Presented by Run For Cover Records and The Bowery, Something In The Way Fest is set to relaunch at the beginning of 2025 with an outstanding lineup infused with emo and alternative artists. Headlined by slowdive, Balance And Composure, Soccer Mommy, and American Football, the festival will take place in Boston, MA, on February 1 and 2, 2025, at Roadrunner. Marking its return since its inaugural year in 2016, the festival will feature two stages and promises “No Overlapping Sets,” (!!!) ensuring fans can experience every performance without missing a moment. Sharing in the excitement of the festival’s return, slowdive… Read more »
Today the nerds want to go over and debunk some of Donald Trump’s cannabis “endorsements” and how we’re extremely skeptical of his statement! We also have some news from none other than the origin story of the war on drugs, Richard Nixon. It’s fun one, so don’t panic! It’s organic!
We know you’ve been counting down the days, and after much anticipation (five years, to be exact), FIDLAR has released their new full album SURVIVING THE DREAM. Featuring singles “DOWN N OUT,” “FIX ME,” “GET OFF MY WAVE,” “NUDGE,” and “SAD KIDS,” the band dazzles across all 13 tracks with breezy surf rock beats, punk-laced choruses, and classic DIY edge. In tandem with the record launch, FIDLAR also unveiled a new music video for their dreamy album closer, “HURT,” which showcases sweet moments from the band on their travels. Read more: The All-American Rejects Release Spirited Cover of “Flagpole Sitta”… Read more »
Following the release of their remix of “Hey There Delilah,” Plain White T’s have officially shared their studio session music video for “Surface Pressure.” The band’s cover of the famous Encanto track appears on Disney‘s A Whole New Sound compilation album, which dropped on September 6. The well-received tracklist of pop-punk covers includes Simple Plan‘s reworking of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King, Magnolia Park‘s cover of “I2I” from A Goofy Movie, New Found Glory‘s rendition of “Part Of Your World” from The Little Mermaid, and many more. Plain White T’s lead vocalist Tom Higgenson shared, “So stoked and honored to be a part… Read more »
In addition to the deluxe edition of their album The Best Part About Being Human arriving today, Bearings has released the previously unheard “If I’m Being Honest…” The track marks the final unreleased single featured on the deluxe album and follows the release of “Stormy Weather” and “Make Your Way Back To Me.” The band shares on their social media platforms, “We are so insanely proud of this record and thank you all for listening.” The high-energy track is driven by an explosive, infectious chorus: “Laid back and easy, Red hot then freezing/Messy but not unprepared/Keep up then call it,… Read more »
If you thought Beartooth‘s The Surface era was done, think again. The act just released The Surface (Deluxe Edition) via Red Bull Records. It features live tracks, unique mixes, and their new song, “ATTN.” with its own music video. Lead vocalist Caleb Shomo shares of the new track, “‘ATTN.’ is about the ultimate conclusion that I’ve come to after this whole album cycle and living with these songs for as long as I have now. I think self-love has led to a deeper understanding of my value as a person, to myself and to others. He continues, “I will always… Read more »
Ahead of their new album Merciless arriving on November 22, Body Count has teamed up with Pink Floyd’s lead/rhythm guitarist, David Gilmour, to reimagine the 1979 classic “Comfortably Numb.” “For me, ‘Comfortably Numb’ is an introspective song—it’s me acknowledging that I’m older now,” Ice-T shares. “I’m telling the younger generation, you’ve got two choices: you can keep the fire burning or you can give up. It’s me trying to make sense of what’s happening but also pointing out that we’re all in a place where we don’t have to face reality. We’ve got flat-screen TVs and popcorn, and we can… Read more »
Fronted by The Strokes‘ Julian Casablancas, indie-electronic outfit The Voidz has finally released their highly-anticipated compilation album Like All Before You via Cult Records. Previously, the band released singles “Overture,” Prophecy Of The Dragon,” “All The Same,” and “Flexorcist.” Alongside the album release, the band is showcasing their track “7 Horses,” featuring Casablancas’ classic haunting vocals layered with electronic distortion and groovy synths. Check out the full album, Like All Before You, below and secure your physical copy here. Read more: Boys Like Girls and Dashboard Confessional Join Forces On “Watch The Fire” Like All Before You Tracklist: On top of sharing their new album, The Voidz also dropped… 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 »
Putting my journalist hat aside for just a moment: L.S. Dunes are one of the coolest fucking bands in the alternative space right now. Hat back on—ahead of their performance at Riot Fest this weekend, the Anthony Green-fronted supergroup has unleashed a hypnotizing new single, “Fatal Deluxe.” As the instrumentation ebbs and flows in a dynamic formula, shifting between moments of muted intensity and explosive energy, Green’s vocals are the heart of the track. His mesmerizing croons wrap each line in a dizzying warmth while his raspy shrieks pierce through the arrangement with force. “In my opinion, ‘Fatal Deluxe’ marks… Read more »
