Hayley Williams is one of alternative’s most iconic voices, and she genuinely has no time for modern internet drama. Fans are applauding the Paramore lead singer’s call-out of pop girly stan culture after she posted a now-expired Instagram story. According to a Stereogum transcription, Williams shares, “Something I’ve been thinking about a lot, and why I don’t really love it… Especially in the music world, whether it’s the pop girls or any scene, really, people only give a fuck about numbers now, and stats. And that is so lame. It’s very fun, don’t get me wrong. It’s sick. We’ve had… Read more »
Following the release of their nostalgia-tinged “Headlight Torches” last month, the new indie/emo supergroup Suburban Eyes has unveiled their latest offering, “4AM.” Both tracks are slated to be featured on the group’s forthcoming debut self-titled collection, which will arrive on August 30 via Spartan Records. “I had a cassette copy of Toad the Wet Sprocket’s ‘Fear’ in high school and the song “Is It For Me” really resonated with me for some reason,” Eric Richter, formerly of Christie Front Drive and Antarctica, shares. “I had a very vivid picture of how the lyrics looked like played out in my mind.… Read more »
Hopeless Records is celebrating the big 3-0 this year, and they’re hosting a big party that you’re invited to. On August 24, the label is set to host a major event at Cleveland’s famous Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame with special performances from Hopeless artists and alumni. Specifically, you can catch sets from Waterparks‘ Awsten Knight, Illuminati Hotties, The Wonder Years‘ Dan Campbell, and Scene Queen. Plus, you can catch a special Q&A panel hosted by Alternative Press and Ruffian Books founder Mike Shea. Additionally, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is sharing a new traveling exhibit celebrating… Read more »
Beach Weather fans based in the UK and Europe, your time has finally arrived. The “High In Low Places” artists are finally making their way to venues in Paris, Berlin, and beyond. The run kicks off on November 12 in London at The Dome and wraps up on November 19 in Warsaw at Klub Stodoła. On Instagram, the pop-rock trio shared, “We’re headed overseas to visit you in November. Thank you for being patient with us. All of your asking & support has made it possible for us to make this happen!” They continue, “Wednesday we begin pre-sale for this… Read more »
Ahead of the release of their forthcoming record, The Death Card, out September 6 via Hopeless Records, Fame On Fire is sharing their hard-hitting new single. Preceded by “Spiral (Justice)” and “Nightmare (The Devil),” “Suicide (The Lovers)” continues the band’s journey into music through the lens of tarot cards. Vocalist Bryan Kuznitz says, “It’s a Romeo And Juliet-style story. The sentiment is ‘If I’m going to love you, I’m going to die for it, and I’m okay with that.’ With ‘The Lovers Card,’ you’re sacrificing your life to make a relationship work.” Kuznitz woefully sings, “Dear beloved/We are here today/In… Read more »
Pop-punk music is overflowing with nostalgic and new acts, and they all coexist to create a community for the misfits, misunderstood youth, and adults who want to feel heard. We all can find something to love about the genre’s confessional lyrics, ear-worm choruses, and fast-paced rhythms. Northbound, the moniker of Jonathon Fraser, is a new artist embodying everything beloved about pop-punk on his latest album, Juniper, which just came out on July 12 via Smartpunk Records. The release encapsulates the glory days of early 2000’s pop-punk nostalgia combined with the production quality and modern-day edge of 2024’s brightest scene artists.… Read more »
FOXCULT, Seattle’s premier “stargaze” act, is back with their new EP, THE AMETHYST DRIFT via Adventure Cat Records. Additionally, the post-hardcore artists delivered their new single and visuals for “NGC 3603.” Previously, the act dropped narrative-driven tracks “GEMINI 4” featuring Tom Weaver of Casey, “ASTRAL GALLERY” featuring Michael Skaggs of Outline In Color, and “WORMHOLE.” If you want to follow the musical story timeline as intended, “NGC 3603” takes place in between “WORMHOLE” and “GEMINI 4.” Read more: Dark Divine Shares Punishing New Single, “Digital Numb” “But if only you could leave yourself behind/Recalling a mirage kept deep inside/The splendor… Read more »
When you think of Barbie the last image to come to mind would still be lightyears away from an image of GWAR. Yet, the metal mercenaries say that covering Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” solo from the Barbie movie, “Just made sense.” The Barbie movie soundtrack made waves last summer, and the quintessential standout track amongst it was “I’m Just Ken” performed by Gosling. If you didn’t already know, the song is inherently rock-rooted, featuring a solo from legendary guitarist and performer Slash (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, and more). The GWAR gang built on those rock roots, amplifying them… Read more »
Following the May release of “all my love,” oso oso is back with their new single, “that’s what time does” as well as the announcement of their new album, life till bones, available everywhere on August 9. On social media, oso oso shared, “Damn the time sure does fly! I can’t believe I’m announcing the 5th album done with this project. ‘life till bones’ is out next month, August 9th. We’re putting this out ourselves so thanks to everybody who has had a hand in that so far but more importantly thanks for listening and your support and making me… Read more »
Emo legends The Used and Taking Back Sunday have announced that they will co-headline a tour for the first time in over a decade this fall. The news comes as the cherry on top of the exciting second leg of Taking Back Sunday’s North American Headline tour, set to hit the road next week on July 24. The band will be playing songs from their latest album 152, an album that delivers renewed ambition from the group. Speaking of new tracks, The Used recently released a vibrant and heart-pounding new deluxe B-sides album. MEDZ was released on June 21 via… Read more »
