Pale Waves is entering a new era with the release of “Perfume” and with the announcement of their fourth album, Smitten. The 12-track LP is set to arrive on September 20 via Dirty Hit. “Perfume” sees queer joy at the forefront of its lyrics. “When I saw you I knew it was over/I just laid down and surrendered/Oh, laying in the fields with you/Please tell me that we can make this last forever,” vocalist Heather Baron-Gracie sings over euphoric alt-pop chords. “‘Perfume’ is the perfect introduction into the new world we’ve created,” Baron-Gracie says of the track. “It’s queer, feminine,… Read more »
After wrapping up the first leg of their Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs Tour earlier this year on March 30 at the Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, NV, Alkaline Trio has announced the tour’s second leg. Kicking off on September 11 in San Antonio, TX, and running through September 29 in Newport, KY, Spanish Love Songs and SLOMOSA are slated to support the iconic trio on the road. Sharing the news on their social channels, AK3 shares, “Weeeeeee’re Baaaaaaaack! Excited to announce new US tour dates for the second leg of our Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs tour!” Fan presale tickets and… Read more »
Following the release of 2024 singles “cheerleader” featuring Waterparks and “absolutely nothing,” phem is back with the supercharged, hyperpop-infused single and lyric video for “donuts.” “I was eating donuts in the kitchen/I was working overtime fuck an intermission/I was doin’ donuts in my Benz/Parking lot of 7-Eleven and then I said/I was doin’ better you listened/That’s what I expected from you way back then,” the artist sings. Check out the synth-infused new track below. “[D]onuts are a metaphor for so many things…one being in that flow state, or a never-ending cycle [you] wish would end. [T]his song is multi-leveled. [T]he… Read more »
It’s no secret that Bert McCracken and his legendary band, The Used, are having a sensational 2024! Following the release of their ninth studio album, Toxic Positivity, last spring, the impending arrival of their B-sides album, MEDZ, in just a few weeks, and their summer headline tour kicking off on June 20, McCracken also recently launched his unique, pop-centric solo project robbietheused. “Just A Little Bit,” which arrived on May 31 to enormous praise, is McCracken’s into a poppier avenue. He shares, “I’ve always tried to push for the poppy stuff for The Used records. And the band really likes… Read more »
The debut episode of Beauty School Dropout’s new podcast, Out Of Pocket, has finally arrived! Premiering last night, Tuesday, June 11, at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, the guys dive into the highs and lows of their weeks. They share memorable Coachella moments including their favorite sets and the press around Grimes, the sweetness of spending an entire day in pajamas, the frustration of parking tickets at 2 AM, and even where they’d buy their dream house. Hint hint, it would not be in Downtown LA. And yes, they do name-drop Taylor Swift. Check out the full debut episode below… Read more »
Following the release of his cathartic new single “Sunshine” last week, MOD SUN has announced a co-headline tour this fall with lovelytheband. The extensive, 30-date tour is scheduled to kick off on September 28 in San Francisco, CA, and will wrap up on November 11 in Los Angeles, CA. Ticket presale will begin this Wednesday, June 12, at 10 AM local time, while Spotify and local presale will begin on Thursday, June 13, at 10 AM local time. General on-sale will begin this Friday, June 14, at 10 AM local time. Tickets can be purchased here and here. Check out… Read more »
Laura Jane Grace has officially dropped the gorgeously filmed “I’m Not A Cop” music video. The visual features herself and her wife, Paris Campbell Grace, portraying Reno 911 police officers “patrolling” the streets of Chicago, IL, where they live. “I’m Not A Cop” is pulled from LJG’s recently released Hole In My Head full-length record. Of the new release, she shares in an Instagram caption, “Are you a cop? Are you surrrrre you’re not a cop man? You know by law you have to answer that question otherwise it’s … actually I’m not a lawyer so don’t quote me on… Read more »
The Used are on quite a roll this year! With their B-sides, full-length MEDZ arriving on June 21 and the group preparing for the kick-off of their summer tour, they have announced their fall headlining tour with Plain White T’s and Raue. Excited about the tour, Plain White T’s shared on their social platforms, “We’re hitting the road this fall with @theused! Get ready for an epic tour you won’t want to miss.” Read more: The Used Announces B-Sides Album ‘MEDZ,’ Releases Title Track Tickets for the group’s forthcoming fall headline run will be available on Friday, June 14, at… Read more »
It’s Pride month and the nerds are here and queer and joined by the wonderful and talented musician (and TS’s favorite co-worker!) Hason! We have a long awaited chat about his journey into music, his vision and his activism! Join us as we play Hason’s music and talk about what the future holds for the budding (yes, that was an intended pun) LA artist! Check out all of Hason’s music and as Hason says “It’s a great day to be alive!” Don’t panic! It’s organic!
We are back for Season 2 of Punk Goes Pride!! In this episode Tate talks all about our upcoming Pride Month event in Los Angeles on June 15 at Frogtown Brewery. He gives a deep dive on the bands that are performing including Hopeless Records artists Hey Violet and phem as well as the debut from Buzzkill. idobi Radio is partnering with the Los Angeles LGBT Center and Tate chats all about their wonderful organization. It’s a great time!
