Real Friends has announced their massive Forever And Ever And Ever And Ever And Ever And Ever And Ever Tour tour. The “Midwest Trash” punks are ready to release their new album Blue Hour on October 11 with singles “Waiting Room,” “When You Were Here,” and “Our Love Was Like A Sad Song.” Then, they’re spending the rest of the fall headlining venues across the U.S. The tour kicks off on October 21 at Madison, Wisconsin’s High Noon Saloon and wraps up on December 1 at Cleveland, Ohio’s The Roxy. Plus, Real Friends is bringing along Can’t Swim, Carly Cosgrove,… Read more »
InVogue Records boasts a wide array of amazing artists including Diva Bleach, Boys Of Fall, In Her Own Words, Mouth Culture, and beyond. Today, the Findlay, Ohio-based label added thrilling metal artists Advents to its roster. Additionally, Advents launched their label debut track and accompanying music video, “Liminal.” Formed in 2020, the New York City-based band notes, “‘Liminal’ delves into a conflicted mental state where you find yourself torn between two choices. You’re stuck in what is best described as liminal space, struggling to break free. As you grapple between these choices, it may be easier to wander into the… Read more »
Today is a big day for Destroy Boys fans. Not only did the band release their brand new album Funeral Soundtrack #4, and on it is also a very cool collab. New track “You Hear Yes” features the raw, rage-fueled sonics of both Mannequin Pussy and Scowl—two prominent acts in the hardcore and punk scenes. The lyrics describe what every woman and non-binary person know all too well. The artists sing, “I’m sick of being stared when I’m alone/I’m sick of being scared on my walk home/I’m sick of being trapped by what you impose/You hear yes, when I say… Read more »
Known for his work with The Used, Bert McCracken recently dropped his latest single under his solo project robbietheused with “The Feels.” The track follows the singer’s previous release, “Just A Little Bit.” Like its predecessor, “The Feels” is accompanied by a bright claymation music video. This time, the visualization includes cute animations of McCracken singing to an audience of emojis, zombies attempting to plant a garden, and a little ghost enjoying it all. “This song was inspired by my ongoing battle with mental health and is about learning to lean into love and acceptance,” McCracken says. “It was written… Read more »
It might be BRAT Summer, but it’s time for analysis paralysis Fall. Four Year Strong has officially dropped their eighth studio album and unleashed a music video for track 3, “maybe it’s me.” Maybe it’s me (see what I did there?), but analysis paralysis is quickly climbing the shortlist for album of the year. The album bursts with unfiltered energy offering an amalgamation of sound and bending genre to their will. The group has received a plethora of praise, including from peers such as Real Friends, who wrote, “Congrats my dudes” and A Day To Remember frontman Jeremy McKinnon who… Read more »
After teasing a “very cute” surprise for the Summer School Tour date in Denver on August 6, Scene Queen officially shared that she got to be part of a fan’s engagement. On Instagram, the “Whips & Chains” singer shared, “Operation engagement was a success. I was so excited when I got a dm asking if I would help out with this weeks ago and it finally happened in Denver last night. Congrats to @jennchak and @jessicapaigelynn.” Additionally, Scene Queen noted on Twitter/X, “One of the most magical moments I’ve gotten to be a part of happened in Denver last night.”… Read more »
While wrapping up their Eras Tour run with Taylor Swift, Paramore received some cool news. According to ChartMasters, the “Hard Times” band ranks as the 20th most-streamed rock act on Spotify. Speaking on the news, Hayley Williams took to Instagram to post a story. She says, “We are one of only two bands that include women in the Top 20 of all time. Of course I’m beyond honoured, but in my lifetime I hope to see more women, more LGBTQ+, and black/brown talent on this list. Also ‘rock’ is funny… are Paramore a rock band or just not quite 100%… Read more »
Real Friends has revealed a new single and accompanying music video for “Our Love Was Like A Sad Song.” Preceded by “Waiting Room” and “When You Were Here,” the track will be featured on the band’s recently-announced upcoming record Blue Hour, due out on October 11. While on Sad Summer Fest, Real Friends gave attendees the inside scoop on the record before its initial announcement. In a pamphlet, they shared, “Thank you for spending time with us today at Sad Summer Fest. We appreciate the energy you give us as well as the opportunity to play our songs for you.We… Read more »
On the brink of the release of their upcoming album Five Dice, All Threes, Bright Eyes have dropped their latest single from the full-length “Rainbow Overpass” featuring Alex Orange Drink of The So So Glos. Known to go big, it makes sense for the band to also announce an extensive North American Tour. The track follows their June release of “Bells And Whistles.” Where that song utilized easy-going instrumentations, “Rainbow Overpass” features gritty hits and fast-moving rhythms. Though they’ve collaborated before, vocalist Conor Oberst says this is the first time Alex has sung on one of their tracks. “He’s kinda… Read more »
It’s been a busy year for The Plot In You and they aren’t slowing down anytime soon. Following their run in Europe, the band will make their way back to the States in the fall for their upcoming U.S. tour. The tour announcement comes after the drop of the band’s latest single “Been Here Before,” and will follow the release of their upcoming album Vol. 3, which drops November 8 via Fearless Records. The band will be supported by Currents, Zero 9:36 and Wind Walkers. Tickets for the upcoming U.S. run go on presale tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7. General tickets… Read more »
