“I won’t settle down, won’t settle down.” These are lyrics that I’ve held close to my heart since discovering The Rocket Summer in early 2022. I’m late to the party, I know, but better late than never. Listening to his song “200,000,” about a million times last year, it ended up reaching the top of my Apple Music Year In Review and remains a staple on my everyday playlist. There’s something about the intimate lyrics and staccato piano hits that make me feel like I’m in a coming-of-age movie. That is why I was so excited to see The Rocket… Read more »
The pop-rock kings, Mayday Parade are sending their fans into a frenzy with their latest Instagram post. Performing their latest single, “More Like A Crash,” the legacy band has joined forces with Magnolia Park and Loveless for a fresh take on the song. Beginning with Derek Sanders’ clean vocals, the clip surprises listeners as it cuts to Loveless frontman Julian Comeau’s harmonies and Magnolia Park singer Joshua Roberts’ emotional screams. Each of the three bands’ fans are showing their excitement in the comments section, as well as asking whether or not a full version of the collaboration will be released.… Read more »
Taylor Swift has thrilled her fans by unveiling the highly-anticipated tracklist for Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), a masterful reimagining of her illustrious third album from 2010. With an impressive collection of 22 tracks, this updated edition follows the successful pattern set by her previously reissued albums, Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version). Adding to the excitement are six captivating new singles, labeled “From The Vault.” The icing on the cake comes in the form of remarkable collaborations with her real-life best friend, the incomparable Hayley Williams of Paramore, as well as the revered rock titans, Fall Out Boy. Williams… Read more »
Evanescence delivered an awe-inspiring performance at Germany’s Rock im Park and Rock am Ring festivals this past weekend, leaving no doubt about their ability to captivate a crowd. The seasoned alt-rock nu-metal group brought their performance to life—pun certainly intended—with a sensational 16-song set, which included the likes of “Going Under,” “Call Me When You’re Sober,” “My Immortal,” and plenty more. During their June 3 performance at Rock am Ring, Evanescence pleasantly surprised fans by inviting Jacoby Shaddix, the vocalist of Papa Roach, to join them on stage for the closing number of their set: their 2003 smash hit single,… Read more »
New York-based newcomer RAEGAN has returned with her new queer anthem “WALTZ” to mark the beginning of Pride Month. This empowering track holds great significance as it was written during RAEGAN‘s senior year of high school, a period when she embarked on her own personal journey as a young queer individual. Through the lens of a lesbian relationship, “WALTZ” skillfully reimagines the timeless tale of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo And Juliet,’ offering a fresh and heartfelt perspective. Moreover, “WALTZ” represents a pivotal moment in RAEGAN‘s life, where she fearlessly embraced her own queerness despite encountering resistance from her parents. This track showcases… Read more »
Intertwining elements of pop-punk and rock with a touch of lo-fi, NOT.MY.WEEKEND‘s latest single “KNOCK.ME.OUT” featuring Sleeping With Sirens‘ Kellin Quinn is a powerful and captivating collaboration. “KNOCK.ME.OUT” explores the themes of finding someone who can instantly uplift you while grappling with an internal identity crisis and the quest for self-discovery. Quinn‘s distinctive vocals blend seamlessly with NOT.MY.WEEKEND‘s energetic sound, striking a perfect balance between vulnerability and intensity. Watch: Beauty School Dropout And jxdn Perform “FREAK UNPLUGGED” Live At The idobi Studios The song’s rich and layered production enhances its musicality. The combination of powerful guitar riffs, pulsating beats, and… Read more »
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KennyHoopla has made his triumphant return with his latest single, “YOU NEEDED A HIT//.” The track, accompanied by a captivating music video, showcases the Cleveland-born artist’s undeniable talent and distinctive sound further solidifying his position as an artist to watch. “YOU NEEDED A HIT//” stands as a formidable and introspective anthem with KennyHoopla expertly weaves together a mesmerizing tapestry of alternative rock, pop, and punk influences, showcasing his distinctive sound in all its glory. From the very first notes, the song seizes your attention with its irresistible hooks and spellbinding guitar riffs. The genius of the track lies not only… Read more »
The controversial and prolific brainchild of Sam Ray, Teen Suicide, have announced they will be hitting stages across the US on tour this summer. The band has quite the impressive discography. Over the last eight years the group have released seven full-length albums, four EPs, and a slew of instrumentals, demos and live recordings. In total, Teen Suicide has released nearly 200 songs. Absolutely insane, right? This doesn’t even include the multitude of other projects and aliases Sam Ray has released music under such as Ricky Eat Acid, American Pleasure Club, Julia Brown, Starry Cat and more. Teen Suicide’s most… Read more »
Talk on the street is that the Los Angeles-based band, Hot For Crime are about to explode as one of the new faces of modern rock-n-roll. Today they released their self-titled debut full-length album, Hot For Crime. The record features singles “Ya Need It“, “Good Bad Girl“, and “You Ain’t Mine“, which have collectively gained over two million streams already. The band’s sound falls somewhere between the Sex Pistols and Bon Jovi, bridging a gap between two different ends of spectrum for many rock fans. It’s aggressive but its also anthemic and catchy. United Talent Agency‘s Daniel McCartney shared on… Read more »
