It may only be August, but spooky season is in full swing with the release of the trailer for the upcoming HBO It prequel television series Welcome To Derry. The upcoming series was first announced in March of 2022. The prequel is set to take place in the 60s, in the world of Stephen King’s novel It’ The show will expand what fans know about the town of Derry as seen in the 2017 version of It and the sequel It: Chapter 2. In case you need a refresher, the films followed the “Losers Club” and their unfortunate experiences with… Read more »
Ahead of their massive summer and fall tour schedule kicking off in less than two weeks, Badflower has dropped their contemplative and nostalgia-inducing “Detroit.” Featuring flashbacks from old photoshoots, old shows, and life on the road, the track is anchored by the line “I wanna feel the way I did when we started/It’s so depressing having everything I wanted.” “I think anyone who has achieved something that they always thought they wanted has felt the disappointment in finally reaching that goal. It’s like, ‘I have it, now what do I do?,’” frontman Josh Katz contemplates. “And then you realize how… Read more »
Siiickbrain (Caroline Miner Smith) came by the idobi Radio Studios to chat with Fish on Gone Fishkin about her new EP dizzy spells, which officially dropped earlier this summer on May 31. During the chat Siiickbrain talked about the new EP, her aesthetic approach to the EP’s videos, and how she works to change her set depending on who she’s opening for. Only 5 years into her musical career, she has and continues to accomplish so much by raising the bar with each release. Siiickbrain is known for her monstrous scream across her discography and has been dubbed one of… Read more »
Magnolia Park has officially set our world in motion as they just announced a collaboration with Disney for the A Whole New Sound pop-punk album. The cover track is scheduled to arrive this Friday, July 26. The teaser, which features a car stereo tuning into guitarist/backing vocalist Tristan Torres’ iPhone at full volume, instantly hooks listeners with vocalist Joshua Roberts’ undeniable prowess as he screams the opening lines of “I2I” from the 1995 classic A Goofy Movie. As both a Disney fan and a Magnolia Park fan, we could not think of a more perfect cover for the Florida group… Read more »
Dark Divine has shared their punishing new single, “Digital Numb,” ahead of their massive touring schedule this summer and fall. “In a world captivated by technology, AI, and a constant desire for innovation and distraction, it’s so easy to lose sight of ourselves and how dependent we have truly become,” vocalist Anthony Martinez shares. “We rely on technology that promotes standards of living that are impossible to achieve and maintain. This song is a declaration of self-analysis and rejection of the control that we have been put under through our technologically centered lives.” Read more: GWAR Create Rock ‘N’ Roll… Read more »
Following a massively successful spring run on their …Is A Real Boy Tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the group’s breakout album, …Is A Real Boy, Say Anything has announced a second fall leg of the tour. The group shares in a social media post, “17 shows full of grunting, screaming, sweat, lactose free milk, tears (we’ve cried on stage get over it), NA beers, shredding to NoFX backstage, and…. hopefully not any blood, but if anyone wants to incorporate some fake blood into their concert-drip-fit, please send receipts or make a story where you’re trying on the outfit in… Read more »
LØLØ fans have a LOT to look forward to this year! Following the release of her debut full-length, falling for robots and wishing i was one, earlier this summer, the pop-punker has been on the road supporting the release on jxdn’s When The Music Stops Tour. Following her run with him, she is scheduled to embark on her first-ever headline tour in Europe. “I couldn’t be more excited to bring my first ever headline tour to Europe and the UK!” LØLØ shares. “I have always had my favorite shows out there, so it’s only fitting that Europe and the UK… Read more »
Shelley Duvall, of the 1980 thriller ‘The Shining’ died overnight at her home in Blanco, TX. Longtime partner, Dan Gilroy, reports that Duvall passed in her sleep due to complications from Diabetes. Gilroy told The Hollywood Reporter, “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley,” Duvall began her career in 1970 after Robert Altman cast her as Suzanne in Brewster McCloud. She also appears in hits such as McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Annie Hall, and most notably as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick‘s The Shining. Alongside costar… Read more »
After supporting Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello at his Electric Ballroom London show, ALT BLK ERA is rocking out with their new single, “My Drummer’s Girlfriend.” Sisters and bandmates Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam are about to take over the scene with their grunge-laced guitar riffs, high-energy vocals, and infectious sonics. Plus, the band’s 10-track debut album, Rave Immortal, will arrive 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… Read more »
Tampa-based rap/metal fusion Nevertel has dropped their latest single, “SYM” (Shut Your Mouth). The song features high-energy verses from rapper and producer Raul Lopez and is bridged by vocalist Jeremy Michael’s blood-curdling screams. The track itself is a dynamic arrangement that seamlessly shifts its beats from pop to metal. Alongside its lyric video, “SYM” promotes a sense of self and the journey towards finding that person. Lopez shares, “‘SYM’ was written between a weird period in my life where I felt like I had lost all my confidence in who I was and what I was making.” Read more: The… Read more »
