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 up music video releases for “Dancer,” “Gift Horse,” and “Grace,” IDLES is back with new visuals for their TANGK track, “POP POP POP.” Shot on location in Iceland, “POP POP POP” focuses on lead vocalist Joe Talbot moving through the snow-capped mountains and lanes. In their new album era, IDLES is proving over and over again that “Love Is The Fing.” Joy really is an act of resistance. Over simple, infectious, and utterly groovy beats, Talbot sings of “freudenfruede,” which means finding joy in others’ happiness. Talbot says, “It’s a song about the beauty of having a kid and… 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 »
twenty one pilots‘ frontman Tyler Joseph and his wife Jenna have a brand new bundle of joy. On April 12, Tyler officially shared that the couple’s son Tommy was born. This means that daughters Rosie and Junie are officially big sisters. In a recent Twitter/X post, Tyler shared that fans can “just wait for [Jenna] to post about it and act all ‘no way congrats’.” Additionally, in the comments of the post, Tyler says that they chose the name Tommy as it is the name of his great uncle. You can see the first shared photo of Tommy Joseph below.… Read more »
blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has us all on the edge of our seats! He has listed the drum kit featured in the “EDGING” music video for auction on Trophy.com. With its iconic red-and-white-striped DW design, this kit has already garnered a staggering bid of $32,000 and will remain open for bidding until April 22, 2024, at 3 PM. The description of the kit reads, “Experience the rhythm and power of Travis Barker’s iconic drum set, most recently showcased in the Blink-182 “EDGING” music video. This meticulously crafted set features a dynamic array of components designed to deliver unparalleled sound quality… Read more »
Following back-to-back shows on April 2 and 3 in Mexico City, blink-182 has unfortunately been forced to cancel their final two Mexico dates today, April 5, and tomorrow, April 6, due to an illness in the camp. In a statement sent to fans, the band’s camp shared, “Sadly, blink-182 shows, April 5 and 6 at Palacio De Los Deportes in Mexico City, have been canceled due to illness.” The statement continues, informing ticket-holding fans that refunds will be processed back to the point-of-purchase card for tickets purchased online. Ticket holders who purchased their tickets through ticket offices or Ticketmaster Centers… Read more »
twenty one pilots are officially taking Clancy global with the announcement of The Clancy World Tour kicking off on August 15 in Denver, CO. The pair has also unveiled their highly-anticipated latest offering, “Next Semester,” serving as the second glimpse into their upcoming full-length album set to arrive on May 17 through Fueled By Ramen. The duo’s new single is quintessential twenty one pilots with a hint of DIY punk, most evident through the gritty accompanying music video directed by Andrew Donoho. Of the new single, they share on their Instagram, “The Next Semester music video is here. Cannot wait… Read more »
2024 is the year of IDLES. The British punk band has been sharing dazzling singles including “Dancer,” “Gift Horse,” and “Grace” ahead of their LP release TANGK, due out on February 16. Of course, the album release will be followed up by a year-long world tour, hitting much of North America, Europe, and the UK. As we wait to hear the full record, IDLES dropped one more music video for “Grace,” and they’re following in the footsteps of Coldplay. If you recall Coldplay‘s iconic “Yellow” music video of Chris Martin walking down the beach in the early morning, this “Grace”… Read more »
Today marked a major milestone for blink-182. The trio’s world-famous “All The Small Things” just crossed the mark for one billion streams on Spotify. As of publication, this is their only song to reach this many streams. Additionally, “I Miss You” from 2003’s self-titled record is a close second, with just under 729 million streams. This Enema Of The State, Jerry Finn-produced single boasts myriad musical triumphs. After its September 28, 1999 release, it almost immediately charted at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Alternative Airplay, and later peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 6. Of course, this timeless hit… Read more »
Enter Shikari and FEVER 333’s Jason Aalon Butler release their latest collab with the new single “Losing My Grip.” This is both acts’ first new music in 2024, ahead of their upcoming arena tour in the UK and EU. With innovative traits from both artists, the new song joins Butler’s fast-paced delivery and socially aware lyrics with lead singer and producer Rou Reynolds‘s distorted electro mix that’s solidified in unity with equally aggressive vocals from both. Butler says that he’s always been a fan of Enter Shikari; “they are an entity in their own lane.” That’s evident on this track,… Read more »
