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Microwave Drop Two Stellar Tracks With Puddle Splasher

Microwave have recruited Puddle Splasher to bring the world two new tracks today. “Heel” and “Step Inside” are both fantastic alternative rock songs. They boast the same cozy, comfortable vibe that Microwave always offers, along with a taste of freshness from Puddle Splasher. The two bands were clearly in their bag with these tunes. We’re really stoked they decided to give us TWO instead of just one. That would have left us wanting more for sure. Frontman and guitarist of Microwave, Nathan Hardy shared, “As long time Puddle Splasher fans, we had a great time sending ideas back and forth… Read more »

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Taylor Acorn Isn’t Too Old For “Growing Pains” On New Single

Taylor Acorn is beginning to reveal another chapter to her album Poster Child, with the deluxe single “Growing Pains” out today. The official deluxe album arrives October 30 via Fearless Records, and “Growing Pains” serves as the first preview of the release. Talor Acorn explores an introspective and melancholy take on never feeling like you fit in, even as you age out of the issues of adolescence. Speaking on the new song, Taylor Acorn shared, “Growing Pains is a favorite of mine. I think it’s such a universal feeling to want to grow up and grow out of the feelings… Read more »

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GAYLE Shares Track-by-Track Interview Of Debut Album Observing Chaos

Even if you find success on tour with the likes of Taylor Swift and My Chemical Romance and earn a Grammy nomination…you’ll never be able to avoid the annoying growing pains of being in your late teens and early 20s. This is exactly what GAYLE, aka 22-year-old Taylor Gayle Rutherfurd, explored in her official debut album Observing Chaos, out now via Atlantic Records. She explains, “I put out ‘abcdefu‘ and my life got completely turned upside down in the best ways. And while I was dealing with extremely unique circumstances, I was also going through things every teenage/young adult has gone through.”… Read more »

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Death Cab For Cutie Shares Stunning Animated Video For “Stone Over Water”

Death Cab For Cutie has blessed fans today with new tour dates and a brand new music video. The indie-rock vets just dropped the visuals for “Stone Over Water,” from their new album I Built You A Tower. Beautifully animated by Sean Solomon, the video features a slapstick sense of humor and follows a character through a chaotic day. “I normally animate music videos for my own songs, but I found this song incredibly personal, even though it wasn’t mine. I think everyone can relate to the little man in the video having a bad day,” the artist shares. “But… Read more »

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Moody Joody Expresses Feminine Rage On “Average Joe”

Moody Joody refuses to settle for just an “Avergae Joe” on their new track, which is slated to appear on their highly anticipated debut album Plain Jane, due out on October 30 via Photo Finish Records. Triumphant and utterly relatable, “Average Joe” is preceded by singles, including “Fantasyland,” “Loretta’s Last Call,” and “Little Blue House.” Co-lead vocalist Kaitie Forbes says, “‘Average Joe’ has become one of my favorite moments on the album. It leans into the toxic cycles I went through in my twenties of falling for unavailable, performative men. Before I learned the signs of love bombing, and when… Read more »

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lolitslea Reveals Thrilling Sophomore Album RollerCoaster Tycoon

The day has finally arrived; lolitslea has finally revealed her highly anticipated sophomore record, RollerCoaster Tycoon, along with a thrilling music video. The artist shares, “RollerCoaster Tycoon is not only an iconic computer game from the early 2000s, it’s a way of life. If I had to describe my life’s anthem or pick a “soundtrack to my life”, this would be it, I wrote it! Life is a rollercoaster (cliche). You can become a part of my chaos, but if you can’t handle it, there’s the door!” Lea adds of the new record, “3 years of working on my second… Read more »

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Harrison Gordon Reveals Sophomore LP ‘BLISS’

The day has finally arrived! The band Harrison Gordon, fronted by the man Harrison Gordon, has released their highly-anticipated sophomore LP, BLISS, where they try to discover what that word even means. Gordon, the vocalist, says, “I had a two-week period where every night, I’d have the same nightmare about people who weren’t in my life anymore. Not even the individuals I’d burned or who’d burned me, just the friends who aren’t around anymore.” He continues, “After a few nights I grew convinced that I had probably pushed them away at some point. The fact I was having nightmares about… Read more »

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K.Flay Feels Disillusioned On Scathing New Single “Ants”

K.Flay is back and better than ever. And she’s singing what we’re all thinking on her new single, “Ants.” This single was preceded by an album from her side project 2XT. She shared on social media, “This song is about the destructive nature of power. It’s an expression of the disillusionment I feel when I look out at the world right now, when I see what corporations and governments and billionaires are doing. It’s also an expression of my own sense of culpability.” K.Flay added, “Because I wear boots. I kill ants. So, there are levels to this power, this… Read more »

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Rodeo “Can’t Get Over You” In Yearning New Single

Rodeo are having a tough time letting go of the past in their new single, “Can’t Get Over You.” The track stands as the third taster from their upcoming EP, Talk About Love, set for release September 25 via Secret Friends Music Group. It follows the groovy and nostalgic bops, “HAD ENOUGH!” and “Shiver.” While “Can’t Get Over You” serves as the most somber in narrative, it offers arguably the most upbeat effort from Rodeo so far. The juxtaposition works well in this genre. Rodeo is reminiscent of acts like The Band Camino, The Wrecks, and Dreamers. They’ve got that… Read more »

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15 Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate This September

School is back in session, and Halloween season has officially begun. To keep the spooky vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Virgo and Libra babies have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From the always iconic Avril Lavigne, to Mayday Parade‘s Jake Bundrick and Alex Garcia, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Mikey Way, here are some September musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Joe Trohman — September 1 We… Read more »