Wake me up when… the coffee finishes brewing! Building on the foundation of their decade-old Oakland Coffee brand, Green Day has introduced their new brand, Punk Bunny Coffee. The trio—Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool—has also partnered with Keurig Dr Pepper (KDRP) to further their commitment to sustainability. “For years, our band has been immersed in making damn good organic coffees with a strong focus on sustainability,” Dirnt shares in a press release. “Now in our 10th year, we are launching our new brand, Punk Bunny Coffee, and are proud to announce that we have been working closely… Read more »
It’s the most wonderful time of year once more. Eurovision is back, and it continues to get bigger and more prominent worldwide. Though it is known as the institution that turned ABBA into superstars and showcases the wildest and weirdest creations that Europe has to offer, there is still room for some rock ‘n’ roll in the ranks. Over the years, pop has been the predominant genre in which countries project their entries. Though guitars have been making their way slowly but surely, they sometimes take the whole competition by storm. From masked monsters and nu-metal stalwarts to glam-rock superstars,… Read more »
Ahead of their support run alongside Dayseeker, which kicks off today in Buffalo, NY, Rain City Drive has issued a collaborative single, “Medicate Me,” with vocalist Rory Rodriguez. “‘Medicate Me’ is about chasing the high of a toxic relationship to escape boredom/complacency,” frontman Matt McAndrew shares of the new release. “Featuring Rory Rodriguez from Dayseeker, produced by Daniel Braunstein, mixed by Zakk Cervini, it was a blast to bring this song to life with such talented people.” Together, McAndrew and Rodriguez harmonize seamlessly, their vocals entangling through the vibrant instrumentation and culminating in a chorus that is both mesmerizing and… Read more »
After teasing the cover, David Byrne has finally released his reimagination of Paramore‘s “Hard Times.” This follows the band’s take on Byrne’s classic track “Burning Down The House,” which they covered as part of the Talking Heads tribute album Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense via A24 Music. Both tracks will be out on April 20 for Record Store Day on a limited 12″ LP. “The band told me that their song ‘Hard Times’ was inspired by Talking Heads,” Byrne said in a Twitter post. “So I learned and recorded my version of their great song with a horn section.” Fascinatingly, this arrives… 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 »
Everyone has their favorite record, song, and artists they live for. That also includes the Grammy-winning trio Paramore. BrooklynVegan interviewed the 2024 Record Store Day Ambassadors about what they love listening to. As emo staples, it completely makes sense that one of the first records vocalist Hayley Williams bought was from another iconic act. “Thursday’s Full Collapse, on white vinyl,” she explains in the interview. Drummer Zac Farro jumps in that while he doesn’t fully remember what his first vinyl purchase was and says it might’ve been one of many albums from The Beatles. He also recalls what CD he… Read more »
Megan Thee Stallion isn’t only a chart-topping queen of rap with such hits as “HISS” and “Savage,” she. is an alternative lover through and through. Aside from loving anime and even being a 2024 Crunchyroll Awards presenter, she is also an alt baddie for her recent collaboration with Spiritbox. Together, the two artists made the “Cobra (Rock Remix)” which reimagined Megan‘s original “Cobra” with a heavy metal edge. In a recently released Women’s Health cover interview, she shared that she even listens to Paramore when she works out. “The hotties that know me wouldn’t be surprised to know that like… 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 »
The most bittersweet day has finally arrived. Sum 41 officially dropped their final record, the double album entitled Heaven :x: Hell. Of course, the supercharged quintet has another music video, as well, for the track “Dopamine.” Lead vocalist and upcoming author Deryck Whibley shares, “I can’t believe after all this time, our new and FINAL album is ready to be heard. I really hope you enjoy it and I can’t wait to see you out on the road celebrate the final shows with us.” Out now via Rise Records, Sum 41‘s Heaven :x: Hell is the perfect bookend to a… Read more »
