Ohio natives, Hawthorne Heights, has returned with their heaviest song to date spanning across their 22-year history, aptly titled “The Storm.” The nearly three-minute ripper is the first preview to the band’s forthcoming, freshly announced EP, Lost Lights, via Pure Noise Records. The collection is set to drop on September 8 the day before the group’s Ohio Is For Lovers Festival performance. From the first note, “The Storm” kicks into high gear with tantalizing guitar work, hauntingly atmospheric layers across the instrumentation and vocals, and JT Woodruff’s signature blend of harmonies. The track takes on a contemplative feel, reflecting on… Read more »
Fresh off the success of their 2022 full-length album, Complete Collapse, Sleeping With Sirens is back with a thrilling summer tour, joined by the talented acts Dead American and TX2 as support. The 5-show tour will kick off at …Is For Lovers Festival in Orange County, CA, on Saturday, August 26. Sleeping With Sirens will continue their tour through Labor Day weekend, concluding on September 3 in Houston, TX. Read more: Magnolia Park Announce Two EPs, Share Track With nothing,nowhere. Immediately following their short tour run, Sleeping With Sirens and Dead American will join The Used as support through the… Read more »
Following the release of his latest offerings “SABOTAGE//” and “YOU NEEDED A HIT//,” KennyHoopla and longtime collaborator, Travis Barker, have partnered up once again for a 3-track capsule project release titled, BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT//. Across the release, KennyHoopla‘s edgy, genre-blending sound and Barker‘s powerhouse drumming skills culminate in an explosive climax. Standout single “MARRY KILL F*CK//” epitomizes KennyHoopla’s raw energy and infectious punk-rock spirit while calling back to a handful of pop-punk references including one to Barker’s bandmate Tom DeLonge through the line, “And everyone is recommending me their therapist/They believe in God/Don’t believe in aliens.” Read more:… Read more »
Thursday is hitting the road this September for a 12-date North American tour. The post-hardcore outfit is bringing GEL and Vinnie Caruana out with them as opening acts and emerging artists Pinkshift and koyo on select dates. The tour will begin on September 7 in Syracuse, NY, and run through September 23 in Birmingham, AL. Before and in between their headlining gigs, Thursday will be playing a few festivals this summer and fall, including Chicago’s iconic Riot Fest and both Is For Lovers Festivals in Tennessee and California. The post-hardcore outfit will also perform their 2003 record, War All The… Read more »
Anberlin returns with their hard-hitting single, “Lacerate,” a glimpse into their upcoming EP, Convinced, set to drop on June 30 via Equal Vision Records. With an explosive blend of electrifying instrumentation and lead vocalist Stephen Christian‘s commanding delivery, “Lacerate” wastes no time in making its impact felt. “Lacerate” kicks off with a sense of urgency and intensity that permeates across the track. As the song progresses, the instrumentation gradually builds, creating a wall of sound that envelops the listener. The drums provide a steady and propulsive backbone, while the guitars unleash a torrent of gritty riffs and soaring melodies. The… Read more »
KennyHoopla has made his triumphant return with his latest single, “YOU NEEDED A HIT//.” The track, accompanied by a captivating music video, showcases the Cleveland-born artist’s undeniable talent and distinctive sound further solidifying his position as an artist to watch. “YOU NEEDED A HIT//” stands as a formidable and introspective anthem with KennyHoopla expertly weaves together a mesmerizing tapestry of alternative rock, pop, and punk influences, showcasing his distinctive sound in all its glory. From the very first notes, the song seizes your attention with its irresistible hooks and spellbinding guitar riffs. The genius of the track lies not only… Read more »
Not quite feeling the traditional holly-jolly spirit this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. Whether you crave a dose of Creepmas with a haunted holiday atmosphere, something whimsically gothic with noir undertones, or simply a break from saccharine sweetness, these 10 alternative holiday-themed films offer a welcome escape this winter. The Nightmare Before Christmas While Jack Skellington may have made a “terrible mess of Christmas,” Tim Burton‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas remains a whimsical marriage of eerie mischief and holiday cheer—a true “Creepmas” classic. Directed by Henry Selick, this stop-motion marvel follows Jack’s misguided attempt to commandeer Christmas, resulting in… Read more »
As the year comes to a close, and we bid “farewell” (and maybe “fuck you”) to 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate the albums that shaped the soundtrack of the last 12 months. From deeply personal indie projects to genre-defining heavy hitters, 2024 was filled with groundbreaking releases that reminded us of the power of music and, more importantly, of the alternative community. With so much incredible work to choose from, narrowing down our favorites was a daunting task. This year, the quality and variety of music made it impossible to rank our picks—every album brought… Read more »
Fans thought that As It Is took their final bow in 2022, but recently, the band returned to announce they’ll be playing Slam Dunk 2025. Additionally, they’re gearing up to release A Decade Uneventful: B-Sides & Rarities (2012 – 2022) on November 20. Following all the great news, As It Is’ lead vocalist Patty Walters took to his YouTube channel to have a heart-to-heart with watchers in a video entitled “See you around.” It marks the first video posted on his personal channel in 10 years. He details As It Is‘ signing to Fearless Records way back in 2014. “Our… Read more »
Following the announcement of their exciting reunion as well as the 10 year anniversary performance of their full-length album Never Happy, Ever After at Slam Dunk Fest in 2025, As It Is has launched their forthcoming compilation album A Decade Uneventful: B-Sides & Rarities (2012 – 2022) with several unreleased tracks and demos. The compilation LP is slated to arrive on November 20. Arriving today, September 11, the group has released the first five tracks of the comp, including two 2017 tracks, a 2017 demo, a 2018 live demo, and a 2018 demo. Amongst the new releases, As It Is… Read more »
