As if Dolly Parton launching a 30-track rock album on November 17 wasn’t exciting enough, the artist recently released even more bonus tracks. Parton teamed up with Italy’s own Måneskin for a reimagining of the iconic “Jolene.” On November 19, Parton took to Instagram to post a behind-the-scenes video of the new rock version of “Jolene.” On top of working with one of music’s most legendary stars, Måneskin also shared a new music video during the holiday week for “TRASTEVERE” on November 23. The track comes from their extended album RUSH! (ARE U COMING?) and serves as the final music… Read more »
UK punkers The Menstrual Cramps have released their new single, “Body Politics,” and signed to Alcopop! Records. The band also announced headline shows in the new year, including Manchester Punk Fest, Outer Town Festival, and 2000 Trees. The song is based on a deeper political meaning of bodily autonomy and identity. With quick drums and a strong beat, the song kicks in by repeating the title and includes, “Body politics/Gender is performative/I didn’t choose my gender it was placed on me.” Clocking in under three minutes, it’s a good old-fashioned pointed punk song that challenges the status quo. Vocalist Emilia… Read more »
This weekend, Green Day played the greatest halftime show of the year, and no, it wasn’t at an American football game. The “Basket Case” artists headed to Hamilton, Ontario to play during the Canadian Football League (CFL) championship game, otherwise known as the Grey Cup. As the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes took a quick break from the game, Green Day took to the stage to play hits new and old for the football fans. They kicked off their four-song set with new single “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” followed by “Basket Case,” “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams,” and… Read more »
Better Lovers‘ discography just got a little bit longer with the addition of the new single “Two Alive Amongst The Dead,” which is a fitting birthday gift for guitarist Jordan Buckley. “Two Alive Amongst The Dead” sees lead singer Greg Puciato (ex-Dillinger Escape Plan) urgently screaming, “Shame they’ll never feel/Any inkling of remorse/Fixate envious/I would try to help them but I know better/They’re not my cause.” Juxtaposed with mind-bending, catchy riffs, the single leaves listeners and metalcore lovers hungry for more. Check out the new single below. Luckily, new music will certainly be on its way. In an Instagram caption,… Read more »
Columbus’ premier cinematic rock outfit Starset officially announced they will be hitting the road in 2024 with an all-new live experience, Immersion: The Final Chapter. Beginning in early April in Nashville and concluding in mid-May in Chicago, this live show will reveal more storylines from previous demonstrations, of course, focusing on their trademark dystopian futuristic narrative. Earlier today, the ensemble shared a tour teaser trailer outlining an astronaut in a rocket hurdling through the atmosphere. The Instagram caption reads, “It begins. And it ends. Now.” On top of announcing a major U.S. tour, lead vocalist Dustin Bates is also poised… Read more »
The Grammy nominations for the 2024 Awards Show dropped on November 10, and it’s clear that boygenius are beloved in both the alternative world and overall pop culture zeitgeist. Taking place on February 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the Grammy Awards will stream at 8 PM ET CBS and Paramount +. Fans of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus can see their faves hopefully win for Album of The Year and Best Alternative Music Album with the record, Best Rock Performance, Record Of The Year, and Best Rock Song with “Not Strong Enough,” Best Alternative Music… Read more »
Judah & the Lion best known for the radio hit “Take It All Back 2.0” just shared their new collaboration with “Punisher” singer K.Flay, “Son Of A Gun.” The two alternative acts effortlessly blend their signature folk-rock sonics and irrefutably earworm-y basslines to craft the ideal late-fall track. Check out “Son Of A Gun” below. “This song has a lot of bounce, but below the bounce is quite a bit of anger. Anger for me comes with a good dose of pettiness as well–what can I say? I’m human,” says Judah Akers, lead singer of Judah & the Lion. “The… Read more »
Today marked a stunning Monday for pop-punk and country fans alike. For a Consequence Of Sound cover story, Paramore‘s Hayley Williams sat down with legend Dolly Parton ahead of her forthcoming album Rockstar. The “Jolene” singer is switching things up and heading for the electric guitar-laden sounds of authentic rock ‘n’ roll. Across 30 tracks, Parton is collaborating with myriad artists on cover tracks, including “I Hate Myself for Loving You” featuring Joan Jett And The Blackhearts and “Let It Be” featuring Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr with special guests Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood. Beyond these collabs, Parton released… Read more »
Reminiscent of their 2017 hit “Summer Stained,” Broadside has delivered a gut-punch, soul-stirring new single, “Bleu.” The new single shares its namesake’s sentiments with the band’s forthcoming full-length album Hotel Bleu, which will arrive via SharpTone Records on November 10. The heart-rendering track found its inspiration in the personal journey of vocalist Oliver Baxxter and his fiancé, who received the life-altering and devastating news of her breast cancer diagnosis. Baxxter’s deliberate croons, each word charged with the heartfelt anguish the two felt after receiving her diagnosis, are highlighted against a gentle acoustic guitar, only further elevating the emotional depth of… Read more »
Royal Blood stopped off in New York for a raw and raucous show with support coming from the brilliance Bad Nerves.
