I spoke with a long-time friend of mine and a great singer-songwriter named Cassadee Pope. We spoke about her recent win on NBC’s The Voice, her New Years Eve performance, life in general, the ups and the downs throughout the past couple years musically, and much more.
If you’re a fan of 90s rock, the forthcoming Every Possible Way charity compilation is a must-add to your holiday wishlist. The album reimagines hits from Weezer, The Verve, and the like from the voices of Liz Cooper, White Denim, and beyond. Additionally, the record, which arrives on December 13, aims to raise awareness for gun violence prevention. So, 3Sirens Music Group will donate to Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund to support the cause. Today, singer-songwriter Delacey shared her piece for the charity compilation, a cover of Third Eye Blind‘s “Losing A Whole Year.” She says, “Two things I feel… Read more »
It’s been a busy fall for Until I Wake, who just wrapped up their tour with Rain City Drive. Also, in October, the band announced their forthcoming album Renovate, due out on December 6 via Fearless Records. Today, they offer listeners another taste of what’s to come with an invigorating new single from the LP, “Messenger” and its accompanying music video. The track is preceded by “Renovate,” “The Reverence,” and “Hole Hearted.” Check out “Messenger” below and pre-order your copy of Renovate now. “Messenger” Lyrics: I had a dream, emptiness as far as the eyecan see. I felt the air around my feet… Read more »
Indie-rock lovers have been patiently waiting for half•alive‘s third studio album, Persona, to drop, and the day has officially arrived. In addition to releasing their glowing 11-track record, the band has also revealed a massive tour as well as a new music video for “All My Love (Imperative).” Filmed entirely on Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, the “All My Love (Imperative)” music video explores the “consistent state of busyness is normal in a city like Los Angeles. We don’t know how to rest. We don’t know how to differentiate what we do from who we are,” lead vocalist Josh Taylor says.… Read more »
As is the nature of the content cycle, we’ve laughed, we’ve cried, and now we’re waiting for what comes next. This month we say a heavy-hearted goodbye to a lot of horror and action titles across Netflix. Among the most devastating losses are Jumanji, La La Land, The Terminal, and Sausage Party. So don’t miss your chance to watch them one last time before November 1. As we bid these titles farewell, we also get a fresh new array of titles coming to the streaming behemoth across the month. Here’s everything leaving Netflix this November. Leaving November 1st – 8th:… Read more »
While we’re waiting for what will surely be another monumental and nostalgic year at When We Were Young Fest, here are five throwback core memories we’re hoping to relive at the festival. You still have a few days to download the idobi App to enter for a chance to win 2 tickets to the SOLD OUT Saturday, October 19, When We Were Young show. Enter here or below! Win 2 Tickets To When We Were Young 1. Hearing Deep Cuts From My Chemical Romance’s Beloved Album The Black Parade My Chemical Romance has a vast discography ranging over two decades,… Read more »
At the tail-end of last week, Waterparks announced via a lengthy statement posted to their platforms that they were “canceling the release” of INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 2: LOST IN THE PROPERTY. In the post, the trio shared that they would be “dropping one final track from the album titled GUILT,” which has officially arrived. Coinciding with the statement the band shared, which details vocalist Awsten Knight “constantly being in the headspace of re-approaching my issues with religion is very unhealthy and continues to take its toll on my mental wellbeing,” the track and accompanying short film opens through a voiceover introduction.… Read more »
If God made you an animal, your time is now. Better Lovers announced their forthcoming debut LP, Highly Irresponsible. The record is due out on October 25 via SharpTone Records. Preceded by 2023’s God Made Me An Animal EP and 2024 singles “Two Alive Amongst The Dead” and “The Flowering,” the group unleashed their gripping intro into their new album cycle with “A White Horse Covered in Blood.” The heavy-hitting Greg Puciato (ex-The Dillinger Escape Plan) vocals in tandem with Jordan Buckley‘s (ex-Every Time I Die) riffs offer a stunning first taste of what’s to come. The music video does… Read more »
Since the day “Misery Business” became the anthem of a generation, it became a cliche rite of passage for female pop-rock vocalists to be compared to Hayley Williams upon entering the pop-rock scene. Whether they truly resemble the neon-haired powerhouse or not, the inevitable comparisons are unrelenting. It is simultaneously flattering and frustrating as these artists strive to create identities of their own in a brutally competitive industry. If you are a fan of powerful vocalists and the unique flair of pop-rock, I implore you to listen to these 10 femme pop-rock artists of the modern era. Each one possesses… Read more »
Hey Violet are celebrating the end of International Women’s Month by channeling an unapologetic appreciation and love for female-identifying artists. Fresh off the release of their latest single, “Uncomplicated,” via Hopeless Records earlier this year, Hey Violet’s leading duo, sisters Nia and Rena Lovelis are poised to close out the month by spotlighting six influential female artists who have left a lasting mark on their journey as women and musicians. Drawing inspiration from a diverse spectrum of musical talent, the band pays homage to the raw emotion of alt-rock icon Alanis Morissette while honoring the poetic rebellion of Patti Smith.… Read more »