Ahead of his first tour in Australia, Lil Lotus stopped by the idobi Radio studios in North Hollywood, CA and chatted with Nick Major about the upcoming tour (and the horrifying story of a house centipede that prepared him for the spiders down under). They also dive into the deluxe version of his album nosebleeder and the numerous other projects he’s working on like Hospital and If I Die First. Lil Lotus is entering his 30s sober. He talks about how realizing the importance of family, memories, and creating art have helped keep him sober. Plus, you won’t believe his… Read more »
Today marks a new era for rock legends Black Veil Brides. Along with dropping a new music video for “Bleeders” and announcing the forthcoming Bleeders EP, the five-piece has officially signed with Spinefarm Records. The company boasts an array of top rock and metal acts including Sleep Token, Dayseeker, and Creeper. The forthcoming EP is set to release on June 21, according to their website. The three-song release will contain the title track, as as well as covers of Sweeney Todd’s “My Friends” and U2‘s “Sunday Bloody Sunday.” “Prepare for a bloody symphony unlike any other… We are pleased to… Read more »
Action/Adventure has released their new song, “REAL JUICER HOURS” via Pure Noise Records. The track bursts with juicy, hardcore riffs, intertwined with with brightly aggressive vocals that infuse a fresh perspective into their traditional pop-punk sound. They demonstrate their ability to showcase their heavier influences on the new single, all while staying true to their roots. The music video reveals the Chicago act attempting to bake and cook their way through the song. Spaghetti flies and hits the band while they perform before rolling into a Kublai Khan, Knocked Loose-inspired guitar breakdown. With electrifying instrumental work from guitarist, Brompton Jackson,… Read more »
twenty one pilots aren’t going to “Backslide” on their new song. The duo has released the third single from their highly anticipated album, Clancy, which drops on May 24, through Fueled By Ramen. Drummer Josh Dun directs the accompanying music video, which features an obvious call back to one of their most popular eras. A mellow beat begins with the track, contrasting frontman Tyler Joseph‘s monotone, almost harsh rapping. The video starts with a shot of a corner store, where Joseph purchases hamburger buns, before hopping on his bike and riding down changing scenes from suburban streets to darkened backgrounds.… Read more »
Yuyu Kitamura stops by to talk Dead Boy Detectives. Sherin & Philip also get into Back to Black, X-Men ’97, and their fave SFF & paranormal Netflix adaptations.
We’re heading down to Alabama for the inaugural South Star Music Festival! blink-182 and Gwen Stefani are slated to headline at John Hunt Park on September 28 and 29 in Huntsville, AL. Music fans can register to receive the passcode for Thursday, April 25’s pre-sale that will run from 10 AM ET to 10:40 AM ET, with public sale occurring at 10:40 AM ET, onward. The two-day festival includes other popular acts: Shinedown, Beck, Vanessa Carlton, Winona Fighter, and many others. Attendees who are dedicated sports fans don’t need to worry about missing any football games either; South Star Sports… Read more »
Sleeping With Sirens has announced that their debut album, With Ears To See And Eyes To Hear, is getting the vinyl re-issue treatment. The iconic LP will drop on May 10 via Rise Records ahead of the act’s upcoming fall tour. The 2010 release gave fans the timeless emo single, “If I’m James Dean, Then You’re Audrey Hepburn,” igniting the band to scene legend status. “The album that started it all!” Frontman Kellin Quinn excitedly explains how he feels about the re-pressing. “The vinyl looks so sick. Stoked to be re-releasing our very first album!” Pre-orders are live on their… Read more »
The Brits and Aussies are coming overseas to North America this fall! Enter Shikari has announced an upcoming headline tour, and will be bringing You Me At Six and Yours Truly. Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 26 at 10 AM local time, with pre-sale starting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23 at 10 AM local time. Electro-rockers Enter Shikari continued the excitement by announcing their new record, DANCING ON THE FRONT LINE. The album drops on July 5, so fans will have plenty of time to learn all of the screams and know when to start the mosh pit before… Read more »
Jagwar Twin has an impressive knack for delivering songs that stick in your brain after the first listen. His 2023 hit song, “Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa)” perfectly showcases his ability to crawl into your ear and stay there. It is no surprise the song is turning heads. It has a fascinating cadence of melody, bathed over an intricate and strange production. The track has landed all across the Billboard charts, including Hot Alternative Songs and Hot Rock & Alternative Songs. It also swept across the internet in a viral fashion. “Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa)” samples the catchiest and most notable… Read more »
On Friday, April 19, Taylor Swift fans were treated to a surprise double album as the “Anti-Hero” singer released The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. Across the 31 tracks, Swift name-drops many artists including Charlie Puth, Stevie Nicks, and even herself. Believed to be a song about her previous relationship with The 1975‘s Matty Healy, she also mentions pop-punk legends The Startling Line in her track, “The Black Dog.” In a recent post, the band reacted to being named on the album. They said, “Dear Taylor, We heard the song, thank you for name checking our band. We feel flattered… Read more »
