Basically, 2024 is the year of Mannequin Pussy. The Philadelphia band released their fourth studio record I Got Heaven on March 1 via Epitaph Records and have been on the move ever since. The band is currently touring the U.S. right now before hopping across the pond to play in Europe and the UK this summer. Excitingly, if you didn’t grab tickets for their spring dates, Mannequin Pussy just added new U.S. dates for the fall. The new tour dates begin on September 26 in New Haven at Toad’s Place and end on October 26 at Tampa’s The Orpheum. Margaritas… Read more »
Ahead of the May 24 release of their forthcoming LP Clancy, twenty one pilots are hosting listening parties across the globe from May 18-23. More than 200 independent record stores and venues are set to play the full record a week ahead of its official release. Plus, if you do attend a party, you just might get twenty one pilots wristband and poster. Additionally, participating stores are sharing special CD pre-orders for Clancy with alternate artwork and an extended 20-page booklet. Additionally, some listening party locations will open pre-orders for Clancy vinyl featuring an exclusive LP sleeve. You can find… Read more »
After announcing their forthcoming third studio album, The Crucible Of Life, earlier this week, The Home Team have launched a double feature music video for their new singles “Roommates” and “Overtime.” “‘Roommates’ and ‘Overtime’ are two sides of the same coin,” vocalist Brian Butcher shares. “I’m not super into astrology, but I do admit that I identify pretty heavily with the descriptions of my sign of Gemini in that I flip flop between two sides of myself. These songs are a conversation between those two sides. ‘Roommates’ is from the perspective of a driven, organized and motivated side of me,… Read more »
Honey Revenge frontwoman Devin Papadol has surprised fans with an updated “open verse challenge” of Stand Atlantic’s recent collaborative single, “GIRL$.” The original track features fellow Hopeless Records labelmate Lynn Gunn of PVRIS and BRUSES. The new addition to the song adds a punch of poppy feminine aggression. “I love this song,” Papadol writes in her Instagram caption. “So I did my best to pay homage to the original verse.” The meaning behind “GIRL$” showcases love and appreciation for queer women. Stand Atlantic vocalist Bonnie Fraser explains, “I wrote it for anyone who’s ever felt squashed by the strange and… Read more »
Yours Truly has channeled a new era in their latest single, “Sour.” The Australian act is also sweetening the deal for fans with the announcement of their forthcoming album, TOXIC!, which will be released on August 16 via UNFD. With aggressive vocals and catchy instrumentation, “Sour” showcases vocalist Mikaila Delgado’s adeptness in maneuvering between sounds. Read more: Between You & Me And Knuckle Puck Issue “Kill My Vibe” Video Beginning with an intoxicating guitar riff, the track quickly ramps up. Delgado’s voice captures the essence of sultry anger that builds into a guitar breakdown. With soft, coy whispers of “sour”… Read more »
The Home Team has announced their third album, The Crucible Of Life. The LP is set to be released on July 12 via Thriller Records and will feature Broadside and Intervals each on a track. The album will also include the band’s previously released singles: “Brag,” “Loud,” and “Hell.” Dedicated listeners of the heavy pop act can choose between a black vinyl pressing and an orange “whispy smoke” variant or collect them all, including a special edition white vinyl option, in a bundle. For those who prefer to keep it old school, cassettes and CDs are also available to pre-order.… Read more »
On April 27 in Las Vegas, Sick New World 2024 was the stuff of metal lovers’ dreams. The massive fest was full of surprises, including a Bring Me The Horizon and BABYMETAL crossover, System Of A Down dedicated “Lonely Day” to the late Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison, and more. Additionally, it was a fabulous day of firsts. Excitingly, Knocked Loose played the live debut of the recent single “Suffocate” featuring Poppy. Poppy, who also recently collaborated with Bad Omens, came out to excited cheers screaming, “Eclipsing weight/Strangled by every mistake/Branded by all of your failures/A feeling that you can’t shake.”… Read more »
Action/Adventure has released their new song, “REAL JUICER HOURS” via Pure Noise Records. The track bursts with juicy, hardcore riffs, intertwined with with brightly aggressive vocals that infuse a fresh perspective into their traditional pop-punk sound. They demonstrate their ability to showcase their heavier influences on the new single, all while staying true to their roots. The music video reveals the Chicago act attempting to bake and cook their way through the song. Spaghetti flies and hits the band while they perform before rolling into a Kublai Khan, Knocked Loose-inspired guitar breakdown. With electrifying instrumental work from guitarist, Brompton Jackson,… Read more »
twenty one pilots aren’t going to “Backslide” on their new song. The duo has released the third single from their highly anticipated album, Clancy, which drops on May 24, through Fueled By Ramen. Drummer Josh Dun directs the accompanying music video, which features an obvious call back to one of their most popular eras. A mellow beat begins with the track, contrasting frontman Tyler Joseph‘s monotone, almost harsh rapping. The video starts with a shot of a corner store, where Joseph purchases hamburger buns, before hopping on his bike and riding down changing scenes from suburban streets to darkened backgrounds.… Read more »
Following the exciting release of their new album Coup De Grâce, SeeYouSpaceCowboy just announced a headlining tour across North America. The route begins on July 16 at the Nile Theater in Mesa, Arizona, and concludes in Berkeley, California at Cornerstone on August 16. Additionally, dates are set for August 11 and 17, but venues are not yet announced. Artists The Callas Daoboys, Omerta, and Roman Candle are set to support the “Lubricant Like Kerosene” artists throughout the summer. Coup De Grâce Tracklist: SeeYouSpaceCowboy is currently on tour with Better Lovers, Foreign Hands, and Greyhaven. Check out the full list of tour dates below and… Read more »
