Teddy Swims is the epitome of soul. His debut album, Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1), is flooded with raw emotion that is palpable from beginning to end. With every vocal run and touch of vibrato comes a story of love, loss, and healing. And it is clear that Teddy Swims is ready to lay his soul bare. Giving listeners a taste of the album, Swims released a live video for his song “Some Things I’ll Never Know.” Performing the track accompanied by a live pianist, the artist stands in the spotlight and allows his vocals to speak for themselves.… Read more »
Demi Lovato is a chameleon. The powerhouse vocalist successfully outdoes herself in every genre she touches, whether it be pop, R&B, or somewhere in-between. These days, Lovato is dazzling her fans with rock performances, and is diving further into her alternative roots with the release of her new album, REVAMPED. The 10-track collection of songs takes tracks from each stage of her career and rearranges them for a grittier, punk-infused sonic experience. REVAMPED proves that Lovato not only has a seat at the alternative/rock genre’s table but deserves a throne. There are a few standout collaborators on the record, including… Read more »
When you think about your favorite childhood films, it is likely that a Disney Princess or two come to mind. If you grew up in the late 90s or early 2000s, you were probably obsessed with singing songs from each soundtrack with your parents. Something is to be said about how this music made us feel as kids. With today’s diverse and inclusive lineup of characters, how this music makes us feel today. The current catalog of Disney Princess songs features a wide range of genres and cultural influences. From the shimmering sounds of Middle Eastern guitars in ‘Aladdin,’ to… Read more »
It’s Tom DeLonge’s world, and we’re all just living it. The blink-182 frontman and alien aficionado is making waves with the announcement of his directorial debut. A new trailer for his feature film, ‘Monsters Of California’ was released today. Needless to say, we are at the edge of our seats. Dropping via Screen Media on October 6, the movie centers on a high school student named Dallas who decides to uncover the cause of his father’s death. As he goes on his journey, Dallas and his friends expose a government conspiracy that has been kept under wraps for years: proof… Read more »
Pierce The Veil’s latest record, The Jaws Of Life, was one of the most anticipated records of 2023. Marking the end of the band’s 7-year hiatus and their first release since 2016’s Misadventures, the album is full of dynamic twists and turns that leave fans craving more. Pierce The Veil is back with a new music video for the album’s closing track, “12 Fractures,” featuring chloe moriondo. Showcasing the delicate vocal stylings of up-and-comer chloe moriondo, the video follows her and PTV’s frontman Vic Fuentes on a slow-motion walk through crowded city streets. Resembling a montage pulled from a romantic… Read more »
Roe Kapara has released a brand new song, “The Dead Come Talking” today along with a surreal visual. The eerie stop-motion visual is reminiscent of a Tim Burton movie mixed with Coraline. Kapara has a knack for the macabre, fully engrossing his entire creative endeavor with haunting imagery. Up until now, we have seen this through his ability to nail the Kubrick stare, somehow inviting in and warding off his audience all at the same time. However, Roe Kapara approaches “The Dead Come Talking” with a new form of creepy homage. He continues to expand the universe he has crafted,… Read more »
Queens-based artist Eartheater contains multitudes. Her experimental electronic and folk-pop sensibilities shine across her five albums, and now her unique sound has taken on the iconic and heavy track “Chop Suey!” by System Of A Down. Eartheater, aka Alexandra Drewchin, exchanged the progressive metal band’s signature harsh sonics and thrashy instrumentals for ethereal, whimsical choruses with subdued guitar strums and a euphoria-inducing conclusion. Listen to the exceptional and unconventional cover below. The cover and its accompanying black and white visualizer were released ahead of her new album Powders, which will arrive on all streaming platforms on September 20. Ahead of… Read more »
It seems like love is in the air for alternative musicians all across the country. In early September, Meet Me @ The Altar guitarist Téa Campbell announced that her long-term partner said “Yes!” when she popped the question. Now, fans of The Summer Set also have something to celebrate, too, as vocalist Brian Logan Dales just announced his engagement. Logan Dales proposed to his long-term girlfriend, actress Briana Cuoco, on September 12, surrounded by loved ones, including the couple’s dog Joni. In an Instagram story, Logan Dales shared, “Joni got spooked by the confetti poppers, but it was worth it… Read more »
Your favorite pop-rock duo, Honey Revenge is heading out on their first ever headlining tour this fall! The tour kicks off on November 1st in Las Vegas, NV and runs through November 26th in Anaheim, CA. They will hit cities like St. Louis, Columbus, Tampa, Amityville and more. This run is in celebration of the success of their debut album Retrovision that dropped via Thriller Records in June of this year. It boasted many popular singles like “Distracted“, “Rerun“, “Airhead“, and “Are You Impressed?“. The duo also recently collaborated with Magnolia Park on their track “Unholy Heart“. These two have… Read more »
Broadside is officially back in action! After dropping their latest hit “Bang,” featuring Magnolia Park’s Joshua Roberts, Broadside is infusing their lush sound alongside Honey Revenge‘s Devin Papadol on their collaborative track, “Lucid.” Their latest offering, as well as their previous releases “Bang” and “Cruel,” will appear on their forthcoming full-length album, Hotel Bleu, set to release through SharpTone Records on November 10. As the song kicks in, “Lucid” intricately weaves together ethereal, breathy vocals courtesy of frontman Oliver Baxxter and a kaleidoscope of neon-hued synthesizer melodies that glide atop an upbeat, pulsating beat. The delicate interplay between Baxxter’s vocals,… Read more »
