Our Rioters are reporting for duty with the latest binge-watch update, including: Joy Ride, Survival of the Thickest, Nimona, Glamorous, and more. We also chat all about Saint X with Josh Bonzie.
The perfect concept record is hard to find. It should tell a story, take listeners to a new and exciting world, and remain authentic to the band’s sound and identity. With so many boxes to check off, many acts shy away from this kind of release. But today, Nothing But Thieves proves how magical concept records can be when done right. Dead Club City, the band’s fourth LP, takes listeners on a journey to a dystopian, members-only community. The setting itself is a metaphor for the potential future of society: a warning, almost, envisioning the chaos and turmoil that will… Read more »
“I won’t settle down, won’t settle down.” These are lyrics that I’ve held close to my heart since discovering The Rocket Summer in early 2022. I’m late to the party, I know, but better late than never. Listening to his song “200,000,” about a million times last year, it ended up reaching the top of my Apple Music Year In Review and remains a staple on my everyday playlist. There’s something about the intimate lyrics and staccato piano hits that make me feel like I’m in a coming-of-age movie. That is why I was so excited to see The Rocket… Read more »
Prentiss talks us through his new track “Keys To My Brain”, collaborating with Skrillex and Anthony Green and making his live show feel, “like a kid’s basement”.
The 1975 is going across the pond on an exciting headline tour this fall to continue supporting their 2022 record, Being Funny In A Foreign Language. Titled the “Still…At Their Very Best North America Tour,” the rockstars will embark on a 38-date run to arenas and festivals nationwide. The tour will kick off on September 16 in Atlanta, GA, and run through December 2 in Seattle, WA. These newly-announced performances mark the sequel to the band’s previous “At Their Very Best” tour, which took the band to North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia beginning in Oct. 2022. Now, a year… Read more »
Ahead of the arrival of their self-titled third album, alt-indie darlings Dizzy grace us with their mesmerizing new single, “Close.” This latest offering effortlessly intertwines dreamy melodies, introspective lyrics, and lush production. With their signature sweetness that’s both delightful and addictive, “Close” presents a sonic landscape drenched in raw intimacy and vulnerability. From the opening notes, “Close” envelops you into a hazy dreamlike soundscape. Lead vocalist Katie Munshaw’s captivating delivery captures the delicate balance between comfort and loss that comes with maintaining a long-term friendship amidst life’s unpredictable tides. Munshaw’s sensational vocals are meticulously layered, weaving together to heighten the… Read more »
The California metalcore band, MUGSHOT have signed to Pure Noise Records! “We are extremely excited to be signing with Pure Noise Records. They have released some of our favourite records of all time and to be working with their incredible team is an honour. We can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together,” MUGSHOT shared on their announcement. Along with this exciting news, the band has also released a brand new song and music video today. “Left In The Wake” is a brutally aggressive track that begs you to join the mosh pit. The found footage style music video showcases… Read more »
NORMY is the side project of many notable staple musicians in the punk scene. Consisting of Eric Egan (Heart Attack Man), Steve Perrino (Walking Wounded) and George Lucarelli (Highway Sniper, You Die First), the band could be categorized as a pop punk outfit. However, not the Machine Gun Kelly, Mod Sun, Lil Lotus type. They’re more in the vein of the era of Sum 41, Rise Against, and American Hi-Fi. The band is fast, loud, and full of grit. They are known for their high-energy live shows and irreverent humor. Today NORMY announced their signing to Smart Punk Records and… Read more »
The budding queer alt-pop artist, a kid named rufus shared their newest track “stuck in san antonio” today. The new song is the latest teaser from their upcoming full length album whatever works out July 14th via Nettwerk Music Group. Along with the song, a kid named rufus has also shared a new visual. It nods to the style of a Wes Anderson film with stark coloring, impressive green screen work and whip-smart camera cuts. The mesmerizing and surreal experience captures the feeling of the song perfectly. It was directed by Chase Denton (Boyish, Annie DiRusso) and you can watch… 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 »
