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 »
311 is back for the first time since their 2019 LP Voyager with a new track and music video for “You’re Gonna Get It.” Showcasing lead vocalist Nick Hexum as a boxer in the ring, the new visuals are the perfect cinematic pairing for the heavy-hittitng modern rock track. Of the song, Hexum says, “The story behind the lyrics to ‘You’re Gonna Get It’ is going back into the mindset of when we were young, and dumb and doing a lot of crazy stuff. Sometimes getting away with it, sometimes with consequences. And I’m going in and out of the first… Read more »
Your inner teenager is calling, and it wants you to rock out with Senses Fail and Saves The Day on their upcoming New Jersey vs. The World Tour! The 2000s emo explosion was a defining cornerstone in music history, bringing albums like Saves The Day’s Through Being Cool and Senses Fail’s Let It Enfold You. These albums were made by teens, for teens, and perfectly encapsulate the trepidatious unease that fuels the intoxicating exuberance and despair of youth. Few records have had the kind of influence on the pop-punk and emo genres as Through Being Cool did through its 1999… Read more »
Wallows is gearing up to release their third album Model on May 24 via Atlantic Records. However, before the big day, Wallows is giving us one more taste of what’s to come with their new single, “A Warning.” The illuminating new song is preceded by “Calling After Me” “Your Apartment” and “Bad Dream.” Featuring glistening, yet melancholy, indie pop instrumentals, the chorus says, “You could’ve given me a warning ‘cause you had me holding out for nothing/Oh, you could’ve given me a warning if you knew that all your walls would cave in/Yeah, I could’ve given it some more, but… Read more »
UK rockers Neck Deep are getting us ready for their upcoming tour, with their new single “We Need More Bricks.” The track is will appear on their upcoming self-titled album, set to drop via Hopeless Records. One of the things that stands out in their new music is the message of fighting for what is right. Singer Ben Barlow says that the new song is the best the band has been, political-wise, “touching on everything from the monarchy, immigration, protest laws, and international wars. We find ourselves at a cross-section in the zeitgeist where bricks could be used to build… Read more »
After dropping the earworms “If You’re Lonely” and “Hyper Trophy,” Citizen returns with a wave of nostalgia in their latest creation, “When I Let You Down.” This musical journey down memory lane delves deep into the delicate art of recognizing the moment to release the past and embark on new chapters in life. Each single is building up momentum toward the band’s forthcoming full-length album, Calling The Dogs, set to drop on October 6. Brought to life by a distinctive bassline, groovy guitar work, and propelling drums, “When I Let You Down” emerges as a potent and uplifting anthem despite… Read more »
Today, the respected alternative rock band, Citizen has returned with a super-charged new single and music video for “Hyper Trophy“. This track comes as the second teaser following “If You’re Lonely, from their upcoming fifth studio album Calling The Dogs due out October 6th via Run For Cover Records. The new track kicks off with a groovy guitar riff, before immediately jumping into a driving drum beat. On first listen, it presents itself as the perfect song for a workout, going for a run, or driving in your car. The song feels like a great fall weather song, coming just… Read more »
Citizen has built anticipation for their upcoming album, Calling The Dogs, with the official release of their latest single, “If You’re Lonely.” The track, which made its debut during their sold-out Decade of Youth tour earlier this summer, showcases the band’s growth and musical evolution. “If You’re Lonely” serves as a promising glimpse into Citizen‘s forthcoming fifth full-length album, slated to drop on October 6. With its pop-infused charm, captivating melodies, introspective lyrics, and powerful delivery, the single reflects vocalist Mat Kerekes’ personal journey of self-discovery and his difficult upbringing. The Ohio natives’ new single creates a vibrant and invigorating… Read more »
Following the release of his latest offerings “SABOTAGE//” and “YOU NEEDED A HIT//,” KennyHoopla and longtime collaborator, Travis Barker, have partnered up once again for a 3-track capsule project release titled, BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT//. Across the release, KennyHoopla‘s edgy, genre-blending sound and Barker‘s powerhouse drumming skills culminate in an explosive climax. Standout single “MARRY KILL F*CK//” epitomizes KennyHoopla’s raw energy and infectious punk-rock spirit while calling back to a handful of pop-punk references including one to Barker’s bandmate Tom DeLonge through the line, “And everyone is recommending me their therapist/They believe in God/Don’t believe in aliens.” Read more:… Read more »
Following the release of “More Like A Crush” earlier this year, Mayday Parade has shared their latest pop-punk effort “Got Me All Wrong,” primed to become the song of the summer. “‘Got Me All Wrong’ is about falling hard for someone but the other person isn’t on the same page,” drummer Jake Bundrick shares. “I met my wife on Warped Tour and the song is roughly about that. It didn’t happen immediately like I wanted but it eventually did and that’s what the song is about.” Read more: World’s First Cinema Are Calling Out For An “S.O.S” Transporting listeners to… Read more »
