Your inner teenager is calling, and it wants you to rock out with Senses Fail and Saves The Day on their upcoming New Jersey vs. The World Tour! The 2000s emo explosion was a defining cornerstone in music history, bringing albums like Saves The Day’s Through Being Cool and Senses Fail’s Let It Enfold You. These albums were made by teens, for teens, and perfectly encapsulate the trepidatious unease that fuels the intoxicating exuberance and despair of youth. Few records have had the kind of influence on the pop-punk and emo genres as Through Being Cool did through its 1999… Read more »
Roe Kapara fits in a genre all of his own, one that is best summed up as “bleak bangers.” Using his wide platform and catchy alternative sonics, he tackles topical issues. Rightfully so, he confronts the idea of “the American dream” and its empty promises. Today, he shares one of his most scathing indictments on systemic failures with “Life In America.” If you are capitalism’s No. 1 hater, this song is a must-add to your playlist. “Come see the carnival/We’ll laugh at the poor/They all dance in desperation/Watch them crawl on the floor/You stole the fruits of my own labor/I’ve… Read more »
Following the release of their debut full-length record Nowhere, which arrived on May 9, Chicago’s Friday Pilots Club announced a massive tour spanning North America. The tour begins on September 13 at Vancouver’s Fox Cabaret and concludes in their home city at Metro on October 25. “We’d kind of been working with the title of Nowhere for the record and I’ve been trying to figure out why it felt right to me,” bassist Drew Polivick says of the LP’s name. “Sometimes you end up at this place that’s not exactly what you thought it was gonna be. We all had… Read more »
Wallows is gearing up to release their third album Model on May 24 via Atlantic Records. However, before the big day, Wallows is giving us one more taste of what’s to come with their new single, “A Warning.” The illuminating new song is preceded by “Calling After Me” “Your Apartment” and “Bad Dream.” Featuring glistening, yet melancholy, indie pop instrumentals, the chorus says, “You could’ve given me a warning ‘cause you had me holding out for nothing/Oh, you could’ve given me a warning if you knew that all your walls would cave in/Yeah, I could’ve given it some more, but… Read more »
As Letdown. mastermind Blake Coddington prepares to kick off festival season at the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, the alternative, post-emo act has unveiled their latest single, “Raincoat.” As the song unfolds, it opens with a steady drum beat and gentle guitar plucks, setting the stage for Coddington’s signature vocal delivery. With each note, his voice rises, carrying the listener into the heart of the anthemic chorus. There, Coddington’s explosive and commanding vocals propel to the forefront, bursting through thick layers of sound with undeniable power and emotion. The continued pulsating instrumentation serves as a stunning, intense backdrop to Coddington’s… Read more »
With only a few short months standing between us and the highly anticipated new Stand Atlantic album, WAS HERE, the Aussie darlings have treated fans to the mesmerizing allure of their latest single, “LOVE U ANYWAY.” Accompanied by a swoon-worthy music video, “LOVE U ANYWAY” delivers a double dose of intoxicating passion that’s as irresistibly sugary-sweet as it is captivating. Departing from their signature pop-punk sound, Stand Atlantic unveils a softer side in “LOVE U ANYWAY,” showcasing the versatility and depth of the four-piece. With its infectious melodies, the track marks an exciting new chapter on WAS HERE. “‘love u… Read more »
Coheed and Cambria is offering a one-off single, “The Joke” with an intergalactic, The Joker-themed music video. Vocalist Claudio Sanchez says, “The meaning behind ‘The Joke’ is basically, if you need a punching bag, I’ll be that guy.” The music video takes place in The Amory Wars universe with the fan-favorite character “Al The Killer.” Check out the track, which comes from the Vaxis II LP sessions, below. In tandem with “The Joke,” Coheed and Cambria also released “Deranged,” a remixed/remastered b-side which was previously released in 2011 as part of the Batman: Arkham City soundtrack. Beginning in July, Coheed… Read more »
Metal quartet Kittie just announced their first full-length record, Fire, is arriving everywhere on June 21 via Sumerian Records. This marks the band’s first new record in 13 years. Though, they shared multiple singles in 2024, including “We Are Shadows,” “Eyes Wide Open,” and today’s release, “Vultures.” “10 years ago, if someone would have told us that we would be releasing new Kittie music in 2024, we’d have dismissed them right away. It feels like something deeper than fate that’s brought us together again, allowing us to create something fearless and magical for you,” vocalist Morgan Lander says. “We’ve worked incredibly… Read more »
Arriving on the heels of his Fearless Records debut single “synthesizer,” DE’WAYNE has unleashed his brand new track and accompanying video for “lightweight.” “This song is about the UNDERDOG, the lightweight in the fight…” DE’WAYNE shares in a press release. “I wanted to explore the concept of combining boxing and love in the same song. The idea of not giving up in a fight is equivalent to not throwing in the towel in a relationship or a goal you really want to achieve in life. So I just took that and ran with it on lightweight.” He continues, “‘lightweight’ is… Read more »
Basically, 2024 is the year of Mannequin Pussy. The Philadelphia band released their fourth studio record I Got Heaven on March 1 via Epitaph Records and have been on the move ever since. The band is currently touring the U.S. right now before hopping across the pond to play in Europe and the UK this summer. Excitingly, if you didn’t grab tickets for their spring dates, Mannequin Pussy just added new U.S. dates for the fall. The new tour dates begin on September 26 in New Haven at Toad’s Place and end on October 26 at Tampa’s The Orpheum. Margaritas… Read more »
