In Jimmy Eat World’s video for “Sweetness,” the band remains essentially stationary as the world around it changes at a blurring pace. It’s an example of art imitating life, as the band’s self-titled latest album has brought about a change never before experienced in the Mesa, Arizona, quartet’s eight years together: mainstream success. “It’s loosely based on a general journey of what a band goes through as they start and as they progress,” drummer Zach Lind said of the clip. “There’s not really a story line to it. It’s more of a very cool, unique-looking video that will hopefully look… Read more »
Jimmy Eat World, Lil’ Romeo, and Adema were among the seven artists who received their first gold records from the Recording Industry Association of America in March. On the rock front, self-titled albums by Jimmy Eat World, Adema, and G. Love & Special Sauce and Default’s The Fallout reached the 500,000 mark. On the urban tip, R&B artist Keke Wyatt’s Soul Sista and pint-size rapper Lil’ Romeo’s self-titled debut met the half-million milestone, as did country singer-songwriter Chris Cagle’s Play It Loud. Jaheim was the only artist to score a first-time platinum award (for sales of 1 million) in March… Read more »
Jimmy Eat World have announced their own headlining UK tour for this month. This is due to the cancellation of Blink 182’s tour, which Jimmy Eat World would have been supporting. Last year the band confirmed two dates – 25 January: London’s Astoria, 26 January: Wolverhampton’s Wulfrun Hall – that they would be headlining. A single, The Middle, is due for release on 28 January 2002. It follows Salt, Sweat, Sugar and is taken from the band’s self-titled album. Today’s Announcement Adds Three Dates Preceding The London And Wolverhampton Shows: 17 January – Glasgow QMU 18 January – Liverpool UNI… Read more »
Jimmy Eat World have announced details of a two-date headlining UK tour and seven dates supporting Blink 182 in January 2002. The band’s next single has also been confirmed. The single, The Middle, is due for release on 28 January 2002. It follows Salt, Sweat, Sugar and is taken from the band’s self-titled album. A tour, consisting of seven dates supporting Blink 182 and two headlining dates in London and Wolverhampton, has been confirmed. The Dates Are As Follows: 10 January 2002 – London Wembley Arena – supporting 11 January 2002 – London Wembley Arena – supporting 13 January 2002… Read more »
You might think that after parting ways with a major label, Jimmy Eat World would take the opportunity to further indulge in the thoughtful experimentation that marked 1999’s Clarity, their second and final release on Capitol. After all, no label means no more A&R guys frowning at songs like Clarity’s 16-minute-plus “Goodbye Sky Harbor,” with its drum-loop buildup and crescendo of overlapping, programmed vocals. But left to their own devices, Mesa, Arizona’s favorite sons made their most straight-up pop record to date – Bleed American, which hit stores Tuesday. “Things still got pretty gnarly in the studio as far as… Read more »
New Found Glory took to the Ghost Stage at 7:25 PM at Las Vegas’ When We Were Young Fest to play through their 2002 record Sticks And Stones. However, they also played their reimagining of “Part Of Your World” from The Little Mermaid. The cover appeared on the recent Disney pop-punk compilation, A Whole New Sound. Check out New Found Glory—or New And Glory—performing “Part Of Your World” below. Listen to Disney covers from Meet Me @ The Altar, Mayday Parade, LØLØ, Yellowcard, Tokio Hotel, and many more right here. Check out the full tracklisting below. A Whole New Sound Tracklisting: New Found Glory will take to… Read more »
In tandem with their return to the stage on February 28, Fall Out Boy released a brand-new music video for “So Much (For) Stardust.” Their latest album’s title-track video was preceded by videos for “Hold Me Like A Grudge,” “Heartbreak Feels So Good,” and “Love From The Other Side.” Unlike those music videos, the new one features a special star: Miami Heat player Jimmy Butler. Now, many chronically online Fall Out Boy fans may recall Butler from his meme moment when he arrived at Miami Heat media day in full emo hair with eyeliner and piercings. “Emo Jimmy Butler” truly… Read more »
Before they hang up their old Chuck Taylors one last time and ride off into the sunset, saddles ablaze with triumph and glory for their final full-length release, Heaven :x: Hell, slated to arrive via Rise Records on March 29, Sum 41 has delivered an unforgettable performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, treating us to a legendary display of pop-punk prowess. The group announced in May 2023 that, following their double-album release in 2024 and a world tour, they would bid Sum 41 farewell after nearly 30 years. While emotions run high regarding their breakup, there’s still so much to look… Read more »