If you’re “so, so single,” love Sabrina Carpenter, or can’t escape her viral single “Espresso,” then this fresh off-the-press parody courtesy of Games We Play is exactly what your day needs! Following the release of his debut album, Life’s Going Great, his recent headline tour and his support run with Fall Out Boy earlier this year, Games We Play mastermind Emmyn Calleiro has gone viral on TikTok after creating a parody track sung over Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso.” The pop-punk newcomer opens the video, asking Sabrina Carpenter to “please watch this video” before starting the track at a low volume. As… Read more »
Following the original release of “Reasons,” which arrived in April 2023 alongside electronic artists Excision and Wooli, The Devil Wears Prada has reissued the collaborative single. Only this time, they have tapped Hopeless Records artist LØLØ to lend her talents to the track. “I was really excited when TDWP asked me to feature on this track,” LØLØ shares in a press release. “I’ve always thought they were so awesome but never thought I’d end up collaborating on a track with them. I think I probably just got a lot cooler.” “When we made ‘Reasons’ with Excision and Wooli, we knew… 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 »
After announcing their forthcoming third studio album, The Crucible Of Life, earlier this week, The Home Team have launched a double feature music video for their new singles “Roommates” and “Overtime.” “‘Roommates’ and ‘Overtime’ are two sides of the same coin,” vocalist Brian Butcher shares. “I’m not super into astrology, but I do admit that I identify pretty heavily with the descriptions of my sign of Gemini in that I flip flop between two sides of myself. These songs are a conversation between those two sides. ‘Roommates’ is from the perspective of a driven, organized and motivated side of me,… Read more »
Honey Revenge frontwoman Devin Papadol has surprised fans with an updated “open verse challenge” of Stand Atlantic’s recent collaborative single, “GIRL$.” The original track features fellow Hopeless Records labelmate Lynn Gunn of PVRIS and BRUSES. The new addition to the song adds a punch of poppy feminine aggression. “I love this song,” Papadol writes in her Instagram caption. “So I did my best to pay homage to the original verse.” The meaning behind “GIRL$” showcases love and appreciation for queer women. Stand Atlantic vocalist Bonnie Fraser explains, “I wrote it for anyone who’s ever felt squashed by the strange and… Read more »
The Home Team has announced their third album, The Crucible Of Life. The LP is set to be released on July 12 via Thriller Records and will feature Broadside and Intervals each on a track. The album will also include the band’s previously released singles: “Brag,” “Loud,” and “Hell.” Dedicated listeners of the heavy pop act can choose between a black vinyl pressing and an orange “whispy smoke” variant or collect them all, including a special edition white vinyl option, in a bundle. For those who prefer to keep it old school, cassettes and CDs are also available to pre-order.… Read more »
Say Anything is a band that you can’t appropriately compare to any other band. Perhaps you could attempt to use metrics like ticket sales or song charting, but certainly not in any tangible sense of emotion, delivery, or downright weirdness. Say Anything kicked the doors down when they entered the scene with a huge “Fuck You” to any preconceived notion of what a “punk” or “emo” band should be. They didn’t give a shit about being a cog in the music industry machine—in fact, they were pretty loud about their despise for it. They wanted to share their passion for… Read more »
Calling all hotties! Bimbocore royalty Scene Queen has announced the release of her forthcoming debut album, Hot Singles In Your Area. The 15-track album, which features previous releases including “18+,” “Pink Push-Up Bra,” “MILF,” “Finger,” and her recently issued collaboration with 6arelyhuman, “Stuck,” will arrive on June 28 via Hopeless Records. Of her forthcoming album, she shares in a press release, “I wrote an album about growing up in the early 2000s but not exploring my sexuality until my 20s with all the messy and chaotic situations you find yourself in when you’re trying to find yourself and your own… Read more »
Since the launch of his debut single “Flyin’ Pass” in November 2023, Caldwell has been making waves in the country music scene despite his alternative flair. The track has not only climbed various country music charts but also amassed over 2 million streams, solidifying Caldwell’s position as a rising star in the genre. Building on this success, Caldwell has released a remix of “Flyin’ Pass,” featuring the genre-fluid, multi-instrumentalist MOD SUN, and the versatile rapper/singer Yung Pinch. “This song holds a special place in my heart—it all came together when my team and I were in LA, celebrating the iTunes… Read more »
