Indie-rockers The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die returned with their latest music since 2021, “Auguries Of Guilt” via Epitaph Records. The Connecticut-formed act lyrically examines and challenges the notion of what makes a hero. “Like the hero killing the guardian of the forest/Set a white-hot flame to the cedars reduced to wasteland,” the band sings. Vocalist David Bello says of the track, “The people in stories that get labeled as heroes are often brutal killers, capable of extreme greed and cruelty on behalf of their allies and their desires. This song tries to smudge historical… Read more »
After wrapping up the first leg of their Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs Tour earlier this year on March 30 at the Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, NV, Alkaline Trio has announced the tour’s second leg. Kicking off on September 11 in San Antonio, TX, and running through September 29 in Newport, KY, Spanish Love Songs and SLOMOSA are slated to support the iconic trio on the road. Sharing the news on their social channels, AK3 shares, “Weeeeeee’re Baaaaaaaack! Excited to announce new US tour dates for the second leg of our Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs tour!” Fan presale tickets and… Read more »
It’s no secret that Bert McCracken and his legendary band, The Used, are having a sensational 2024! Following the release of their ninth studio album, Toxic Positivity, last spring, the impending arrival of their B-sides album, MEDZ, in just a few weeks, and their summer headline tour kicking off on June 20, McCracken also recently launched his unique, pop-centric solo project robbietheused. “Just A Little Bit,” which arrived on May 31 to enormous praise, is McCracken’s into a poppier avenue. He shares, “I’ve always tried to push for the poppy stuff for The Used records. And the band really likes… Read more »
The living legend John 5 has released his newest song, “A Hollywood Story,” with an accompanying music video cataloging his life and career. From his first notes at the age of 7 to touring with renowned musicians and bands, John 5 captures every moment of his musical journey on this track. It’s the kind of story only he could tell, and not a single word is uttered! Opening with a few dreamy, reflective chords you can feel the tenderness in how John feathers his strings. A few measures later the emotion pours out onto the frets as he lets out… Read more »
Laura Jane Grace has officially dropped the gorgeously filmed “I’m Not A Cop” music video. The visual features herself and her wife, Paris Campbell Grace, portraying Reno 911 police officers “patrolling” the streets of Chicago, IL, where they live. “I’m Not A Cop” is pulled from LJG’s recently released Hole In My Head full-length record. Of the new release, she shares in an Instagram caption, “Are you a cop? Are you surrrrre you’re not a cop man? You know by law you have to answer that question otherwise it’s … actually I’m not a lawyer so don’t quote me on… Read more »
The Used are on quite a roll this year! With their B-sides, full-length MEDZ arriving on June 21 and the group preparing for the kick-off of their summer tour, they have announced their fall headlining tour with Plain White T’s and Raue. Excited about the tour, Plain White T’s shared on their social platforms, “We’re hitting the road this fall with @theused! Get ready for an epic tour you won’t want to miss.” Read more: The Used Announces B-Sides Album ‘MEDZ,’ Releases Title Track Tickets for the group’s forthcoming fall headline run will be available on Friday, June 14, at… Read more »
Bring Me The Horizon surprise-dropped their new record POST HUMAN: NeX GEn in May and are now sharing their brand-new hits on their summer festival tour dates. Following the release of the music video for “Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd,” they debuted the track live on June 8 at Poland’s Mystic Festival. Frontman Oli Sykes dedicated the debut to Slayer guitarist Kerry King. Frontman Sykes shares that the new album took “ages to write.” He notes, “It’s a real concept album, with a full narrative that connects to the first record, but the concept is hidden and buried. Some people aren’t going… Read more »
In April 2024, Lana Del Rey boldly claimed that she invented bows. She commented on a fan post on Instagram with the remark, and fans went wild over it. This begs the question: did she actually invent them as a fashion staple in today’s scene? Before we dive in and discuss this, let’s clarify a few things. I am a Lana Del Rey fan and am not downplaying her legendary influence in fashion and trend-setting. This woman brought flower crowns, Waffle House, flowing dresses, Coca-Cola, and vintage Americana fashion to the forefront. She led Tumblr culture in the 2010s and… Read more »
The day is finally here! LØLØ has officially launched her debut album, falling for robots & wishing i was on, with the music video for “wish i was a robot.” In a heartfelt post to her social media channels, she shares, “my debut album falling for robots & wishing I was one IS OUT NOW I CAN’T BELIEVE I’M TYPING THIS SENTENCE !? WHAT DO U GUYS THINK, WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SONG?? tell me EVERYTHING. i have been working so hard on every little detail of this album for the past 3 years so releasing it right now is the… Read more »
MisterWives and Charlotte Sands have teamed up for an absolutely mesmerizing collaborative single, “Other Side.” Additionally, the pair have launched a live performance video of the new release via Vevo. MisterWives frontwoman Mandy Lee shares, “From the studio to playing it live, every iteration of ‘Other Side’ has been unfiltered fun, and the honor of having Charlotte be part of the song took it to new heights! Her talent, heart, and powerhouse voice are as awe-inspiring as her trailblazing career as an independent artist, and getting to share the stage with her was a true masterclass.” On the layered meanings… Read more »
