Life comes at you fast and music news can break even quicker. With everything that pops up every day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are touring, and all the pandemonium that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week, we track the latest new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business to scene staples with so much more to deliver. This week, we heard singles from an assortment of acts including The Linda Lindas and Scowl,… Read more »
Punk hip-hop artist Gvllow just released a cover of Billy Idol‘s “Eyes Without A Face” featuring special guest MOTHICA. The song will appear on the Sumerian Records’ American Psycho comic book series official soundtrack. “I recorded this song over a year ago because I simply love this song and wanted to do my own cover of it. It’s fun to do covers once in a while especially when it’s a song you really love,” Gvllow shares. “I was blessed to have my buddy Scott Holiday feature guitar on it to bring the solo and all the fun guitar effects to life on the… Read more »
Bad Omens has officially revealed that they’re back in the recording studio, according to posts made on social media in September 2024. Now, the band has dropped an official teaser video, and fans are over-the-moon excited for all that’s to come. The teaser video feels like it is straight out of a horror movie. Eerie visuals include a TV in a dark room playing nothing but static, an empty hospital bed, and a shadowy figure walking down a narrow hallway. The end of the video fades to black, and you can hear a robotic, raspy voice say, “Goodbye, friend.” On… Read more »
After dropping a teaser video in July, it seems like Bad Omens is officially back and cooking up some sounds in the studio. Fans are buzzing after the band posted studio photos with the caption, “TO SOUNDLESS DARK I STARE.” Viewers can see vocalist Noah Sebastian with headphones on singing into the mic and Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson behind the computer. Check out the new band photos below. Bad Omens recently released CONCRETE JUNGLE (THE OST) via Sumerian Records, with features including Poppy, ERRA, WARGASM, and more. Though the band canceled their summer tour in Europe, they are set to headline Mayhem Festival this fall and will also appear at Knotfest in October. … Read more »
It may only be August, but spooky season is basically already here! To celebrate the holiday of tricks and treats, AFI is releasing their All Hallow’s E.P. on a limited-edition 10-inch vinyl for its 25th anniversary. Of the forthcoming release, AFI shared on socials, “To celebrate All Hallow’s EP turning 25 this October, we are releasing a 10” pressing in two new colors – Spectral Pink and Lantern Light. Spectral Pink is only available on @craftrecordings’ webstore.” The four-track record is set to come with a glow-in-the-dark cover and will include a coffin-shaped poster. All records will ship on or around… Read more »
Indie-alternative rising star KennyHoopla has delivered his first new music of 2024, “ONE TULIP//.” Preceded by August 2023’s “keep a window open//,” “ONE TULIP//” is a self-produced masterclass in fusing indie sleaze vocals with pop-punk sonics and raw lyrics to create something that is authentically KennyHoopla. The newly independent artist notes, “I didn’t realize while writing it but I think this song is about how when you’re trying so hard to make sure no one is let down at all but you forget about showing up for yourself.” KennyHoopla continues, “I’ve tried to be of help my whole life and… Read more »
Could Bad Omens be up to something? It seems like it after the band shared a short video online. Since the band announced they’d be taking a well-needed break from touring, they’ve been relatively quiet, only posting about upcoming festival appearances and graphics from their latest release. With how busy they’ve been over the past few years, it only makes sense that the group would be ready to reveal something new. A loading bar on loop, the short video is simple yet intriguing. The band has used similar graphics during their concerts between songs and brief intermissions. It leaves people… 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 »
Scene Queen has gifted us thrilling bimbocore singles including “Whips & Chains,” “Stuck,” and “Finger,” but now, her entire debut album is here. Hot Singles In Your Area is “about growing up in the early 2000s but not exploring my sexuality until my 20s with all the messy and chaotic situations you find yourself in when you’re trying to find yourself and your own power,” Scene Queen (aka Hannah Collins) says. Across her poppy, edgy, and straight-up hot 15-track LP, the artist shares punchy, shimmering sonics and sex-positive lyrics. Plus, the record features the iconic The Ready Set, up-and-comer 6arelyhuman,… Read more »
HEALTH is gearing up for Rat-Girl summer of their own, and they’re kicking it off with a reimagined version of “ASHAMED” from their 2023 LP RAT WARS. The LA-based noise rockers have recruited CHVRCHES‘ frontwoman Lauren Mayberry to add her unique indie pop vocals to the ethereal track. Recently, HEALTH also revealed their SELECTED WORKS album on May 13, 2024 featuring reworked tracks with guest features from Bad Omens, Poppy, Lamb Of God, and more. Check out the crossover below. Throughout the summer and fall, HEALTH is performing on myriad festival stages and headlining their own Rat-Based Warfare shows in… Read more »
