Don’t underestimate teenage bands: they’re unstoppable. Their drive, ambition, and carefree attitudes toward life and the world around them don’t make them naive; these traits just make them better at tapping into their vulnerable sides. Whether this means sadness, rage, or cautious contentment, the three members of the punk trio HotWax are proving this to be true with their latest single, “Phone Machine.” Mixing distorted guitars with Bikini Kill-esque vocal melodies, “Phone Machine” is a refreshing new take on the ‘90s feminist punk sound. The music video holds the same DIY attitude, showcasing the members of HotWax performing the track… Read more »
Teddy Swims is the epitome of soul. His debut album, Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1), is flooded with raw emotion that is palpable from beginning to end. With every vocal run and touch of vibrato comes a story of love, loss, and healing. And it is clear that Teddy Swims is ready to lay his soul bare. Giving listeners a taste of the album, Swims released a live video for his song “Some Things I’ll Never Know.” Performing the track accompanied by a live pianist, the artist stands in the spotlight and allows his vocals to speak for themselves.… Read more »
When you think about your favorite childhood films, it is likely that a Disney Princess or two come to mind. If you grew up in the late 90s or early 2000s, you were probably obsessed with singing songs from each soundtrack with your parents. Something is to be said about how this music made us feel as kids. With today’s diverse and inclusive lineup of characters, how this music makes us feel today. The current catalog of Disney Princess songs features a wide range of genres and cultural influences. From the shimmering sounds of Middle Eastern guitars in ‘Aladdin,’ to… Read more »
Queens-based artist Eartheater contains multitudes. Her experimental electronic and folk-pop sensibilities shine across her five albums, and now her unique sound has taken on the iconic and heavy track “Chop Suey!” by System Of A Down. Eartheater, aka Alexandra Drewchin, exchanged the progressive metal band’s signature harsh sonics and thrashy instrumentals for ethereal, whimsical choruses with subdued guitar strums and a euphoria-inducing conclusion. Listen to the exceptional and unconventional cover below. The cover and its accompanying black and white visualizer were released ahead of her new album Powders, which will arrive on all streaming platforms on September 20. Ahead of… Read more »
Are you ready to discover your new favorite band? Up-and-coming band Not A Toy is ready to introduce themselves to listeners across the United States this fall as the opening act for Beauty School Dropout. The 26-date run kicks off October 15 in Phoenix, AZ, and goes all the way to the East Coast before ending on December 9 in San Francisco, CA. Recently signing to Fearless Records this year, Not A Toy is ready to get on the road and allow their fans to experience their recently dropped album PRBLMS in a live setting.. “We’re so excited to be… Read more »
In This Moment has tapped into their divine prowess and ascended to “GODMODE,” as evidenced by the awe-inspiring release of the very track that shares its name with their eagerly awaited full-length album. Continuing the artistic journey set in motion by 2020’s Mother, In This Moment‘s highly-anticipated new album, GODMODE, is poised to make its mark on October 27, courtesy of BMG. Following the release of the album’s debut track, “The Purge” earlier this year, “GODMODE” emerges as a forceful anthem that blurs the lines between vulnerability and strength, darkness and light. From the very first notes, the listener is… Read more »
Following the success of her opening slot on Fall Out Boy’s So Much For (Tour) Dust this summer, Royal & The Serpent have announced their debut headline tour kicking off this fall. In a post shared to her Instagram, Royal pens, “RATS – IM COMING HOME! finally. i’ve been waiting for this moment for far too long but it’s here – the 1st ever R.A.T.S headline TOUR. if i can promise you one thing, for the rest of our lives? i promise “I’LL NEVER GIVE UP ON YOU” thank you for never giving up on me.” Additionally, Royal shared a… Read more »
Alt-pop duo, poptropicaslutz! are back again with another heater of a track. “Upside Down” comes as the second single from their upcoming debut album Face For The Radio due out October 5th via Epitaph Records. Following “What Would You Do To Get Ahead(line)?“, the new track is a little more digestible to a larger audience. It has an incredibly catchy chorus, something poptropicaslutz! is iconic for. They teamed up with merging hip-hop artist, PmBata to feature on the track. Courtney Ballard and KodeBlooded collaborated on the production of the new single. Speaking on the new track and their upcoming album,… Read more »
Spanish Love Songs have unveiled the ethereal-laced new single, “Marvel,” pulled from their eagerly-awaited album, No Joy. Serving as the final precursor to their full-length release on August 25, “Marvel” encapsulates the band’s distinctive indie-punk essence. “Marvel” is masterfully woven together with the heartfelt delivery of lead vocalist Dylan Slocum and adds an authentic and vulnerable dimension to the release. As the track unfolds, a gradual crescendo of emotional intensity takes hold, propelled by the dynamic interplay of the band’s instrumentation and Slocum’s impassioned vocals. The chorus emerges as a particularly potent instance of catharsis, with the resolute lyrics, “Stay… Read more »
Today legendary punk rock band, Jawbreaker has announced a headlining tour kicking off this September. The tour is absolutely stacked, with California natives, Joyce Manor, and Pure Noise Records up-and-comers, Grumpster. The run kicks off September 3rd in Seattle, WA and wraps September 25th in Orlando, FL. The group is set to hit cities like Dallas, Boston, Denver, Phoenix, and more along the way. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 4th with various pre-sales starting today. The first pre-sale is today at 11am ET with the password: “Citi BINs”, and the other is 12pm local time with the password: “EQUALIZED”.… Read more »
