Reports last week that Apple was close to agreeing to a $3.2bn deal to acquire Beats Electronics were greeted by thunderous and opinionated mainstream media attention.
The foursome known as American Authors are about to be much more than the soundtrack to Lowe’s commercials (where you might recognize their single “Best Day Of My Life”).
For his forthcoming fourth album The Midsummer Station, Owl City’s Adam Young did something he has never done before: he collaborated with co-producers, co-writers, and other artists. The album is a culmination of crisp, finely-tuned vocals, and explosive pop tunes that will delight the moment they hit.
It’s a good thing for Ryan Key that there’s no age requirement on nostalgia. His band, Yellowcard, is on the brink of a bright future thanks to a hit single that reminisces about the past. “It covers a broad, general topic without being too cheesy about it,” Key said of “Ocean Avenue.” “It’s one of those songs that kind of just captures that feeling of nostalgia and missing home and trying to get somewhere in your life that you can’t find anymore, because you’re all old and everything sucks and you’re not with your friends anymore.” Those sentiments seem better… Read more »
I had high expectations for this album, and that’s not necessarily a good thing. I’m suppose to be impartial and objective, right? When a new album comes in, should certain bands be given a step up or step down because of some internal bias? Ok, right now, you’re thinking ‘just get on with the review, already’; and normally I would get right into telling you about how much I like this album. I would tell you that Sean Mackin brings a unique sound to the guitar-bass-drum, three-chord element that typically defines this genre. I would mention that the vocals are… Read more »
For a special edition of this week’s Tuesday Ten, our sister station idobi Howl brings you the top ten heavy acts to keep your eyes on.
As is the nature of the content cycle, we’ve laughed, we’ve cried, and now we’re waiting for what comes next. This month we say a heavy-hearted goodbye to a lot of horror and action titles across Netflix. Among the most devastating losses are Jumanji, La La Land, The Terminal, and Sausage Party. So don’t miss your chance to watch them one last time before November 1. As we bid these titles farewell, we also get a fresh new array of titles coming to the streaming behemoth across the month. Here’s everything leaving Netflix this November. Leaving November 1st – 8th:… Read more »
Winona Fighter is back with a brand-new video for their upbeat punk-rock song, “Subaru” via Rise Records. The video harkens back to modern comedy classics including Anchorman and Wayne’s World. Vocalist Coco Kinnon says, “Dan [Fuson], Austin [Luther], and I are never not having a little laugh so it was really awesome to let our natural selves shine on set. We took inspiration from our favorite comedy shows and movies growing up. From Anchorman (a movie that came out when we were kids) to I Think You Should Leave (a show that has us in a choke hold as adults)… Read more »
On the verge of their farewell shows and their impending official split, Issues have surprise dropped a new single, “Since I Lost You.” Bassist Skyler Acord takes on vocal duties across the new single, delivering a groovy, metal-infused track that complements his R&B style. While the group may be bidding their fans farewell, they certainly have not left them empty-handed. This track serves as an open love letter to their fans as well as a parting gift. Towards the close of 2023, the group, now consisting of the three remaining members—Adrian “AJ” Rebollo, Skyler Acord, and Josh Manuel— released their… Read more »
New Years Day is beginning their 2024 by sharing their brand-new single, “I Still Believe,” from their upcoming album Half Black Heart. The record is due out March 1 and is currently available for pre-order. Plus, the heavy rockers previously released hard-hitting singles “Secrets,” “Vampyre” and “Hurts Like Hell.” “I Still Believe” is marked by urgent, pulsing instrumentals, soaring vocal runs, and a glowing determination throughout its lyrics. Check out the new song below. Vocalist Ash Costello says, “The first song we wrote for our new album was actually ‘I Still Believe.’ It was during the summer of 2020, amidst… Read more »
