This week on Add To Library, a show where hosts Shawn Kupfer & Brian LaCour bring you deep dives into awesome Heavy Music Albums both new and old, the guys talk all about an instant classic Japanese Blackgaze record from 2022 as this week’s episode is all about Asunojokei’s album Island! Subscribe to Add To Library on Apple Music and Spotify Follow Add To Library on Facebook & Instagram Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new album breakdowns each and every week!
Damiano David, who shot to mega stardom with Måneskin, has unleashed the striking, cinematic music video for his new ballad “Next Summer.” Anchored by his tamed falsetto, the track unveils euphoric emotion. “Next Summer” marks Damiano’s third single of his solo venture, following the release of “Silverlines” and “Born With A Broken Heart.” “At first listen, the song speaks about youthful love—an unrequited summer romance,” Damiano shares. “But on a deeper level, it reveals a much larger reflection. It’s an allegory of life—How sometimes we can be prisoners of ourselves, our fears, our insecurities, our inability to change. Our failure… Read more »
The day you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. Architects have officially unleashed The Sky, The Earth & All Between via Epitaph Records. The new record boasts 12 songs, including singles “Brain Dead” featuring House Of Protection, “Curse,” “Seeing Red,” “Whiplash,” and more. Grab your copy here and take a listen to the new LP below. The Sky, The Earth & All Between Tracklist: With their spring European tour dates already announced, Architects are expected to announce more shows to support the release of the new record. Check out their current touring schedule below and purchase tickets here. Tour Dates:
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Jeremy Galindo of you, infinite to talk about reuniting with his old This Will Destroy You bandmate Raymond Brown for this new project, film scores, their awesome self-titled debut album + much more! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
After releasing their album with you in spirit in October, Balance And Composure are back with the live studio version of The Things We Think We’re Missing. The record, which initially dropped in 2013, features hit tracks such as “Tiny Raindrop” and “Reflection.” The band performed the beloved record in Studio 4 in Conshohocken, PA, with help from producer Will Yip. Read more: Hot Milk Counts Down to Doomsday on “90 Seconds To Midnight” Not only is it available for listening via Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, and the like, the band also shared a YouTube video of their in-studio performance. Check… Read more »
Believe it or not, Free Throw is celebrating 10 years of Those Days Are Gone, and to commemorate the occasion, they dropped a new edition of the iconic emo record. It features the likes of Tades Sanville (Hot Mulligan), Nathan Hardy (Microwave), Pat Miranda (Movements), Christine Goodwyne (Pool Kids), and Yvette Young (Covet). You can order your copy of Those Days Are Gone 10 Year Anniversary Edition via Wax Bodega now. In an Instagram post, the band shares, “Ten years. If you would have asked us ten years ago what Free Throw, as a band, would be… we would have… Read more »
Following their iconic return last year, As It Is has teamed up with fellow Brit pop-punker NOAHFINNCE to reimagine “Can’t Save Myself X.” As It Is shares in a press release, “‘Can’t Save Myself’ was the song that found us the attention of a manager and a record label, the first song of ours that really connected and meant people came to our shows.” They continue, “When we were getting into alternative music in the early 2000’s we discovered bands on music video TV channels and that is exactly how Noah discovered As It Is. To have had an impact… Read more »
For United States-based Bob Vylan fans, it’s time to mark your calendars and get your debit cards ready, because the iconic duo is hopping across the pond this spring. The UK punks are bringing their 2024 Humble As The Sun vibes to an array of major cities with support from alt-rocker DoFlame. The dates kick off on April 12 in Indio, California, and wrap up on May 3 in New York City at TV Eye. You will not want to miss the band’s high-energy show in a venue near you. Plus, you can catch Bob Vylan at a handful of… Read more »
As their massive headline tour nears, Magnolia Park has teamed up with Plvtinum and Vana on their dark new single, “WORSHIP.” The band shares, “‘WORSHIP’ is a seductive song that explores the fine line between passion and possession, reminiscent of the twisted love story in Nosferatu.” Leaning into their signature nu-metal energy, Magnolia Park’s new single, “WORSHIP,” erupts with a commanding presence, driven by frontman Joshua Roberts’ searing vocal delivery. The track builds tension before culminating in an explosive, anthemic chorus, its weight magnified by eerie layers from Plvtinum and Vana. Their contributions infuse “WORSHIP” with guttural textures and an… Read more »
On February 25, Billboard dropped their latest Behind The Setlist podcast episode with the iconic Nick Wheeler of The All-American Rejects. In it, he confirmed that 2025 is the year of new music creation for the band and also shared how their 2022 When We Were Young Festival set helped them rediscover their fanbase. He said of the set, “On stage, we had so much fun with each other. The crowd actually gave a shit.” Then, with good energy all around, they went to work on creating their 2023 Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour. Wheeler noted, “It ended up being the… Read more »
