Magnolia Park have undoubtedly risen to the top of the scene in the last year. Today, the Epitaph Records pop-punk band have shared a brand new single, “Breathing” featuring nothing,nowhere. and announced the release of two EPs coming late summer. The double release includes Moon Eater and Soul Eater, both slated to drop on August 18th. Magnolia Park have once again created a pop punk masterpiece, all while remaining true to their unique style. Although they rose to the spotlight via TikTok, they continue to prove they are much more than just an internet sensation. “Our music is always about creating… Read more »
The Riot grrrl movement began in the early 1990’s at the forefront of feminism, punk music, and political commentary. It was a genre built out of anger, frustration, and rage entirely crafted by badass women. These women aimed to express emotions considered acceptable for male songwriters at the time, but far less common for women. Growing out of the Pacific Northwest but quickly spreading across the country, acts like Bikini Kill and Sleater-Kinney paved the way for many bands to come in the future. Speaking on topics like sexual assault, domestic abuse, anarchism, and female empowerment, the movement was much… Read more »
California cool kids, HUNNY have returned today to release a brand new single “big star” and share the news of their upcoming sophomore album. Hunny’s New Planet Heaven is set to drop October 6th via Epitaph Records. “big star” glimmers with a new-wave groove, presenting the band at their purest form. Glittery guitars, catchy melodies, and a hint of shoegaze gloom show the group is back to their roots. The band released the first single from the album, “action –> reaction” back in April ahead of their support slot on the Waterparks tour. Guitarist Jacob Goldstein shares on the new… Read more »
Grunge-rock duos Teenage Wrist and Softcult have joined forces for a captivating collaboration on the all-new track, “Still Love.” This powerful song is pulled from Teenage Wrist‘s highly anticipated third album, also titled Still Love, set to release on August 8 via Epitaph Records. The upcoming 12-track collection showcases the band’s evolution and features a range of other exciting collaborations, including SA Martinez, Sister Void, David Marion, and Heavenward. With Still Love, vocalist/guitarist Marshall Gallagher and drummer Anthony Salazar have taken on the role of producers, crafting their most expansive and intricate collection of songs to date. From the jump,… Read more »
Today the alt-rock prodigies, The Linda Lindas have shared a brand new visual for their track “Too Many Things“. This song was their first single following their most recent album release, dropping ahead of their Coachella performance. The group joined forces again with their long-time collaborator Ryan Baxley for this new music video. In the video the band members play numerous characters across the hustle and bustle of a cozy diner atmosphere. They tackle perspectives of patrons, waitresses, hostesses, cooks, and dish washers. If you have ever worked in the service industry, this video is sure to feel familiar. The… Read more »
Following the success of his recent release, “shame,” guccihighwaters makes a triumphant return with his latest earworm, “DON’T TALK ABOUT LOVE,” via Epitaph Records. This compelling song delves into the themes of reluctance to commit to a relationship after trust has been shattered, showcasing guccihighwaters‘ ability to explore complex emotions through his introspective songwriting. In “DON’T TALK ABOUT LOVE,” guccihighwaters once again demonstrates his prowess as both a songwriter and producer, skillfully navigating the challenges of moving forward. The track’s raw lyrics, coupled with an arrangement of darkwave synths, create a seamless blend of indie-pop and R&B, further accentuating the… Read more »
Following their atmospheric collaboration with Loathe in the form of 2022’s “Is It Really You?”, Teenage Wrist have launched a new era of the group with their latest single, “Sunshine.” The duo unleashed their latest effort earlier in the month and have issued the track’s accompanying video today. “Sunshine” is a departure from the LA group’s previous releases which incorporated elements of grunge, shoegaze, and alternative rock. Instead, their new single is a high-energy, captivating track that draws on a more streamlined approach to indie rock. Highlighted by vocalist Marshall Gallagher’s vibrant vocal delivery and melodic hooks, “Sunshine” beams with… Read more »
A band formed during the pandemic, poptropicaslutz! came onto the scene fast and hard. Quick after their inception, the duo signed to Epitaph Records in the summer of 2020 and began releasing music at a rapid rate. poptropicaslutz! is a genre-surfing hyperpunk band at their core, but both draw considerable inspiration from a variety of genres and decades. They showcase their glitched-out, auto-tuned melodies with the feel of 2010’s SoundCloud Rap, Myspace era indie pop and over-produced alternative rock. Today the group has announced a lengthy US tour with support from Chloe Lilac, Sophie Powers and DJ aldrch. The tour… Read more »
Epitaph Records trio, THICK have announced new tour dates this summer running from early June through July. The tour will kick off on June 8th in Portsmouth, NH and wrap up on July 22nd in New York, NY. The Brooklyn-based band will bring Crooked Teeth, Bad Waitress, Grumpster and TVOD along for support on select dates. Last August, THICK released their newest full-length album, Happy Now, boasting grunge-punk filled tracks such as “Loser“, “Happiness“, and “Tell Myself“. If you want to catch this sick line-up live, the tickets are on sale now! Check out the dates below and grab yours… Read more »
Epitaph Records newest signing, Roe Kapara, has taken the scene by storm. You may recognize him from one of many viral videos featuring Kapara sitting stoic in front of a vintage television that is playing an old cartoon or classic movie. Usually with guitar in hand, he drones the soft melodies to the viewer with lyricism that is reminiscent of a perfect blend of The Front Bottoms, Microwave and Jeremy Zucker. With many popular songs like “Preacher“, “Everyone’s Dying (Grandma’s Drunk Again)“, and “Everything’s Fine (Nuke Song)” featured on the album, Kapara still finds away to make the other tracks… Read more »
