After teasing their new single all month, L.S. Dunes has finally dropped their track “How Dare You” just in time for Valentine’s Day. The modern rock quintet offers nearly four minutes of yearning, gritty screams from Anthony Green, grunge-centric guitar and bass tones, and shredding drums courtesy of Tucker Rule. “The sequel is the same/How dare you/How dare you/Deny A stranger in my skin,” sings Green. Whether you’re looking for a new banger to show off to your S.O. this V-Day or simply building out your punk rock playlist, you’re sure to love this energizing L.S. Dunes offering. Check out… Read more »
The scene’s hottest alt-rockers, Beauty School Dropout, have shared an intoxicating music video for their anthemic 2023 single, “one night stand you.” The track appeared on the three-piece’s 9-track sophomore album, READY TO EAT, which arrived courtesy of Verswire on October 13, 2023. The music video kicks off in color, as it showcases vocalist Colie Hutzler’s dragging his signature hot-pink gaff taped mic across the dusty ground. However, the scene quickly fades and transitions into a striking black and white visual. The black and white overlay of the video further cements the central theme of the track, which is that… Read more »
Marking their first new music of 2024 and perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day, Loveless has unleashed their infectious new single, “Addicted.” And yes, yes we are. While the track explores emotional dependency culminating in addiction (“I lie to you again/She said is it gonna be alright?”), the accompanying music video depicts a life of lush luxury reined in by the group’s success. The portrayal sees vocalist/frontman Julian Comeau and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail indulge in a life of excess after signing away their artistry to a room of execs. Of course, the standout moment of the track is a seemingly subtle… Read more »
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the pop-punk duo girlfriends, comprised of Travis Mills and Nick Gross, has unveiled their sugary-sweet new single, “shut up & kiss me.” The new release marks their debut single arriving via Verswire since the pair’s signing with the VC-modeled company at the end of 2023. The duo’s latest offering is a spirited anthem that delves into the fearless pursuit of love. Infused with the energetic pulse of pop punk’s forefathers, “shut up & kiss me” draws clear inspiration from blink-182 and Green Day, subtly paying homage to their influence through the band’s nuanced songwriting.… Read more »
Jakobs Castle has dropped his single “2 Hours Ago” along with a music video that combines vintage and modernity to deliver a cyber-surf vibe. The track is off of his upcoming debut album, Enter: The Castle, out on April 12 via Epitaph Records. “I stopped giving a fuck 2 hours ago/Now I feel better,” kicks off the chorus, but it isn’t being said in an aggressive tone. The delivery vocalist Jakob Nowell emits equates to shrugging off negativity and rolling around the boardwalk on your penny board. “Everybody needs to stop giving a fuck, sometimes,” the alt-indie artist says. Mixing… Read more »
If you weren’t on the 2024 ShipRocked Cruise, you missed out on a dazzling collab from Afterlife and Dayseeker. Luckily, you can find a snippet of the crossover on Afterlife’s Instagram page. Lead singer Tyler Levenson joined Dayseeker during their set to add screams to 2022’s “Dreamstate” from Dark Sun. In an Instagram Reels caption, Afterlife said, “It’s one of those ‘you just had to be there’ moments!” Maybe if we watch the video enough times, they’ll drop the full live track on YouTube. Fingers crossed! Check out the performance below. Of course, ShipRocked was jam-packed with fun. The cruise… Read more »
On February 10, Paramore announced that they have been named as Ambassadors for Record Store Day 2024. “The discovery of music was always meant to be romantic. Indie record shops are some of the only spaces we’ve at that offer tangible, tactile experience of music discovery,” the band said in an Instagram post. “In this world that feels more disconnected and hostile than ever, it feels important to remain in touch (literally) with what inspires us, empowers us. or simply brings us joy. Thankfully, for all our sakes, there still survives among the chaos, the purity and radical simplicity of… Read more »
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month by empowering and amplifying the voices in our music community, it’s crucial to remember that embracing diversity—whether that includes people of color, women, nonbinary individuals, or LGBTQIA+ voices—is essential every day and not just throughout the 28-30 day monthly calendar period designated for celebrating these individuals. We caught up with the empowering, progressive, pop-punk three-piece Meet Me @ The Altar on February 1 while they were performing in Cleveland, Ohio, to chat with them about diversity and the celebration of marginalized voices. Throughout the day we spent with MMATA and their electrifying… Read more »
Looking for a dazzling new collab for your weekend playlist? Daisy Grenade and The Maine have you covered with their brand-new track, “Liquor and Kerosene.” The duo debuted the track while on tour with The Maine on their Sweet Sixteen tour as seen in their new music video. Lead vocalist John O’Callaghan joined the two onstage to offer his sultry vocals to a verse and chorus. “Falling down forever/Drowning under pressure/Feeling nothing without you,” Daisy Grenade sings in a melancholy tone before the chorus swells with thrilling guitar riffs and soaring vocals. Check out the new track and official music… Read more »
Emerging shoegaze sensations Glixen, hailed as an idobi Radio Rising Artist To Listen To In 2024, have just unveiled their otherworldly and raw new single, “foreversoon.” Serving as their first release of the year, this track introduces listeners to Glixen‘s ethereal sonic realm as the four-piece prepares to embark on tour, kicking off with a support slot alongside Softcult later this month. The track opens with a gritty, grunge-infused guitar riff, saturating the composition with its edgy energy. As the guitar progression culminates with the song’s crushing drum fills, vocalist/guitarist Aislinn Ritchie seizes command with her dreamy delivery to weave… Read more »
