Coming off the inevitable high of their eagerly-awaited new collection, The Fear Of Fear, which saw its official release courtesy of Rise Records/Pale Chord on November 2, Spiritbox has extended their creative expression through a series of arrestingly cinematic music videos to coincide with the release. In honor of their latest release, The Fear Of Fear, Spiritbox began with the release of “Ultraviolet” on November 2, swiftly followed by “Angel Eyes” on November 3. And just this past weekend, on November 4, fans were gifted with the awe-inspiring video for “Too Close / Too Late.” Read more: Here’s What All-American… Read more »
What a time to be an emo kid. With nostalgia in vogue, scene kids like ourselves are begging for another chance to live out our Warped Tour fantasies. The days of thick rubber bracelets with “I Love Boobies” imprinted into them, free meet-and-greets at the merch tent, and a day chock-full of heavy-hitting acts in the alternative space. Luckily, When We Were Young Fest is filling this void for the second year in a row with another incredibly stacked lineup. From legacy headliners like Green Day and blink-182 to next-generation acts like Magnolia Park and Games We Play, the second-annual… Read more »
God is real, and her name is Taylor Swift. Whether or not you’re on board with Swiftie mania, it’s impossible to deny that the record-breaking artist is an industry-changing champion. From country to pop and rock to indie, she defies genre and definitely has a streak of emo running through her veins, as she’s noted Pete Wentz as a major songwriting inspiration in the past. After all, her vault tracks from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) include collaborations with Fall Out Boy and Paramore’s Hayley Williams. You also can’t forget “Two Is Better Than One” with Boys Like Girls or… Read more »
Artists in today’s industry have the opportunity to reinvent themselves in an instant. Whether it is due to a genre switch or a change in aesthetic, the ability to shapeshift can feel liberating. Today, singer-songwriter Jaden Hossler is removing the varnish of his alias, jxdn, and releasing “Chrome Hearted” under his real name. Dropping via DTA Records, the track shows a new side of Hossler following his journey to sobriety. This deeply-personal topic is one he is proud to continue exploring in this new era. Combining trap beats with a smooth, pop-infused vocal delivery, Jaden Hossler taps into a sound… Read more »
Young Culture is back with the bop of the fall! Joining forces with their friends and fellow New York natives, Daisy Grenade, the pop-rock band is celebrating the release of their new single, “Jesus,” today. The song tells the story of a toxic relationship that is too addictive to leave. It’s the kind of situation you know is terrible for you, but the push and pull of passion makes you stay. Lyrics like, “Why do I get high when you keep taking me low?” are balanced by the track’s driving guitars that immerse the listener into a full-on house party… Read more »
We all love a powerful frontwoman, and Against The Current’s Chrissy Costanza fits the bill. The band’s new single “silent stranger” introduces fans to their “nightmare era,” which is chock-full of black and white imagery and a dark-pop edge that elevates their classic sound. It’s all about shedding the persona they’ve created for themselves and the challenges of reclaiming their authentic identity. There comes a point when the reflection in the mirror looks like a complete stranger, which Costanza sings in the lyrics, “I know all the lies/I brought to life/Now I don’t know how to be someone real/Hate that… Read more »
As per usual, The Maine has been more than generous to fans, offering amazing collabs, dropping an incredible ninth record, and sharing new acoustic renditions of their singles. After teasing a snippet of the track earlier this week, the group finally shared a stripped-down version of the dance-inducing, pop-laced banger “blame,” resulting in a haunting, heartfelt performance. Frontman John O’Callaghan’s vocals absolutely shine on this somber rendition, departing from the glitzy disco aesthetics and sounds of its original counterpart. Frankly, be prepared to sob. Listen to The Maine’s acoustic reinterpretation of “blame” below. In a recent Instagram clip, listeners can… Read more »
It was never a phase. However, which phase are we talking about exactly? Truth be told, the evolution of the emo style had many, many phases. We know we were never the jocks, the preps, or the bookworms. But we certainly had something going on, and it was developing alongside the bands we loved. Sometimes we were in all black, and surprisingly, sometimes, we were in pink and yellow. Beanies may have been really tiny, and other times very baggy and oversized. Emo fashion means something different for everyone. We thought it would be fun to rank the different ways… Read more »
Hot and fresh breakout stars of the Los Angeles underground rock scene, 20K Rio has released their debut single, “tightrope” today. The duo is made up of singer/guitarist Tommy Lloyd (left) and drummer Luke Curo (right). The pair were formally the remaining members of the bubblegum pop-punk outfit, Lip Candy, a band that had started gaining some serious traction in SoCal. However, the two rockers came to a point where they needed to take things in a different direction. Having grown a dedicated fanbase across TikTok, Instagram, and the local LA scene, they are starting out in a strong place… Read more »
The Riot grrrl movement began in the early 1990’s at the forefront of feminism, punk music, and political commentary. It was a genre built out of anger, frustration, and rage entirely crafted by badass women. These women aimed to express emotions considered acceptable for male songwriters at the time, but far less common for women. Growing out of the Pacific Northwest but quickly spreading across the country, acts like Bikini Kill and Sleater-Kinney paved the way for many bands to come in the future. Speaking on topics like sexual assault, domestic abuse, anarchism, and female empowerment, the movement was much… Read more »
