Ahead of their fifth studio album, Boston Manor has released the lead single “HEAT ME UP” to generate excitement for their forthcoming full-length Sundiver. The single is dark and mysterious but carries a certain warm familiarity to it. Accompanied by two earlier releases, “Container” and “Sliding Doors,” the album carries resounding themes of understanding and second chances. In discussing the album, frontman Henry Cox says, “Going into the pandemic, we knew our next record would be a double album released in two parts. The first a short shadowy-noiry electronic record set over one night and the second a sprawling rock… Read more »
Just in time for the start of summer, The Used have announced the arrival of their B-sides album, MEDZ, which is slated to drop on June 21. Additionally, the group has released the gripping title track. Vocalist robbietheused shares a C.S. Lewis quote to unveil the deeper meaning of the B-sides collection: “Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say ‘My heart is broken.’” Opening through an… Read more »
It’s the most wonderful time of year once more. Eurovision is back, and it continues to get bigger and more prominent worldwide. Though it is known as the institution that turned ABBA into superstars and showcases the wildest and weirdest creations that Europe has to offer, there is still room for some rock ‘n’ roll in the ranks. Over the years, pop has been the predominant genre in which countries project their entries. Though guitars have been making their way slowly but surely, they sometimes take the whole competition by storm. From masked monsters and nu-metal stalwarts to glam-rock superstars,… Read more »
Following the recent departure of longtime guitarist/clean vocalist Richard Rogers on April 27, 2024, SECRETS has shared their first new music since their 2022 full-length album, The Collapse. The track, aptly titled “Despair,” tackles the gripping narrative of losing hope and drowning in anguish. Read more: Dark Divine Ignites On Fiery New Track, “Burn The Witch” The new track wastes no time in making its presence known, kicking off with a digitized, glitchy effect. This haunting introduction sets the tone as the pummeling instrumentation and thunderous drum work crash in with unrelenting force. The brutal guitar riffs slice through the… Read more »
According to several reports, including confirmation to Consequence and Pitchfork, the legendary record producer Steve Albini has passed away due to a heart attack. He was 61 years old. An iconic figure in the alternative music industry, serving as a musician, producer, audio engineer, and founder/owner of Electrical Audio recording studio in Chicago, IL, Albini was born on July 22, 1962, in Pasadena, CA. Albini worked on some of the most well-known albums across more than three decades, including Pixies’ debut album Surfer Rosa (1988), Nirvana’s In Utero (1993), Frank Iero and the Future Violents’ Barriers (2019), Laura Jane Grace’s… Read more »
On the heels of their single “Up All Night” featuring the legendary Nile Rodgers reaching No. 27 on the Alt Radio Chart earlier this year, The Ramona Flowers dropped by the idobi Radio Studios in North Hollywood, CA, to put on a special performance of their dance-worthy 2022 single, “California.” The four-piece group, comprised of vocalist Steve Bird, guitarist Sam Dyson, keyboardist/guitarist Dave Betts, and drummer Ed Gallimore, stipped down the sun-soaked single for a more relaxed tonality. “‘California‘ is a song about self-development, making a positive change to be a better version of you, for yourself and others,” lead… Read more »
In celebration of five years of No Earbuds, the music PR firm run by industry veteran Jamie Coletta, the inaugural No Earbuds Fest is on its way. The day-long punk music-lovers dream show takes place on June 15 at Pomona, California’s The Glasshouse. Early in the spring, No Earbuds released their first wave of artists, which included Glass Beach, We Are The Union, Jhariah, Dollar Signs, Teens In Trouble, J.R. Slayer, and La Fonda. Today, the full No Earbuds Fest lineup finally dropped. Pool Kids are also set to headline along with performances from Queen Of Jeans, talker, Grave Secrets,… Read more »
The Dead Boy Detectives AKA George Rexstrew and Jayden Revri stop by for a chat. Our Rioters also get into Challengers, Fallout, and some of the anime picks they’ve been loving lately.
Following their departure from FEVER 333 in 2022, guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta are back to share their new project, House Of Protection. “It’s Supposed To Hurt” marks their debut and is produced by ex-Bring Me The Horizon‘s Jordan Fish. The stellar duo are now signed to Red Bull Records. Initially, they dropped their first (literally) fiery teaser on April 22 and rapidly gained thousands of Instagram followers. On “It’s Supposed To Hurt,” both Improta and Harrison show off their vocal prowess. They offer a unique mix of grungey, dissonant verses and yearning screams in the chorus. House… Read more »
Jagwar Twin is currently on fire, to say the least. At the top of this month, he celebrated his hit song, “Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa)” entering the Billboard Top 40 charts at #39. This comes after the song was already sweeping across the Hot Alternative Songs and Hot Rock & Alternative Songs. The tune was also TikTok’s Viral 50 Chart and Global Spotify Viral 50 charts. It has certainly been a big year so far for the singer, songwriter, producer, and storyteller, Roy English who performs under the alias of Jagwar Twin. Watch: Jagwar Twin Performs Hit Song “Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa)” Live Today we go… Read more »
