Today is a big day for Taylor Acorn. Paving the way as one of the leading ladies of the pop-punk scene, the powerhouse just dropped a new version of her song “Coma” featuring the legendary Cassadee Pope (Hey Monday, ‘The Voice’). Expressing the mixed emotions that come with a toxic relationship, the new version is empowering to listen to, as each vocalist’s tones pierce through the mix with defined clarity. Writing the song together alongside Dan Swank, this collaboration is a special one to both Acorn and Pope. Their mutual respect and adoration for both each other’s talent and the… Read more »
Our favorite Arizona band, The Maine have shared an incredible cover of “Cruel Summer” from Taylor Swift’s Lover album. The cover starts with soft, roomy guitars before pushing forward into a synth-driven chorus. John O’Callaghans vocals are somber and beautiful as always. This is a cover we never knew we needed, but are so grateful for. The Maine have also recently announced that they will be re-recording their sophomore album, Black & White. In true Taylor Swift inspired fashion, they are doing this in order to re-claim the record, as it was their only major label release. The Maine’s vocalist John… Read more »
Sad Summer Festival is back for another year! The tour kicked off in Florida and the line up included Taking Back Sunday, The Maine, PVRIS, L.S. Dunes, Hot Mulligan, Mom Jeans, Stand Atlantic, and Cliffdiver. idobi photographer Maysa Askar made it out to The Sound in Clearwater, FL and covered the whole day in case you missed out. Check out her gallery below and try to make it out to a date in your city! Taking Back Sunday The Maine PVRIS L.S. Dunes Hot Mulligan Mom Jeans Stand Atlantic Cliffdiver
Dropping their first song since 2022, Bearings is back with their brand new single, “Gone So Gone.” Released via Pure Noise Records, the band is introducing fans to a new era of bangers, with this first single marking the beginning of a release campaign for their upcoming LP, The Best Part About Being Human. The album is set to drop on August 18. Describing the record, the band said, “‘The Best Part About Being Human’ is being alive and the second best part is writing an upbeat and exciting record with your brothers in a small house in North Hollywood.… Read more »
Thursday is hitting the road this September for a 12-date North American tour. The post-hardcore outfit is bringing GEL and Vinnie Caruana out with them as opening acts and emerging artists Pinkshift and koyo on select dates. The tour will begin on September 7 in Syracuse, NY, and run through September 23 in Birmingham, AL. Before and in between their headlining gigs, Thursday will be playing a few festivals this summer and fall, including Chicago’s iconic Riot Fest and both Is For Lovers Festivals in Tennessee and California. The post-hardcore outfit will also perform their 2003 record, War All The… Read more »
Ahead of their album drop on July 7, Sad Park has issued their emotionally introspective new single, “CAROUSEL.” “CAROUSEL” is the second preview of their forthcoming album NO MORE SOUND. With its dreamy melodies, atmospheric soundscapes, and heartfelt lyrics, “CAROUSEL” takes listeners on a captivating sonic journey. The track delves into themes of longing, self-reflection, and the cyclical nature of life’s ups and downs. The poignant vocals and instrumentation create a sense of vulnerability and raw emotion. Read more: “December” By Neck Deep Is Now Certified Gold in US “‘CAROUSEL’ is about wishing you could freeze a moment in time…knowing… Read more »
Sad Park have revealed the details of their new album NO MORE SOUND, their first for their new label Pure Noise Records.
The Maine will be joining the Sad Summer Festival and we could not be more thrilled. Taking Back Sunday is headlining the event and they’ll both be joined by PVRIS, Hot Mulligan, Mom Jeans, Stand Atlantic, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Head Automatica, L.S. Dunes, and Motion City Soundtrack.
This week Bowie caught up with Jess whilst out on the road for Sad Summer Fest. Jess has been touring with her band the Summer Set and gave us the run down on her bandwagon being pulled over by the police for being too heavy (and a number of other crazy fines) on their only day off, upcoming tours, doing a live stream of their headline show at the Basement East Nashville (and what goes along with that), tour logistics, her Dad’s band Shine on Floyd and Bowie gave us the run down on her gigs and depleting green rooms!… Read more »
Sad Summer Fest makes a stop on their tour at Orlando Amphitheater in Orlando, FL. idobi photographer Maysa Askar captured most of the festival including Waterparks, Neck Deep, State Champs, and more. Check out photos below from the tour in case you missed out on this run!