Scene Queen is bringing a refreshing new twist to the phrase “Whips & Chains” on her new single. Rather than leaning into her sexually empowering side, the Hopeless Records artist has unleashed a revenge-themed banger that takes aim at men who think they can take advantage of women. “I wrote ‘Whips & Chains’ about the fear of being a woman at a bar,” Scene Queen explains in a press release. “The song is about a group of women coming together and fighting back against a man who spikes drinks. I really wanted to showcase my crazy side lyrically and go… Read more »
The Nashville-based punk rock label, Pure Noise Records has announced the second installment of their Dead Formats compilation albums. Dead Formats Vol. 2 will see many bands from the Pure Noise Records roster covering classic songs across the punk and rock genres. The album will drop on September 15th and holds an impressive fifteen tracks in total. So far, three tracks have dropped. This includes a cover of “Losing A Whole Year” originally by Third Eye Blind and performed by Knuckle Puck, “Come Dancing” originally by The Kinks and performed by Less Than Jake, and “Lithium” originally by Nirvana and… Read more »
Leading up to their tour run with Fall Out Boy and a stint on Sad Summer Fest this summer, Daisy Grenade has unveiled their tenacious new single, “Got It Bad.” “Got It Bad” solidifies Daisy Grenade‘s position as a compelling presence and serves as their debut single on Public Consumption and the iconic DCD2 Records, the label imprint owned by their mentor Pete Wentz. Right off the rip, “Got It Bad” puts you in a death grip with their intoxicating guitar runs and the fusion of Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker’s feverish vocals ringing across the cotton candy-colored pop-punk ballad.… Read more »
We could go “on and on and on” about Corey Taylor, the renowned vocalist who has led Slipknot and Stone Sour to massive success over the last 20 years. On the verge of his newly-announced sophomore solo album, CMF2, expected to arrive on Sept. 15, Taylor has issued the captivating new single “Beyond.” The track showcases Taylor‘s versatility as an artist, delving into a more melodic and introspective territory compared to his heavier, metal-driven endeavors. The song immediately transports listeners to a realm of contemplatation and unity that seems forgotten in our modern society. Taylor‘s distinctive vocals, brimming with emotion… Read more »
Angel Du$t have returned with their first releases of 2023—the double-singles “Very Aggressive” featuring Citizen’s Mat Kerekes and “Love Slam.” “Very Aggressive” is a high-energy, true-to-form punk rock track reminiscent of classic 70s-style punk. The single starts with a chaotic, driving drum beat and catchy guitar riff all anchored by frontman Justice Tripp’s dynamic vocal delivery. Mat Kerekes’ guest vocals throughout the infectious chorus offer a unique dimension to the song, allowing the track to stand out amongst Angel Du$t’s extensive discography. Check out the accompanying music video for “Very Aggressive” below. Read more: Teen Suicide Announce Summer Tour With… 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 »
The Fest has announced the 2023 line-up and it is stacked with hundreds of incredible bands. Celebrating its 21st year, The Fest will be held in Gainesville, FL on October 27th, 28th, and 29th. Headliners this year include Thursday, Decendents and Less Than Jake, with both Thursday and Less Than Jake performing special album shows. Thursday will play two sets, featuring their album War All The Time. Less Than Jake will do the same with their album Hello Rockview. Fans can expect other performances from artists such as Laura Jane Grace, The Wonder Years, Gwar, Eve6, Free Throw and many,… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the latest political debates.
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Paramore just dropped a new song “Hard Times” along with a hyper-colorful video, and announced that—wait for it—they’re putting out a new album!
