Can’t Swim has released a short yet intense new music video commenting on their lead singer’s frustration with how his friend was once treated. “Can’t See Straight” follows their last single released in April, and is a stark contrast to the previous release. Where “No Backbone” features a pop-punk groove and layers, the new track is heavy, angry, and full of wrath.” With intense and heavy instrumentation accompanied by lyrics like, “Big shot when she can’t even stand/Passed out makes you feel like a man/One day you’re gonna get yours/When I kick down the door,” Can’t Swim clearly lay out… 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 »
Ashton Irwin recently popped by the idobi Radio Studios to talk to Fish on Gone Fishkin, all about his newest album, BLOOD ON THE DRUMS! The album was released in two separate parts: The Thorns, which came out on June 12, and The Roses, which was just released on July 17. During the interview, Irwin touches on his creative process throughout making the album, including the reasons behind a two-part release and the significant role of mental health and human resilience throughout the project. According to Irwin, he names of the two parts of the album come from the lyrics,… Read more »
Could Bad Omens be up to something? It seems like it after the band shared a short video online. Since the band announced they’d be taking a well-needed break from touring, they’ve been relatively quiet, only posting about upcoming festival appearances and graphics from their latest release. With how busy they’ve been over the past few years, it only makes sense that the group would be ready to reveal something new. A loading bar on loop, the short video is simple yet intriguing. The band has used similar graphics during their concerts between songs and brief intermissions. It leaves people… Read more »
With Season 1 of The Acolyte wrapped up, Sean is joined by Ethan Kahn of Chained Saint to talk about what worked, what didn’t and what we could see from a potential Season 2. As well, they talk a little bit about the Russo Brothers returning for Avengers Secret Wars + much more! Chained Saint just dropped their debut single Animosity which you can check out here and be on the lookout for more new music from the band real soon! Catch Metalcore Nerds live Mondays @ 7pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow @MetalcoreNerds on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Tiktok! Follow… 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 »
Knuckle Puck just announced a very exciting hometown show. On January 11, 2025, the Chicago-based pop-punkers will be playing their debut record Copacetic in full at The Salt Shed to celebrate 10 years of the LP. The band shared on Twitter/X, “This show is gonna be a little freaky for us because the room is 2x bigger than any room we’ve ever headlined in. No idea what to expect, but we wanna do it big since this album means a lot to us and we know it means a lot to all of you. Thank you :0)” And of course,… Read more »
In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30, Bayside has covered The Weakerthans‘ “Aside” for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. The song originally appeared on The Weakerthans‘ 2000 LP Left and Leaving. The compilation will also boast The Wonder Years’ cover of Thrice’s “Deadbolt,” Point North’s cover of Avenged Sevenfold’s “Unholy Confessions,” and NOAHFINNCE‘s rendition of Waterparks‘ “I Miss Having Sex But at Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore.” Check out Bayside‘s bright punk-rock spin to the OG early aughts banger. So far, Hopeless Records has announced 14 tracks listeners can expect to hear on the cover album, with promises of more on the way.… 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 »
