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 »
While on tour together, Dashboard Confessional and Boys Like Girls have joined forces for the wistful and cathartic “Watch The Fire.” The track opens with a sweeping orchestral intro, setting a cinematic tone before Chris Carrabba’s intimate vocals cut through the lush strings with raw emotion. As the instrumentation builds, Carrabba’s voice is met by Martin Johnson’s silky, soaring delivery, adding a rich layer of nostalgia and creating a powerful cocktail of sentiment and sound. “Martin and I had bonded over some horrific accidents we’d had and about the recoveries that we had both worked our way through,” Carrabba shares.… 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 »
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On Episode #306 of Wesam’s World, it’s that time again for another good ol’ fashioned Producer Sesh! Join us as we laugh at Wesam in his misery, while YOU get to laugh, think, and recharge for the week!
Belgian shoegaze outfit Slow Crush has announced that they’ve officially joined the Pure Noise Records family. They are now roster buddies with the likes of State Champs, Knuckle Puck, Less Than Jake, and more alternative stars. On social media, the act says, “We’re over the moon! Slow Crush signed with Pure Noise Records, home to many legendary bands and excited to begin this journey.” Read more: Field Medic Shares Acoustic Rendition Of Remo Drive’s “Mercy” Slow Crush continues, “Together we’re releasing an alternative remastered version of our debut album ‘Aurora’, printed on holographic cardboard including some limited merch. Preorders go… Read more »
In a recent social media statement, metalcore mainstays Veil Of Maya revealed that they are going on hiatus and canceling all forthcoming shows, effective immediately. The post reads, “We have made the difficult decision to have Veil Of Maya go on hiatus and we will not be playing any of the upcoming festivals or tours.” It continues, “We apologize to our fans and appreciate everyone’s support over the years. This break is necessary for us to reassess our future, and we hope you understand. When the time feels right, we’ll update you on what’s next for Veil of Maya.” Though,… Read more »
Sydney Australia-based rising rockers RedHook recruited Welsh quartet Holding Absence to craft the daring collab “Dr. Frankenstein.” RedHook vocalist Emmy Mack notes, “‘Dr. Frankenstein’ tells the story of a fairytale romance that rapidly devolves into a nightmare as one partner displays increasingly more possessive and controlling behavior. But the bridge then hits us with a plot twist by suggesting that this emotional abuse may have spawned from the other partner being dishonest and unfaithful, thus posing several questions for us to consider: who is the real monster in this situation? Does making mistakes and hurting each other (emotionally) make us… Read more »
FEVER 333 is back with not one, but two raw, charged singles, “MURDERER” and “NOSEBLEEDS,” from their forthcoming record DARKER WHITE due out on October 4. This 14-track LP includes previously released singles “DESERT RAP,” “NEW WEST ORDER,” “HIGHER POWER,” “NO HOSTAGES,” and “$WING.” Vocalist Jason Butler says, “The lyrics to ‘MURDERER’ draw attention to the thousands of innocent Palestinian people being killed every day. It is a call for support and reaction to the current situation happening there.” In classic Butler fashion, his lyrics pull no punches, detailing state-sanctioned violence. “What you call a savior we call an assailant/His law and his… Read more »
