The Used have released their second track, “Giving Up,” from their upcoming tenth album, following the preview of Toxic Positivity with their lead single “Numb.” Toxic Positivity will arrive this Friday, May 19 via Big Noise. “Giving Up” is a departure from their previous single, injected with an array of pop-punk melodies intertwining with vocalist Bert McCracken’s emotionally charged delivery that encapsulates the band’s signature blend of raw intensity and melodic vulnerability. Read more: Spanish Love Songs Announce New Album ‘No Joy’ The song’s dynamic structure mirrors the emotional journey it takes the listener on, seamlessly transitioning between moments of… Read more »
The Used is gearing up for the release of their tenth studio album, Toxic Positivity, and to celebrate, they’ve announced a special pop-up album release show at The Troubadour in LA. The show, featuring special guest FELICITY, will take place on May 20, the day after the album’s release. Fans can purchase tickets for the event here. Leading up to the release of their highly anticipated album, The Used offered fans with a glimpse of their upcoming music through their single, “Numb.” The captivatingly catchy track delves into the intrusive thoughts and emotions that are commonly experienced with anxiety, and… Read more »
Arrows In Action are back once again with another new single gearing up for the release of their debut album Built To Last out May 26th. “Checking In” comes as the sixth single from the album and is lyrically a new venture for the group. They sing “And I know that the phone works both ways / But maybe I’m too scared to confront how we all changed” before really pulling at the universal experience in the chorus with “Just checking in, hey, how you been? / It’s been too long, swear that I still exist / I missed your… Read more »
Cleveland-based punk rock group, Heart Attack Man have announced the expansion of their “Freak Of Na-Tour” to include several dates in the UK. The band that is almost too good at puns has coined the new string of shows as “FrU.K. Of Na-Tour” and we are loving it. Both legs of their upcoming tour is in support of their forthcoming third studio album Freak Of Nature out May 26th. They will be joined by the Brooklyn punk trio, THICK. Tickets for the tour can be purchased here. Vocalist Eric Egan shared on the tour: “We’re so excited to embark on… Read more »
Paying homage to one of the greatest singer-songwriters in history, Midtown has offered a striking rendition of Elvis Costello’s “Pump It Up.” Their latest release is the third single pulled from the group’s forthcoming EP, We’re Too Old To Write New Songs, So Here’s Some Old Songs We Didn’t Write, and follows covers of Pavement’s “Cut Your Hair” and Lagwagon’s “Know It All.” While Midtown’s cover of “Pump It Up” still maintains the essence and attitude of Costello’s high-energy, punk-rock classic, the group has amplified the single with fresh instrumentation for a more modernized sound. Midtown takes a heavier, more… Read more »
Bring Me The Horizon has once again showcased their prowess with the release of their explosive new single and accompanying music video, “LosT.” This eagerly-awaited release marks the UK titans’ first of 2023 and is a captivating, anthemic masterpiece. Despite having released ripper after ripper over the last three years since 2020’s POST HUMAN: SURVIVAL HORROR, Bring Me The Horizon continues to push the boundaries of their sound with a blend of electro-tinged metalcore and pop-punk, and the group’s latest Zakk Cervini-produced anthem is no exception. Injected with a heavy dose of nostalgia and explosive electronics, “LosT” builds to a… Read more »
On the heels of their debut album, Retrovision, due via Thriller Records on June 23, alt-rockers Honey Revenge have released their unapologetically confident new track, “Worst Apology.” The new single, which is the fifth preview of their debut, opens with a captivating guitar riff backed by a driving drumbeat creating a sense of urgency. The track culminates the driving rhythms of pop-punk with the emotive melodies of alt-rock, creating a unique and energetic sound that matches the raw emotion of the lyrics. Vocalist Devin Papadol’s powerful notes hit a climatic peak at the track’s chorus, belting out, “Don’t care what… Read more »
The Chicago-based alt-pop trio, Better Love have announced the release of their brand new LP I Don’t Want To Make It Hurt out July 14th via Secret Friends Music Group and we are very excited. The band are certainly bringing something fresh to the genre. Better Love are Jackie Heuser, Brad Harvey, and Kay Provencher, who came together with a goal to write songs about connection and the human experience. Upon first listen, their music is driven by upbeat arrangements, unforgettable melodies, and the layering of Heuser and Harvey’s vocals. However, it’s the transparency and vulnerability of their songwriting that… Read more »
Alt-rock idols The Used have launched their latest single “Numb” pulled from their tenth forthcoming full-length, Toxic Positivity, set to drop May 19 via Big Noise. Leaning into their knack for honing in on the all-too-relatable, overpowering emotions associated with mental health struggles, The Used’s brand-new track explores the sensation of feeling like a ghost in your own skin when everything around you is too much and not enough all at once. Vocalist Bert McCracken’s piercing shrieks in the track’s recurring line, “Does anybody else feel numb?” is an indication of the recognizable emotions attached to anxiety and depression, and… Read more »
Following the release of “Bad Drugs” featuring City Mouth earlier this year, Sundressed has delivered their follow-up single “Fuck It Up” via Rude Records. The latest effort from the indie-punk four-piece also features legendary label mates Have Mercy. “Fuck It Up” sees vocalists Trevor Hedges of Sundressed and Brian Swindle of Have Mercy confronting anxiety when everything in life seems to be going too well and facing the lingering feeling that you’ll inevitably fuck it up. “This one is about the anxiety of screwing things up when everything is going so well,” Hedges shares in a press release. “We had… Read more »
