boygenius have shared an amazing animated visual for their beautifully cathartic song, “Cool About It” today. A group that is praised for their remarkable lyricism, the last verse of this track is absolutely astonishing. They are capable of painting a vivid picture of human emotion and experience, with such simple delivery. “But we don’t have to talk about it / I can walk you home and practice method acting / I’ll pretend being with you doesn’t feel like drowning / Tellin’ you it’s nice to see how good you’re doing / Even though we know it isn’t true”. boygenius depicts… Read more »
Ah, music festival season is slowly coming to an end. The greatest time of year, spanning from April to September, is when we can enjoy our favorite artists at outdoor venues and under the stars. Riot Fest is one of these final events of the season, returning to Chicago on September 15 for an unforgettable weekend of performances. And now, Taylor Acorn is joining Riot Fest’s impressive lineup of artists. Surprising fans with the news on Instagram, the singer posted the fest’s flyer with a caption in all caps, “SEE YOU AT RIOT FEST SEPT. 16!!!” The news comes as… Read more »
As illuminati hotties gear up for their summer run with Boygenius, which kicks off next on July 29 in Quincy, WA following an appearance at Pitchfork Music Festival, the group’s mastermind Sarah Tudzin has issued the infectiously sweet new single “Truck.” “Truck” emerges as a sonic oasis, whisking us away from the predictable sounds of the mainstream. With gentle guitar melodies paving the way, they seamlessly intertwine with Tudzin’s velvety and captivating vocals, painting a unique musical tapestry. As the notes unfurl, an evocative aura reminiscent of indie mainstays such as Sparklehorse and The National envelops us, embracing the soul… Read more »
Speed round for the featured movies and series of the week. Here’s everything (on this episode) that’s flexing for your attention: Rye Lane, The Night Agent, The Big Door Prize, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, AIR, A Thousand and One, Tetris, and Rap Caviar.
Geek Girl Riot goes into speed rounds this week with Tan France from Next In Fashion, The Last of Us (the final episodes), Unprisoned, The Mandalorian S3 E2, Chang Can Dunk, Champions, and Luther: Fallen Sun. Hold on while we catch our breath, while you read the quotes below and the 1-graph reviews of Champions and Scream 6 too.
The time has come, everyone: boygenius dropped their new single! Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker had already joined forces to give us three singles off of their upcoming album, titled the record, but now we get to dive into “Not Strong Enough”. The single is paired with a new music video of the trio having a fun outing together on a sunny pier. the record is due to release on March 31st and at this point we’re convinced boygenius can do no wrong. Watch and listen to the new single below (and hope you get invited to the… Read more »
The Inbox Jukebox brings you fresh new tunes and bands. This week features tracks from Jonah Kagen, poptropicaslutz! x Magnolia Park, half•alive, plxntkid, and We’re Wolves.
— Today we talk about Magnolia Park’s new single, the new Whitney Houston biopic trailer, and Lil Nas X taking over League of Legends. — Magnolia Park Drops “Addison Rae” Magnolia Park is taking us back to our early 2000s pop-punk roots with their new single “Addison Rae“. Yes, like the influencer who is all over TikTok. The song is incredibly fun and nostalgic. Along with the new single, the band also dropped a music video for it. The high energy video captures those 2000 vibes that will have you jumping around with the band on the other side of… Read more »
Today we talk about The 1975’s new single, the Backstreet Boys’ first Christmas album, and the #gentleminions trend Be “Part of the Band“ The 1975 dropped a brand new single today and we are so glad we don’t have to wait any longer. They have been teasing “Part of the Band” for a while now and fans have been chomping at the bit for its release. Frontman Matt Healy shared the first 10 seconds of the track ahead of time, which include the lyrics, “She was part of the airforce / I was part of the band.” Now we have… Read more »
Today we talk about Billie Joe Armstrong’s reaction to the Roe v. Wade news, Vanessa Hudgens going back to her High School Musical roots, and Jodie Sweetin being tackled by police during a protest. Billie Joe Armstrong Speaks Out During a concert this past weekend, Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong told the crowd that he was going to denounce his U.S. citizenship after Roe v. Wade was overturned. He told the London concert goers, “Fuck America. I’m fucking renouncing my citizenship. I’m fucking coming here.” Plenty of other artists, including Phoebe Bridgers and Olivia Rodrigo, have also used their shows… Read more »
