This week on Add To Library, Hosts Shawn Kupfer & Brian LaCour talk about a mesmerizing album that combines Jazz and Doom Metal as they discuss Free Nelson Mandoomjazz‘s 2016 album, The Organ Grinder Subscribe to Add To Library on Apple Music and Spotify Follow Add To Library on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new album breakdowns each and every week!
The disco ball is shimmering, the lights are down low, the floor is lit up, and Gold Star Baby is officially open for business. The Aces are officially back with their fourth album, Gold Star Baby—their first independent release—is a disco-infused celebration of identity. Quartet Cristal Ramirez (vocals), Alisa Ramirez (drums), Katie Henderson (guitar),and McKenna Petty (bass) have poured their whole selves into the fourth chapter of The Aces, and their personalities shine. Featuring a heaping dose of humor, grooves for days, and unadulterated confidence, this is The Aces at their best. Frankly, the joy that permeates the tracks proves… Read more »
The Click Five is officially back, baby! The pop-rockers teased their return to the stage on August 14 via social media before announcing a full U.S. tour run—their first in 15 years. Of course, some emos thought the announcement was imminent following their surprise performance at a recent Los Angeles Emo Nite. If you have FOMO, this tour is the cure. Excitingly, The Click Five didn’t only tease a show online on Thursday, August 14, they also came out as the surprise guest on the Jonas Brothers‘ current arena tour. Check out the stunning and massive performance of “Just The… Read more »
Nick Karcher has never shied away from saying what needs to be said. On his latest single, “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?,” he delivers a blistering statement dressed in new-age shock rock. Following the buzz of his earlier tracks “In Another Life” and “Not Another Song Called Perfect,” Karcher now takes aim at the political and social hypocrisy shaping a generation. Produced by Michael Bono (Avril Lavigne, blink-182, MOD SUN), “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?” is as infectious as it is infuriated. With sharp hooks and whip-smart lines like “Doctor, I can’t seem to fall asleep/Cause my teacher says bullets help you… Read more »
Yellowcard just launched their new single “Bedroom Posters” from their forthcoming album Better Days on October 10 via Big Noise. This nostalgic anthem is preceded by “Better Days,” “honestly i,” and “Take What You Want.” To celebrate its release, Yellowcard wants to see your band bedroom posters. They say, “Start digging out your old photos, because we want you to tag us in your stories , reels or posts using the song. Starting tonight at midnight, show us your old posters, CDs, concert photos or whatever you have from back in the day! The coolest ones will get reposted, so make sure… Read more »
The first half of Wednesday season 2 has officially arrived on Netflix, and with it, our Addams family faves and Nevermore Academy friends are taking on new dark creatures and doing it with… err…not smiles. (Naturally, Wednesday does everything with a straight face, but she does it well!) To accompany the characters on their adventures, they’re definitely going to need some tunes. From Gomez and Morticia to Thing and Enid, these are the emo bands that perfectly encapsulate each Wednesday character. Enid Sinclair — Paramore Growing more confident as she transforms into herself from season 1 to season 2, Enid… Read more »
The days of the Myspace scene queen are far from over. So, grab your fingerless gloves, pull up your skinny jeans, and tease that side part up because a new iPod Nano-worthy song is here. In fact, OG star Melissa Marie of Millionaires fame just featured on new track “Mall Ratz” with rising scene act Cokettish, aka duo Nitrah Neon and Korra Rain. “$till $cene, $till the QUEEN,” Melissa Marie says on Instagram, “such a f*cking fun collab with 2 AMAZING people that have supported me since day 1!” Check out the absolute scene banger below. It just might convince… Read more »
PRESIDENT is hopping across the pond for the first time this December. Folks in New York City can catch the act on December 3 at Gramercy Theatre, and Los Angeles-based fans can watch them on December 8 at The Roxy Theatre. Mailing list subscribers can start grabbing their tickets on Wednesday, August 13 at 10 AM local time, and all tickets go on sale on Friday, August 15 at 12 PM ET/9 AM PT. “The movement lands on American soil this December. Two Cities. Two Rallies. One Cause,” the band says. “Attendance is not mandatory — but it is expected.”… Read more »
There’s nothing “bittersweet” about this band reunion. The Click Five officially played their first show in America in 15 years at Los Angeles Emo Nite. Also in attendance were Meredith Hurley, Hannah Duckworth, Honey Revenge, and many more alt stars. “Somehow, they got us out of hibernation,” the band says. “We fucking love you, LA, here we go! Check out Emo Nite‘s clip of “Just The Girl” below. If this unearthed any memories of The Click Five for you, rest assured, there’s a new deluxe edition of Modern Minds and Pastimes, which arrived in July. It features new songs such… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined for a second time by Pi Stoffers, one of the guitarists of Lord Of The Lost to talk all about their brand new album OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 which just dropped on Napalm Records plus much more! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
