the brand and costs $1,199.99. The Starcaster comes in four different colorways: Shoreline Gold, Olympic White, Surf Green, and Shell Pink. DeLonge first premiered the Squier® Starcaster® in 2022, and as an experienced musician in a pop-punk band, he’s got to amp up some of the features of his instrument. “I made some changes to the original Starcaster®; I’ve streamlined the… Read more »
August Burns Red has had a whirlwind year since the release of 2023’s 12-track Death Below, and now they’re continuing their heavy ascent with a reimagining of the album’s “The Cleansing.” Heavy music fans have a new addition to add to their playlists as the rework is a collaboration with Lorna Shore‘s Will Ramos. In an Instagram post, the band shared, “To celebrate 1 year of Death Below, we had one of metal’s best vocalists join us on one of your favorite tracks!” Check out the eight-minute gritty metal collab track here. Death Below Tracklist: Beginning in May, August Burns… Read more »
Furnace Fest finally has confirmed dates for fall 2024 with a stacked lineup, and there’s even more to come. Furnace Fest: The End Of An Era is taking place on October 4-6 at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama. The stacked headliners include August Burns Red on Friday, Coheed And Cambria on Saturday, and Underoath on Sunday. Coalesce, Poison The Well, and Trapped Under Ice will also be taking over the night slots on the fest. You can also expect to catch Better Lovers, Saosin, The Devil Wears Prada, and more legendary acts throughout the weekend. And this… Read more »
We’re getting ready to see you in Chicago! Today, Lollapalooza announced its massive and diverse lineup for this year’s 2024 festival. The four-day festival is scheduled to take place in Chicago, IL, at Grant Park, running from August 1 to 4. This year’s headliners include alternative favorites such as blink-182, The Killers, and Skrillex. Additional headliners include SZA; Tyler, the Creator, Future X, Metro Boomin, Hozier, Stray Kids, and Melanie Martinez. Fans are already eagerly anticipating this year’s lineup: X/Twitter user @theelderemox shares, “Skrillex and Blink-182 headlining Lollapalooza is all I needed.” The user later tweeted, “I’m about to be… Read more »
