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 »
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 »
Indie-rock trio half•alive is entering their dazzling new era. Today, the genre mainstays announced their forthcoming third studio album, Persona. The LP is due out on November 15 via Virgin Music Group. In celebration of the announcement, the band also revealed their lead single, “Sophie’s House.” The band eloquently grooves with nostalgic bass beats and euphoric choruses, and also, of course, showcases their love for all things dance. Their new offering is proof that half•alive is here to stay and carved out their own indie niche. Vocalist Josh Taylor says, “When starting the writing process for this album, we intentionally… Read more »
Remo Drive‘s classic “Mercy” has been reimagined into a stripped-back, melancholy tune from Field Medic. The somber and delicate cover will appear on Remo Drive‘s Mercy Deluxe LP, due out on October 18 via Epitaph Records. Previously, the group also shared wilt‘s cover of “Please, Please Be Smart.” Field Medic says, “From the instant I heard this song when it was released, it was stuck in my head. The cowboy style production really resonated with me, so it was really fun to figure out how to recreate it in my own style (with help from Noah from Runnner).” Additionally, the… Read more »
After sharing singles “Chow,” “Demolition Man,” and “Myopic,” Drug Church has arrived with “Slide 2 Me” via Pure Noise Records. All singles are set to appear on the band’s forthcoming record PRUDE, due out on October 4. “The goal is to put out good records that sound like we do–we’re not trying to do an OK Computer. But I do think that when you just do something well, you hit a point where people think they have a complete understanding of who you are,” vocalist Patrick Kindlon says. Of course, even though the record boasts classic sounds that kept the… Read more »
On Tuesday, September 17, musicians from across genres came together for one special fundraising live-streamed music event, Musicians For Kamala. The dazzling lineup featured many rock and alternative mainstays including Living Colour, De’Wayne, Devo, and Evanescence. Evanescence lead vocalist Amy Lee shared, “I’m Amy Lee, and I will proudly be voting for Kamala Harris for President Of The United States. There is so much at stake this year from reproductive rights to responsible gun legislation we desperately need, to democracy itself—our right to have a voice in this place. We need an advocate. Someone who will listen to us and… Read more »
After breaking the news that he has signed with Patrick Stump‘s and Pete Wentz‘s independent label DCD2 Records this past week, Los Angeles-based glimmer rock artist Vienna Vienna has officially released his new single, “Vienna (Everything’s Fine).” Vienna Vienna is poised to be your new favorite playlist addition, featuring introspective lyrics and dazzling indie rock rhythms. The track will appear on his forthcoming debut EP Wonderland, which is due out on October 11 via PULSE Records in collaboration with DCD2. Pre-save the EP here. Read more: Meet Me @ The Altar Shares Live Album From The KIA Forum Vienna Vienna says of… Read more »
senses have officially signed with Hopeless Records, and to mark the occasion, the duo—comprised of Madison Taylor at the mic and guitar with Nick Sampson on drums—has unleashed their new single, “every little thing.” “’every little thing’ is that moment of realization that someone you care about is dragging you down and doesn’t want to take responsibility,” the frontwoman shares. “It’s that person in your life that lacks any self-awareness and has every opportunity for redemption, but no matter how much you try and how badly you want to help them, they just can’t get out of their own way. … Read more »
The unstoppable force known as Kublai Khan TX has announced a handful headline shows celebrating the release of their upcoming album Exhibition Of Prowess, dropping on September 20 via Rise Records.
Sueco came by the idobi Studio to talk with Fish of Gone Fishkin for the first time ever. The studio was buzzing with excitement for this conversation after seeing Sueco live a bunch and out and about for the last few years. Attempted Lover, his third studio record and first full-length independent release, dropped in mid-July. The album features a wide variety of genres and different sides of Sueco across the 12 original songs. When asking Sueco about the variety of styles and tracks on the record, he said, “I had issues getting music cleared, pretty much. With the label,… Read more »
