After surprising fans in May with two new tracks as well as the announcement of their forthcoming 10-track collection, with you in spirit, Balance And Composure has offered the latest preview of the album with the release of “Believe The Hype.” Additionally, the group has issued an official music video with the new single. Vocalist/guitarist Jon Simmons shares, “We were writing these songs for the pure reason of having an outlet and getting together with your friends, no pressure. We were longing for it, and we found it as soon as we got together. We didn’t want that train to… Read more »
Emo legends The Used and Taking Back Sunday have announced that they will co-headline a tour for the first time in over a decade this fall. The news comes as the cherry on top of the exciting second leg of Taking Back Sunday’s North American Headline tour, set to hit the road next week on July 24. The band will be playing songs from their latest album 152, an album that delivers renewed ambition from the group. Speaking of new tracks, The Used recently released a vibrant and heart-pounding new deluxe B-sides album. MEDZ was released on June 21 via… Read more »
Following a massively successful spring run on their …Is A Real Boy Tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the group’s breakout album, …Is A Real Boy, Say Anything has announced a second fall leg of the tour. The group shares in a social media post, “17 shows full of grunting, screaming, sweat, lactose free milk, tears (we’ve cried on stage get over it), NA beers, shredding to NoFX backstage, and…. hopefully not any blood, but if anyone wants to incorporate some fake blood into their concert-drip-fit, please send receipts or make a story where you’re trying on the outfit in… Read more »
On July 14, Pop Punk Summer Camp. had its inaugural event in Flagstaff, Arizona. Headliners included Mayday Parade and The Maine, who played their new single “Touch.” It also featured performances from The Wonder Years, The Summer Set, Real Friends, Cassadee Pope, and Daisy Grenade. Of course, with so much talent all in one place, there was bound to be a thrilling crossover that made non-attendees experience major FOMO. During their performance, Brian Logan Dales of The Summer Set invited Pope onstage to perform “Teenagers.” The track comes from their 2022 album Blossom, and was originally performed with Against The Current‘s Chrissy Costanza. Check… Read more »
After nearly a year and a half of buildup, Cassadee Pope is officially back to her roots on her new full-length Hereditary. “This album follows my journey of self discovery so closely that I feel a little nervous to share certain things,” Pope shares in a press release. “But I needed to let it out. Creating this album was like a 2 year therapy session that continues to be there for me even after its completion” “I remember feeling this weight lifted off my shoulders when I stopped letting anger consume me. The resentment was like a blanket I thought… Read more »
Viral sensation Jagwar Twin is back with a thrilling new collab. The “Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa)” singer teamed up with indie rock darlings lovelytheband to craft “tomorrow [ANGLE OF ETERNITY]” via Big Loud Rock. Jagwar Twin says, “I’ve been friends with Mitchy [Collins, lovelytheband vocalist] for many years. We grew up around the same music scene and Mitchy played me the original demo of ‘Broken’ and the first lovelytheband songs in my garage. Mitchy has always been an incredible songwriter and the whole band is so talented. It was such a pleasure to be able to do something together.” Read… Read more »
After releasing dazzling, nostalgia-inducing singles such as “North Star,” “Baby’s Breath,” and more, Northbound‘s Juniper is finally here via Smartpunk Records. Across his 10 tracks, Northbound, aka Jonathon Fraser, harkens back to the early aughts sonics that many elder emos still hold close in their hearts. On Instagram, the artist shares, “Juniper is here. In summer ‘22 we rented a small house in Miami and began the process of what would unequivocally become the most chaotic 2 years of my life. After we finished tracking, @samguaiana somehow convinced me to move to Los Angeles with him. Soon after I moved, my ear… Read more »
ONE OK ROCK is delivering pummeling, urgent modern rock in their first offering of 2024, “Delusion:All” featuring a cinematic accompanying music video. The powerful song is part of Kingdom IV: Return of the Great General, which just hit theaters in Japan. The chorus is brutal yet poignant. “Why does it feel/Like they don’t feel anything?/I pray there’s a future behind those walls/(But maybe I’m delusional)/Let’s make a deal/Pretend this bastard democracy/Is just how we want it and we’re not exhausted,” the band sings. Check out the full “Delusion:All” music video below. In May, ONE OK ROCK announced their fall 2024… Read more »
JULES IS DEAD is back with another witchy punk-rock banger, “Eternally (undeath)” via Atlantic Records and TAG Music. They describe the track as “a love song about a vampire romance inspired by my obsession with gothic film and literature.” This marks the Canadian artist’s first 2024 offering, which was preceded by “Spells And Power Thoughts,” “My Own Hell,” and “Red Is My Favorite Color.” With help from Point North’s Jon Lundin, iconic pop-punk producer Kyle Black, and Additionally, JULES IS DEAD notes, “Songs can be really empowering and you can write about a lot of things that are hard to… Read more »
Ahead of their massive North American tour, scheduled to kick off this fall, Marianas Trench has unleashed their hopeful new single, “I’m Not Getting Better.” The track, which follows the release of “Lightning And Thunder” and “A Normal Life,” will appear on the group’s upcoming, untitled project, expected to drop later this year. Told across the group’s signature theatrics and synth-heavy backdrop, “I’m Not Getting Better” offers an upbeat reflection on self-doubt and the resilience needed to overcome life’s obstacles. Vocalist Josh Ramsay’s remarkable delivery navigates the listener through the emotional highs and lows, showcasing the full breadth of his… Read more »
