Following the massive success of their April single, “Medicate Me,” featuring the talent of Dayseeker vocalist Rory Rodriguez, Rain City Drive has unveiled their vulnerable new track, “Neverbloom.” “I wrote ‘Neverbloom’ about my dad who passed when I was 24,” vocalist Matt McAndrew candidly shares in a press release. “I find myself thinking how I wish he could see the things I’ve accomplished and the man that I’ve become. It’s about learning to live with the reality that he only got to see the beginning of my journey, the seeds I planted, but won’t see my flowers bloom.” Read more:… Read more »
After releasing their supercharged singles “It’s Supposed To Hurt” and “Learn To Forget” House Of Protection is showing the softer side of their musical vision with new track, “Being One” via Red Bull Records. Guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta (ex-FEVER 333 musicians) “knew it wasn’t going to be easy to start again from scratch, but that phrase became our ethos. Starting again was the whole point of this [project].” This synth-laced, pop-rock-infused offering proves that this is the alternative dynamic duo of your dreams. Harrison’s vocals shine on the record, revealing a new level of brilliance for his range. Of “Being One,” Improta says, “‘Being One’… Read more »
Today, Bright Eyes announced their forthcoming new LP, sharing its first single, “Bells And Whistles,” a song about the things we tend to take for granted that ultimately shape our lives. From the jump, the track is brought to life with the breath of a vibrant whistle that’s sure to be stuck in your head for the next 5-7 business days. It continues with a happy-go-lucky tune that juxtaposes the vocal fry and lyrical cynicism laid over it quite perfectly. The Five Dice, All Threes LP will feature 13 songs, with Cat Power, Alex Orange Drink, and Matt Berninger of… Read more »
Emo fans, today is your day. Philadelphia emo outfit Modern Baseball has dropped two demos for “Rock Bottom” and “Pothole.” Both tracks come from their 2014 LP You’re Gonna Miss It All. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Run For Covers Records is releasing a special edition of the iconic album on vinyl. Alongside the record, fans will also receive a 96-page hardcover photo book and a 7” of the two newly-released demos. The record, as well as a new MOBO crewneck, baseball hat, flag, and tote, are all currently available for pre-order and are expected to ship around September… Read more »
On this episode of Punk Goes Pride, Tate and his wife Katy do a deep-dive analysis of the new A24 film, ‘I Saw The TV Glow’. The movie is a beautiful allegory for the trans experience and the discovery of gender identity and transition as a whole.
With seven full-length albums to their name and their music solidly, and rightfully, etched into the annals of rock history alongside emo/scene peers such as My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and Dashboard Confessional, The Early November has returned with their most personal collection of songs yet. To mark the occasion, they’ve released a 10-track magnum opus as a self-titled album, more than 20 years into their career. In an in-depth interview with idobi Radio, founding members Ace Enders (vocalist/guitarist) and Jeff Kummer (drummer/percussionist) discuss why now was the right time to release a self-titled album, what’s next for The… Read more »
On this week’s episode, Pat & Seb correct the mistakes they have made, recall a very wholesome moment, and rethink how their own dads used to deal with their appearance as teenagers.
Pale Waves is entering a new era with the release of “Perfume” and with the announcement of their fourth album, Smitten. The 12-track LP is set to arrive on September 20 via Dirty Hit. “Perfume” sees queer joy at the forefront of its lyrics. “When I saw you I knew it was over/I just laid down and surrendered/Oh, laying in the fields with you/Please tell me that we can make this last forever,” vocalist Heather Baron-Gracie sings over euphoric alt-pop chords. “‘Perfume’ is the perfect introduction into the new world we’ve created,” Baron-Gracie says of the track. “It’s queer, feminine,… Read more »
Laura Jane Grace has officially dropped the gorgeously filmed “I’m Not A Cop” music video. The visual features herself and her wife, Paris Campbell Grace, portraying Reno 911 police officers “patrolling” the streets of Chicago, IL, where they live. “I’m Not A Cop” is pulled from LJG’s recently released Hole In My Head full-length record. Of the new release, she shares in an Instagram caption, “Are you a cop? Are you surrrrre you’re not a cop man? You know by law you have to answer that question otherwise it’s … actually I’m not a lawyer so don’t quote me on… Read more »
311 is back for the first time since their 2019 LP Voyager with a new track and music video for “You’re Gonna Get It.” Showcasing lead vocalist Nick Hexum as a boxer in the ring, the new visuals are the perfect cinematic pairing for the heavy-hittitng modern rock track. Of the song, Hexum says, “The story behind the lyrics to ‘You’re Gonna Get It’ is going back into the mindset of when we were young, and dumb and doing a lot of crazy stuff. Sometimes getting away with it, sometimes with consequences. And I’m going in and out of the first… Read more »
