Life comes at you fast and music news can break even quicker. With all the announcements that happen in a single day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are hitting the road, and all the mayhem that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week we keep track of the latest in new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business, to scene staples with so much more to deliver. This week, we heard singles from a plethora… Read more »
Following the release of their remix of MisterWives‘ “End Of My Rope” and their 2023 LP I’ve Loved You For So Long, The Aces have officially shared their spicy new single, “The Magic.” The indie-pop quartet has delivered a new queer romance bop, featuring groovy basslines and dance-inducing choruses. “She’s a work of art, can’t find it in my heart to leave her/I’ll go where you are, feel like I was made to please her/Written in the stars, never pulling us apart ‘cause/Babe, the magic is wherever we are,” Cristal Ramirez sings. Check out “The Magic” below. Read more: Hayley… Read more »
Let’s just start by collectively thanking Paramore’s frontwoman Hayley Williams. This weekend at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas, NV, she vehemently spoke out against former President and current Republican candidate Donald Trump. During the band’s performance on Friday, September 20, of “Big Man, Little Dignity,” which features lines such as, “No offense but you, you got no integrity,” Williams proudly spoke against Donald Trump. She shares, “Project 2025 is Donald Trump’s playbook for controlling and punishing women, poor people, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community.” Read more: Something In The Way Fest Relaunches with American Football, Soccer Mommy,… Read more »
Marking the third single from The Used frontman Bert McCracken’s solo project robbietheused, the artist has unveiled his irresistible new track, “Terrible.” Steeped in dazzling melancholy, the infectious single pulses with upbeat rhythms and shimmering melodies with danceable energy while declaring, “Without you, life is terrible!” The bittersweet anthem leans heavily into the project’s pop sensibilities, expertly juxtaposing its high-energy sound with an underlying sense of longing. “This is the first song we recorded for robbietheused,” McCracken shares. “This is my favorite kind of pop song, a simple love song with a simple message. Can’t wait for you to sing… Read more »
Fresh off of a handful of tour dates supporting Marianas Trench, Grayscale has dropped their latest single, “Let Go,” which will be featured on their forthcoming fourth studio album, The Hart. Calling the album their “favorite album [they’ve] ever made,” the 12-track collection is slated to arrive on January 31, 2025. “This song is about the day you finally feel freed of that situation that’s draining you…” frontman Colin Walsh shares. “It’s sort of a ‘fuck you’ song…” Arriving as the fourth track featured on their forthcoming record following the release of “Not Afraid To Die,” “Mum II,” and “Summer… Read more »
Indie-rock trio half•alive is entering their dazzling new era. Today, the genre mainstays announced their forthcoming third studio album, Persona. The LP is due out on November 15 via Virgin Music Group. In celebration of the announcement, the band also revealed their lead single, “Sophie’s House.” The band eloquently grooves with nostalgic bass beats and euphoric choruses, and also, of course, showcases their love for all things dance. Their new offering is proof that half•alive is here to stay and carved out their own indie niche. Vocalist Josh Taylor says, “When starting the writing process for this album, we intentionally… Read more »
After releasing singles “ALL IN MY HEAD” and “NO FUN” in August, blink-182 has officially dropped the entirety of ONE MORE TIME…PART-2. Plus, the band dropped an official music video for the track, “IF YOU NEVER LEFT.” Following up ONE MORE TIME…, originally released on October 27, 2023, the new LP features eight song additions, ultimately forming a 27-track LP. ONE MORE TIME…PART-2 vinyls and CDs are currently available for pre-order on the band’s merch site. All orders are expected to ship on December 31, 2024. Listen to the full album here. blink-182 is heading out this fall to make several… Read more »
A fan-favorite Spanish Love Songs track just got the acoustic treatment. From August 2023’s No Joy, the band stripped back “Clean-Up Crew,” releasing it on September 5 via Pure Noise Records. Previously, the band transformed No Joy song “Haunted” into a folksy, earnest, acoustic dream. Even though Spanish Love Songs made an acoustic version of “Clean-Up Crew,” they still noted on social media, “Don’t worry you can still dance to it.” Check out the “Clean-Up Crew” acoustic rendition below. Beginning on September 11, you can catch Spanish Love Songs on tour supporting Alkaline Trio alongside SLOMOSA. Check out the full… Read more »
Following the release of “Dance In Hell,” pop-punk artist and recent Open Your Ears Records signee, Penny Bored has released new single, “Gossip.” The solo project from Dallas native Faith Alesia is the perfect new music offering for those obsessed with Y2K pop-rock à la Hilary Duff, Aly & AJ, and beyond. “Gossip” is scheduled to appear on Penny Bored’s EP I’m Bored!, which arrives on September 13. “I think at some point we’ve all had a crush on our best friend, but were too nervous to say anything,” Alesia says. “‘Gossip’ is all about that, but instead of saying… Read more »
Following the release of their viral single “My Drummer’s Girlfriend,” ALT BLK ERA—sister duo Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam—is back with their new single “Straight To Heart.” The track is set to appear on the band’s 10-track debut album, Rave Immortal. It arrives on January 10, 2025, via Earache Records. Secure your pre-orders here. Rave Immortal is exceptionally personal for Nyrobi who details “my hidden disability that is a result of chronic illness that took hold during my teens and left me bed-ridden for years. I take the listener through the shadows and share the pain of abandonment I felt, and the solace that… Read more »
