Love doesn’t always feel like there are butterflies in your stomach. In fact, the emotions can feel so overwhelming that it’s like you’re diving headfirst into the concrete every time they say your name. LØLØ is expressing this relatable sensation in her latest single, “faceplant.” Co-written by Grammy-nominated writer Mike Robinson and pop-rock songstress Marisa Maino, the track is reminiscent of early 2000s guitar-driven bangers such as “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World but adds a modern pop production. It encaptures LØLØ’s “take-no-prisoners” attitude and fiery writing perspective through fun vocal delays and unexpected harmonies. Just take a look at… Read more »
Boys Like Girls just released the collaboration of collaborations with the reimagining of “THE OUTSIDE (OUTSIDER’S VERSION)” with help from 3OH!3, The Ready Set, The Summer Set, and State Champs. Currently, on a headlining tour with support from these featured alternative artists, this mega-scene kid crossover is just what the doctor ordered. Martin Johnson, Derek DiScanio, Brian Logan Dales, Jordan Witzigreuter, Sean Foreman, and Nathaniel Motte unite their voices in perfect modern rock harmony. Check out the tour-centric music video for the track below. Johnson noted that he wanted the current Boys Like Girls tour to feel like a mini-festival… Read more »
Our indie-pop princess is revealing a new music video just in time for Halloween. chloe moriondo’s track, “Hotel For Clowns,” takes fans on a haunted journey through lo-fi ambiance and pop vocal melodies that cut through the mix to give you goosebumps. Robotic vocoder harmonies and harsh ‘80s synths creep into the arrangement as the song builds, leaving listeners uncertain about what’s coming next. Not to mention the trap beats and staccato orchestral strings that make you want to look over your shoulder toward the track’s final lines. Read more: We’re Finally Getting A Paramore And Julien Baker Crossover On… Read more »
“It’s a Christmas f*cking miracle!” God Made Me An Animal artist Better Lovers is set to make your holiday season, merry and metal thanks to their first annual BLissmas concert. Greg Puciato, Jordan Buckley, Will Putney, Clayton “Goose” Holyoak and Steve Micciche are bringing the heat to Buffalo, NY to celebrate Christmas in the best way possible, a music festival. Fans of “30 Under 13,” “Become So Small,” and beyond will have the chance to see the group headline Town Ballroom in Buffalo, NY on December 8. Tickets will go on sale October 6 at 10 AM ET. It Dies… Read more »
After a whirlwind international tour and a new album cycle, Paramore is back with a new remix album of sorts, Re: This Is Why, and they announced each artist taking part in the release. The LP is set to arrive on October 6. According to a social media post, the band says, “We’ve long wanted to recognize the connection we have with some of the artists who’ve influenced us as a band and/or who have cited our band as an influence. Re: This Is Why is almost a remix album. Some of the songs have been remixed sort of classically,… Read more »
Indie-rockers HUNNY took over our playlists with the likes of “Homesick” and “Xbox Luvr,” and they’re doing it again with the new track “ring in ur ear” featuring none other than Motion City Soundtrack vocalist Justin Courtney Pierre. Transporting us back to cute yet horrendously awkward high school days, HUNNY performs in an unhinged talent show circa 2003. Painting a lyrical picture of young love, the band will give you all the nostalgic feels you need for a mid-week pick-me-up. Check out the brand-new music video below. Preceded by “big star,” “action → reaction,” “solo” and “89cc,” “ring in ur… Read more »
There’s finally a chill in the air, and we all know what that means: Halloween is on its way. Whether you enjoy dressing up for parties or hosting a horror movie night from the comfort of your couch, there’s something for everyone to take part in. Better yet, there are plenty of alternative bands and artists that find their inspiration in the spooky season. This doesn’t mean that they are carving pumpkins or telling ghost stories. Many bands in our scene incorporate paranormal or horror imagery and themes into their releases. This can take the form of voodoo dolls (The… Read more »
408 fans, rejoice! Their cheeky new single “Break Up With Your Girlfriend” is officially available on all streaming platforms. Exclusively premiering on idobi Radio’s Gone Fishkin, the track is reminiscent of 90’s radio pop-rock: A time when Third Eye Blind and Matchbox Twenty were taking over the airwaves. Its bouncy arrangement and infectious vocal melodies juxtapose the more melancholy themes of the song. “Break Up With Your Girlfriend” is about questioning whether or not your significant other is the right one for you and concluding that someone else could be your true puzzle piece. 408 shares the deeper meaning behind… Read more »
L.S. Dunes has been sharing new tunes, dropping band documentaries, and now they’ve released a new music video for “Old Wounds.” Created by @iammethisisi, an AI artist, the video shows scenes of fire, astronauts, UFOs, and more. The color palette of the music video is akin to the cover art of The Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Check out the new music video below. When the teaser video initially made its rounds on the band’s social media, fans were dismayed, overall rejecting the notion that AI art is ethical and/or worthwhile. In response to the backlash, L.S.… Read more »
iDKHOW is back and in a new era. Two weeks following the announcement of drummer Ryan Seaman’s departure and new music incoming, vocalist Dallon Weekes has posted four cryptic videos on Instagram. From a blue telephone to Weekes’ silhouette, the indie-pop project gives fans a taste of what to expect from their upcoming single, “WHAT LOVE?” The first three videos all focus on bright objects that you could find in someone’s home: a blue wired telephone, a bright pink book, and a yellow china set. However, what’s more interesting are the audio snippets behind the videos and some of the… Read more »
