The Gaslight Anthem just shared a very special announcement. The New Jersey rock quintet is sharing a new History Books—Short Stories four-track EP and you don’t have to wait long at all. Arriving on March 22, the EP is an extension of their 2023 LP History Books and includes a cover of Billie Eilish‘s “Ocean Eyes.” “I was driving my daughter to school and she played it for me on the way and I really took to the song,” says vocalist Brian Fallon. “Then one day we were talking ideas for a cover with our friends and I said, wouldn’t it be… Read more »
It’s the first show of the first day of the new year and the nerds are stoked to celebrate all the new weed legislation that goes into effect this week! We start with a quick story from the Netherlands on how they are in the trial stages of being able to regulate and grow cannabis to enhance the cannabis commerce! Yay! Then we come back to the US and go over what states have some new and very good cannabis laws going into effect in this new year.
Ah, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. A hallowed American institution and a can’t-miss event for Garfield fans. As the New York City-based parade progresses through the streets, so too does it run across almost every television screen in the nation. While the floats and balloons ranging from the Pillsbury Doughboy, Kermit The Frog, and Snoopy have remained iconic for years upon years, we are still fixated on the unbelievable alternative celebrity guest cameos through the mid-2000s and early 2010s. After all, what’s a better precursor to bizarre, unsolicited political dinner conversation than a live performance from Plain White T’s? These… Read more »
Four Year Strong are ready for the holidays with the release of their Holiday Special Live album via Pure Noise. The band previously recorded the set in 2020 as a part of a livestream concert event. Don’t worry though for fans waiting for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday to pass before you turn on the holiday music, there’s no song of the sort in sight here. Along with the album drop comes special merch and vinyl perfect for gift giving to your Four Year Strong obsessed bestie. There are three variants of the live album to pre-order: a blue, white &… Read more »
Celebrated pop-punk group Four Year Strong has made their triumphant return with their latest sonic effort, “Dead End Friend.” Marking their first new music of the year and following the re-recorded release of their breakout album Enemy Of The World, which quickly became a staple of the Warped Tour scene upon its release in 2010, “Dead End Friend” showcases the quintet at their prime. “Dead End Friend” not only highlights Four Year Strong’s signature blend of punk, hardcore, and pop-punk elements that seamlessly weave together across the track, but it also serves as a reminder of the group’s effortless prowess.… Read more »
Today marked a stunning Monday for pop-punk and country fans alike. For a Consequence Of Sound cover story, Paramore‘s Hayley Williams sat down with legend Dolly Parton ahead of her forthcoming album Rockstar. The “Jolene” singer is switching things up and heading for the electric guitar-laden sounds of authentic rock ‘n’ roll. Across 30 tracks, Parton is collaborating with myriad artists on cover tracks, including “I Hate Myself for Loving You” featuring Joan Jett And The Blackhearts and “Let It Be” featuring Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr with special guests Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood. Beyond these collabs, Parton released… Read more »
New Years Day is getting into the Halloween spirit with their merciless new single, “Vampyre.” The heavy and spookily-themed song is a hard-hitting follow-up to the band’s 2022 single, “Hurts Like Hell.” Juxtaposing drop-tuned guitar breakdowns with frontwoman Ash Costello’s soaring vocal delivery, the track tells an empowering story about escaping a relationship with a narcissist. It’s a reminder that no matter how scary it can be, nobody can take away a woman’s power and strength to move forward beyond the pain and trauma. Read more: 9 Alternative Artists To Get You Into The Halloween Spirit Costello explains the symbolism… Read more »
Ice Nine Kills are bringing their ‘Welcome To Horrorwood’ story to a close in style with the premiere of their new track “Meat & Greet”
Year Of The Knife have shared the details of their new album ‘No Love Lost’, now serving as a testament to their last few difficult months.
Yellowcard celebrated the 20th anniversary of their iconic album Ocean Avenue with a sold out show at New York’s Pier 17, and it was life-affirming, emotional and so wonderful.
