Los Angeles pop-rock trio Beauty School Dropout stole our heart as the blink-182 North American tour opener, and are blessing our Friday with their brand new album READY TO EAT. Across the nine tracks including hit single “beautiful waste,” the band reveals their modern alternative prowess, setting the stage for the genre’s future. “READY TO EAT is the culmination of our high highs, low lows and everything in between,” says the band. “The album is a sonic spiral through our personal struggles with addiction, relationships and love (or lack thereof). The album is meant to be a reflection of our… Read more »
Earlier this year we were blessed with the reunion of Say Anything after a four year hiatus. After gifting us with two new singles, “Psyche!” and “Are You (In) There?” over the summer, we just keep getting good news. Today, the band has released another new song, “Carrie & Lowell & Cody (Pendent)” and shared the news of their eighth studio album …Is Committed. Although we don’t have an official release date yet, we have a lot of great information regarding the new record! They have reunited with producer, Brad Wood, who worked with the band on their sophomore album… Read more »
Marking their first new music since August 2022’s self-titled EP, Have Mercy has unveiled their soul-stirring new single, “Alive.” This captivating track is a sneak peek of what’s to come on their upcoming album, NUMB, which is scheduled to arrive via the group’s new label, Rude Records, on December 8. Embarking on a journey back to their roots, “Alive” is an examination of feeling ensnared in a toxic relationship with nowhere to turn or escape to. The song unfurls in an array of meticulously constructed drum fills and guitar work, creating a powerful backdrop for vocalist Brian Swindle’s gut-wrenching opening… Read more »
Neck Deep is brightening up your Wednesday with a brand-new music video accompanied by some wise words in “It Won’t Be Like This Forever.” The band has been busy at work, having recently released singles “Take Me With You” and “Heartbreak Of The Century” as well. Directed and edited by Max Moore, whose previous clients include Knocked Loose, Spiritbox, and Code Orange, the music video opens with vocalist Ben Barlow trying to make paper airplanes on a roof. The camera perspective then follows Barlow’s paper planes through various scenes. Cranberry red and teal cover the backgrounds of many music video… Read more »
As anticipation builds around the long-awaited album 152, their first new collection in a staggering seven years, Taking Back Sunday has shared their third preview pulled from the LP—a resounding anthem titled “Amphetamine Smiles.” The 10-track collection is slated for release on October 27, courtesy of Fantasy. “Amphetamine Smiles” emerges as a delightful, sun-soaked anthem that effortlessly invites listeners to join in for a sing-along moment. Within its harmonious notes and arrangement, the song’s allure lies in its ability to transport listeners to a carefree state of mind. With its infectious melodies and spirited instrumentation, “Amphetamine Smiles” exudes an irresistible… Read more »
As the leaves change and cuffing season begins, we all need more love songs in our lives, and Boys Like Girls is filling this void with their hopelessly romantic new single, “NEW LOVE.” Marking the band’s fourth single off their forthcoming record, SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS, “NEW LOVE” highlights Boys Like Girls’ unique brand of shimmering pop-rock with traces of country twang. It’s an endearing and bright-eyed picture of what it’s like to find your other half and the lengths you go to treasure it. Frontman and creative visionary Martin Johnson explains the song’s origins in a statement and the experience… Read more »
Magnolia Park are on their weird shit and it is more than awesome. Today the band dropped their brand new single “Animal” and it is what we have been waiting for. Magnolia Park has proved themselves as frontrunners of the scene over the last few years. Dominating the pop-punk scene with single after single, they are unstoppable. However, it was time for them to take the next step. A group that oozes the talent and skill of a mainstay act, they showcase their ability to push outside of the box on this new release. Magnolia Park celebrate the new track… Read more »
Alt-Pop trio, Bad Suns are back with a brand new single “The One I Used To Love” today. The track is their newest endeavor after last years theatrical album, Apocalypse When. A cathartic track about a relationship fizzling out in its final moments, the lyricism is somber along with instrumentation that glides with a welcoming groove. The chorus says “Now I’m lost at sea / at what cost I’m free / On an odyssey of apologies / My dependencies got the best of me / Now the rest of me struggles endlessly / But you’ll always be the one I… Read more »
The Brooklyn-based math rock connoisseur, Jhariah has released their highly-anticipated new song, “RISK, RISK, RISK!” today. Sonically, this track is a HELL of a song. It is rare for an up-and-coming artist to successfully blend so many different soundscapes and influences into one track, but Jhariah does it and does it perfectly. It is glaringly obvious that they are making a big splash into the alternative rock scene, and this new song cements their place at the table. Alternative rock is a severe understatement though. There is not a box that Jhariah can be put into. They impressively fuse dance-punk,… Read more »
Arizona’s premier emo band The Maine are back with a brand-new music video for their track “thoughts i have while lying in bed.” The song comes from their 8123-released LP and self-titled ninth full album. The music video, directed by Nick Stafford, is simple, but positively stunning. The video featuring lead vocalist John O’Callaghan is shot in black and white on a bridge with a cityscape in the background. Seemingly, “thoughts i have while lying in bed” is a one-shot take, which is even more impressive. Check out the full music video below. The earnest indie tune is rich in… Read more »
