New Years Day is getting into the Halloween spirit with their merciless new single, “Vampyre.” The heavy and spookily-themed song is a hard-hitting follow-up to the band’s 2022 single, “Hurts Like Hell.” Juxtaposing drop-tuned guitar breakdowns with frontwoman Ash Costello’s soaring vocal delivery, the track tells an empowering story about escaping a relationship with a narcissist. It’s a reminder that no matter how scary it can be, nobody can take away a woman’s power and strength to move forward beyond the pain and trauma. Read more: 9 Alternative Artists To Get You Into The Halloween Spirit Costello explains the symbolism… Read more »
There’s finally a chill in the air, and we all know what that means: Halloween is on its way. Whether you enjoy dressing up for parties or hosting a horror movie night from the comfort of your couch, there’s something for everyone to take part in. Better yet, there are plenty of alternative bands and artists that find their inspiration in the spooky season. This doesn’t mean that they are carving pumpkins or telling ghost stories. Many bands in our scene incorporate paranormal or horror imagery and themes into their releases. This can take the form of voodoo dolls (The… Read more »
The one-of-a-kind genre-bending artist, Royal & the Serpent is back with the fourth installment of her Rat Trap saga today with the release of RAT TRAP 4: the burden. This collection includes three new tracks, “u ruined frank ocean 4 me“, “separation anxiety“, and “oops“. This is a much more somber EP, in comparison to RAT TRAP 1: the blueprint, RAT TRAP 2: the burn, and RAT TRAP 3: the band-aid. All three songs Royal & the Serpent delivers on RAT TRAP 4: the burden follow her relationship with romance, whether that be unrequited, anxious, or avoidant. Her choice to… Read more »
Royal & The Serpent is back today with the third installment of her double-sided singles dropping all summer long. She has delivered RAT TRAP 3: the band-aid, bringing us “Utopia” and “Sweet Tooth“. “Utopia” follows a love story that has ended, with lyrics “If I could write you off my episode / I’d watch life like a new favourite show / Erasе your name from every pagе and script / Thanking my lucky stars”. It is the growth and acceptance of knowing you are better off without someone, even if it hurts. “Me without you – utopia”, Royal & the… Read more »
Following the success of their latest single/video release for “Love At First Sight,” LANY has issued the next preview of their forthcoming album, i really really hope so, in the form of “Alonica.” The track immediately strikes a chord with its mesmerizing melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and distinctive blend of electronic and indie-pop elements. “Alonica” is the second single pulled from the group’s anticipated full-length, which is set to release on September 29. From the soft opening notes and vocalist Paul Jason Klein’s alluring delivery, “Alonica” draws you in with its lush synth, serene guitar work, and delicate layers. The song… Read more »
Trophy Eyes have gifted us one more song before the release of their new album ‘Suicide and Sunshine’, and it’s a gritty look at the class divide.
Arizona-based modern punk rock icons, Sundressed have shared a wonderful announcement today. Their newest effort, a self-titled album, Sundressed will drop August 11th via Rude Records. In celebration of this news, the group has shared a brand new single “There With Me“. The song shines with classic Sundressed emotion and drive. Existential crisis, self-reflection, and narratives interlaced with love and partnership ooze in the lyricism, paired with a groovy, 90’s rock inspired instrumentation, making for a catchy and relatable tune. “There with me is one of the first successful love songs I’ve ever written, which makes sense since I got… Read more »
The wait is OVER! Hot Mulligan‘s brand new album Why Would I Watch is finally out in the world for everyone’s audible pleasures. Released via independent label Wax Bodega, their latest effort finds Hot Mulligan at their poppiest, loudest and most anthemic yet. They’ve managed to hone the different style choices from their previous releases into a perfect concoction of pop, punk, rock and emo on this album. The band have highlighted the track “No Shoes in the Coffee Shop (or Socks)” as the release day single with a lovely music video to accompany it. Check out what the group… Read more »
K.Flay talks us through her latest single, “Raw Raw,” vulnerability, her unexpected hearing loss and her long-awaited fifth studio album.
Genre-fluid artist BAYBE has officially dropped her honest (and insanely catchy) debut EP, God’s Favorite, today. In a post on her Instagram story, she shares, “Put a lot of hard work into this EP. I hope you either love it or hate it, and feel nothing in between.” We can say with certainty that we are Team Love It. The Nashville-born artist opens up the floodgates to her thoughts and feelings on religion across the 5-track release. She unleashes the seven deadly sins on us all. The EP includes the previously released singles “Father, Son, Holy Ghost,” “Stray Dog,” and… Read more »
