Following the release of their viral single “My Drummer’s Girlfriend,” ALT BLK ERA—sister duo Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam—is back with their new single “Straight To Heart.” The track is set to appear on the band’s 10-track debut album, Rave Immortal. It arrives on January 10, 2025, via Earache Records. Secure your pre-orders here. Rave Immortal is exceptionally personal for Nyrobi who details “my hidden disability that is a result of chronic illness that took hold during my teens and left me bed-ridden for years. I take the listener through the shadows and share the pain of abandonment I felt, and the solace that… Read more »
Following their explosive run on the debut idobi Radio Summer School Tour, which concluded this past weekend, Magnolia Park has officially unleashed their ferocious new single, “The Void.” The group shares across their social platforms, “Our new song “The Void” is out now! This song means the world to us and is about dealing with paranoia and depression.” Originally making its debut at the kick-off date of the Summer School Tour on July 10 in Cleveland, OH, the track opens with a chilling glitched-out voiceover that announces, “Welcome to The Void.” The song then erupts, unleashing a tempest of thunderous… Read more »
Ahead of the release of the deluxe edition of somebody in hell loves you, Sydney Sprague has teamed up with Kevin Devine (Kevin Devine & The Goddamn Band) to release the latest single off the album “i tried my best.” The track will be featured on the upcoming album and follows the release of “tell me” featuring Kississippi. Alongside grooving rock guitars, the two vocalists harmonize as they sing of life’s worries and anxieties. Speaking on the collaboration, Devine says he was “fully floored” by Sprague and the intricacies of the track. “The strength and specificity of the songwriting, the… Read more »
Riot Fest is coming up fast, and with it comes the announcement of the festival’s official aftershows. Featuring sets from Sum 41, Hot Mulligan, Anthony Green, and so many more, fans will want to finish their festival day long after the final headliner. Before the festival starts on September 20, festival-goers can enjoy music two days prior. The late-night shows kick off on Wednesday, September 18, with two concerts featuring appearances from Sum 41 with Drug Church and Many Eyes, and St. Vincent. Thursday night includes headliners from New Found Glory and The Chisel with support from Sincere Engineer and… Read more »
If you have a hard time getting to your cup of coffee to start your day, your morning could get a little more exciting. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of American Idiot, Green Day and Keurig have teamed up to drop an exclusive limited-edition brewer and coffee kit. This isn’t the first time the band has dabbled in coffee. In 2015, the group created Punk Bunny Coffee (formerly Oakland Coffee,) where they produced organic, Fair Trade Certified coffee. Earlier this year, the company partnered with Keurig Dr Pepper to create their own K-Cup pods. “We are on the road… Read more »
Your New Music Friday playlists are in for a treat! Marianas Trench has surprise-dropped another single, “Down To You,” from their forthcoming LP Haven, due out on August 30 via 604 Records and Warner Music Canada. Talk about a band that’ll keep you on your toes! Preceded by tracks “Lightning And Thunder,” “A Normal Life,” and “I’m Not Getting Better,” “Down To You” is an electrifying song with soaring falsetto, cinematic sonics, and more. “And everything all come down to you/I just don’t work, not without you/I twist and turn, all around you/And in the end, it all comes down to… Read more »
If you’re anything like this writer, your emo heart is bursting, counting down the days until Disney releases their pop-punk-inspired album, A Whole New Sound. With covers from Simple Plan‘s reworking “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King and Magnolia Park‘s cover of “I2I” from A Goofy Movie, New Found Glory has unearthed their rendition of “Part Of Your World” from The Little Mermaid. “In approaching this song, I sat with the lyrics and melodies for a while,” New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert shares. “I realized that to make people feel what Ariel’s feeling, we needed… Read more »
In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30 in 2023, Sweet Pill has covered “There, There” by The Wonder Years for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation record. The track originally appeared on The Wonder Years’ 2013 full-length, The Greatest Generation, which celebrated its 10 year anniversary last year. “Our rendition of ‘There, There’ by TWY is out now streaming everywhere, happy 30th birthday @hopelessrecords,” Sweet Pill shares in an Instagram post. “When we were asked to pick a song to cover for this opportunity, doing @thewonderyearsband was a no brainer. We had such an incredible time with them on… Read more »
Following the release of summer singles “Lost In Space,” “Take Me Back,” and “Chasing Low Vibrations,” Foster The People has officially released their fourth studio album, Paradise State Of Mind, via Atlantic Records. This marks the indie rock sensation’s first full album drop since 2017’s Sacred Hearts Club, featuring hit single “Sit Next To Me.” Across its 11 tracks, Paradise State Of Mind is widely inspired by the 1970s, notably infused with a range of jazz, gospel, and Motown. While Foster The People returns to the indie scene with their beloved ethereal vocals and sultry synth tones, they have matured… Read more »
Rising pop-punk artist Penny Bored has officially signed with Open Your Ears Records. The solo project from Dallas native Faith Alesia is the perfect new music offering for those obsessed with Y2K pop-rock à la Hilary Duff, Aly & AJ, and beyond. “Dance In Hell” is scheduled to appear on Penny Bored’s EP I’m Bored!, which arrives on September 13. “I’m Bored! is all about navigating your 20s,” Alesia says. “We experience heartbreak, navigate friendships, gossip, and even learn to own up to our own mistakes. This collection of songs breaks down my journey of entering a new phase of… Read more »
