As we commemorate International Women’s Month, it is essential to recognize and appreciate women’s remarkable talent and invaluable contributions to the punk music scene. Women-led punk bands have been making waves for years, but their impact has been particularly significant in recent times, owing to their exceptional musical prowess, electrifying live performances, and inspiring lyrical messages. Women have proven that they are more than capable of holding their own in a predominantly male-dominated genre and have, in many cases, surpassed many of their male counterparts in terms of creativity, originality, and musical skill. It is high time that we give… Read more »
Following the announcement of their forthcoming West Coast tour, which kicks off on April 28 in Nashville, TN, as well as the release of their self-titled fourth studio album, set to arrive on April 26, Boys Of Fall have returned with the second single from their upcoming record titled “Stray.” The four-piece’s latest release marks their first new music since their September 2023 single, “Almost Happy.” Acting as the group’s heaviest release to date, “Stray” opens through a powerful array of hard-hitting instrumentation and layers of commanding vocals. The track showcases a dynamic interplay between clean vocal runs and guttural… Read more »
Does the new Royal & The Serpent song bang? Well, it “kinda smacks” at the very least. The alt-indie artist teamed up with pop sensation GAYLE on this recent release out via Atlantic Records. It’s a blend of both their musical styles, adding a unique sign-off on this new era for both acts. “Your ex-boyfriend’s music kinda smacks/And it makes me kinda sad/’Cause I can’t stop listening,” opens the chorus in a whisper-equivalent tone that mimics telling a friend this potentially traitorous secret. At the same time, listeners subscribe to Royal’s energy to coincide with their “villain era,” while this… Read more »
After releasing a mesmerizing sole single in 2023, Boys Of Fall has returned with two exciting bits of news today! Marking their first full collection of new music, the four-piece pop-punk group is expected to release their fourth studio album, which is self-titled, on April 26. Additionally, the group has also shared that their debut single from the album, “Stray,” will arrive on streaming platforms on March 1. Of their forthcoming self-titled record, vocalist Michael Martenson—who produced, mixed, and mastered the entire album—shares, “I don’t even know where to start. To think we’d get to four albums is something none… Read more »
GHØSTKID has announced a new album, Hollywood Suicide, and dropped the first single from the record, “FSU.” The new full-length comes out on March 22 via Century Media Records, ahead of their upcoming spring tour with Black Veil Brides, Creeper, and Dark Divine. The post-hardcore act embodies an edgy and (positively) offensive realness that hasn’t been in the scene for a bit. Dramatic make-up, masks at times, but overall, they appear like varieties of the undead, especially in the music video for the new single. All of which makes GHØSTKID stand out as new proverours in the genre. Vocalist Sebastian… Read more »
After the gripping release of their fierce single “Vampyre” earlier this year, it’s no secret that New Years Day is priming themselves for an explosive 2024. The dynamic five-piece, fronted by the commanding Ash Costello, continues their momentum by unveiling their latest single, “Secrets.” Accompanying this exciting news is the announcement of their highly anticipated fifth album, Half Black Heart, slated for release on March 1, 2024. Of the group’s forthcoming release, Costello shares, “One of the reasons why Half Black Heart is so special is because we were able to reunite with our original lineup.” “Secrets” emerges as a… Read more »
In any creative realm, inspiration often blossoms through the cross-pollination of diverse influences. Beauty School Dropout, a tenacious trio dedicated to carving out their own niche space in the rock genre, embodies this notion to create their own unique identity. Drawing from alternative, pop, and even a subtle touch of grunge and hip-hop, they’ve seamlessly woven these threads into a harmonious fusion of musings. Fresh off of the release of their sophomore full-length album, READY TO EAT, and actively on an extensive tour promoting the October 13 launch, Beauty School Dropout’s 9-track collection bursts with hit after hit of radio-ready… Read more »
While not officially on the When We Were Young Fest 2023 bill, Cassadee Pope is popping up left, right, and center for special guest performances at the festival. Yesterday afternoon, during Yellowcard’s performance, they were joined by Pierce The Veil’s Vic Fuentes for the live collaborative debut of their single “Three Minutes More.” Following their performance with Fuentes, Cassadee Pope jumped on stage for a heartwrenching, beautiful collaborative rendition of the band’s 2003 hit “Only One.” Now, as we’ve entered into the second date of the festival, Pope was caught on stage performing “Are You Happy Now?” alongside Michelle Branch… Read more »
When We Were Young Fest has just officially reached a new level of excitement when two unexpected and iconic figures in the music world joined forces on stage. Pierce The Veil’s Vic Fuentes made a surprise appearance during Yellowcard‘s set, sending shockwaves of thrill through the crowd with a collaborative performance of “Three Minutes More,” which is featured on Yellowcard’s recently released EP Childhood Eyes and features PTV. As Fuentes stepped onto the stage during Yellowcard‘s set to join vocalist William Ryan Key at the mic, the crowd thunderously erupted. Additionally, former Hey Monday vocalist Cassadee Pope joined Key for… Read more »