Just ahead of the release of their seventh studio album Hard Reset, The Word Alive frontman Telle Smith stopped by the idobi Studios in North Hollywood and told me why the latest era of the band truly is a… hard reset. From a recent lineup change to signing with Thriller Records—a new label created by Fearless Records founder Bob Becker—Hard Reset is inspired by self-reflection in a shut down world, a fresh start within the band’s camp, and a new perspective for Smith following a healthy break-up. The Word Alive have taken their years of experience within the… Read more »
As Fall Out Boy‘s enchanting So Much For (Tour) Dust draws to a close this weekend on August 6, a special guest and old friend graced the stage last night at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, NY. While the band flawlessly sailed through their initial 16 tracks, Gym Class Heroes‘ charismatic frontman, Travie McCoy, joined the ensemble for two cover performances. The first rendition was Gym Class Heroes and Adam Levine‘s 2011 hit “Stereo Hearts,” delivered with an ingenious twist. Fall Out Boy‘s lead singer, Patrick Stump, set the stage with a piano introduction, passionately delivering Levine’s iconic opening lines,… Read more »
Coming off of the resounding success of their debut collection, Crying In The Shower, which dropped earlier this year, Letdown. is back with the dizzyingly introspective “Happiness Is Overrated.” Following the chorus’ poignant proclamation, “This is not another party song/Just someone barely holding on,” Letdown.’s latest masterpiece delves deep into the sacrifices and measures vocalist Blake Coddington is willing to take to shield himself from being hurt. The song, accompanied by a captivating music video, explores themes of disillusionment and the pursuit of true happiness—if it exists. From the opening chords, “Happiness Is Overrated” sets a haunting tone, drawing listeners… Read more »
The Maine have shared a cinematic new music video for their recent track, “how to exit a room” today. The Arizona five-piece is gearing up to release their self-titled, ninth studio album this summer. With several fascinating and conceptual content ideas, and the extremely clever release date of August 1st (8123), fans are eager to say the least. So far The Maine has released two singles, “how to exit a room” and “blame” from the upcoming record. They also gave us a beautiful cover of Taylor Swift‘s “Cruel Summer” last week. The video is entirely in black and white, showcasing… Read more »
Following the explosive success of her May release “omg,” pop-punk powerhouse LØLØ is back with another new scorching single, “hot girls in hell.” Across the new track and accompanying music video, LØLØ fearlessly confronts raw emotions of frustration, fury, and despair arising from a toxic relationship with a partner she loves to hate. The song kicks off with a gentle waltz of an acoustic guitar, as LØLØ‘s vocals elegantly embrace the verse, paving the way for a mesmerizing chorus accompanied by impactful percussion and roaring guitar. The music video for “hot girls in hell” showcases a masterful portrayal of revenge,… Read more »
Metalcore juggernauts Hollow Front have unleashed their powerful new single “Letting Go.” While the track is a brutal display of their prowess, the song’s origin story adds a fascinating layer to its emotional depth following the departure of Daniel Alvarez, who is featured on the new single. In a social media post made by the group leading up to the release, they share, “We’re dropping a brand new song (ft. Dakota Alvarez) this Thursday. This is one of two final songs we created with him, before he exited the band.” Vocalist Tyler Tate reveals that the song’s initial inspiration revolved… Read more »
The pop culture event of the century is here to nuke the planet pink. It’s Barbie Vs. Oppenheimer, but who comes out on top?
Better Lovers played their first ever shows, two back-to-back, in Buffalo last week. It was absolute chaos, to say the least.
Wayside have shared a mesmerizing double single today with “Parallax Error” and “Asymmetry“. The rock duo teamed up with Grammy nominated producer, Will Yip to produce this pair of beautiful songs. Yip is no stranger to finding the most unique and talented bands on the rise and helping them craft their sound to its greatest potential. He has worked with artists like Title Fight, Code Orange, Movements, and La Dispute. Wayside is the perfect new prospect for this echelon of production. They have created songs that feel ethereal because of their ability to blend soft shoegaze and intense post-hardcore. The… Read more »
This week I have long time friend and bass player from the band Badflower, I met him back a while back but we actually hit it off when I was in Ventura, and came outside of the bathroom pier, and he and I were the only people there, and we recognized each other, so we hung out and the friendship spawned from there! I learn about his history on how he got into music.
