L.S. Dunes—the supergroup which consists of Anthony Green, Frank Iero, Tim Payne, Tucker Rule, and Travis Stever—have issued their epic sci-fi horror-inspired music video for “Grey Veins.” “Grey Veins” is a creative homage to ’70s Japanese Sci-Fi horror films and comes from the mind of guitarist, Iero. The epic visual masterfully combines elements of fantasy and warfare and was directed by the renowned director David Brodsky, known for his work with acclaimed bands such as August Burns Red, Helmet, and Cannibal Corpse. In a stroke of creative brilliance across “Grey Veins,” the band members each transform into valiant soldiers thrust… Read more »
Leading up to their tour run with Fall Out Boy and a stint on Sad Summer Fest this summer, Daisy Grenade has unveiled their tenacious new single, “Got It Bad.” “Got It Bad” solidifies Daisy Grenade‘s position as a compelling presence and serves as their debut single on Public Consumption and the iconic DCD2 Records, the label imprint owned by their mentor Pete Wentz. Right off the rip, “Got It Bad” puts you in a death grip with their intoxicating guitar runs and the fusion of Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker’s feverish vocals ringing across the cotton candy-colored pop-punk ballad.… Read more »
CLIFFDIVER are back with an explosive cover of X-Ray Spex classic tune “Oh Bondage, Up Yours!” via SideOneDummy Records. The band teamed up with Descendents‘ very own Stephen Egerton to bring fans a new rendition of this iconic song. CLIFFDIVER certainly do the original justice, exerting the same high-energy approach to the track. It is fast, aggressive, and over-the-top in the best way. Lead singer Briana Wright shares on the cover: “I’ve had the dream of reinventing the song for so long…. and not only is it happening, but we did it alongside another musical hero of ours???? It’s the… Read more »
LØLØ has been absolutely unstoppable over the last few years. Since 2019, she has been boldly developing her sound, sharpening her style, and bringing back old-school heartbreak. Taking the troupes of classic pop-punk, forcing them through a modern mesh and coming out the other side with music that pays tribute to what has come before as well as what is still to arrive, her journey is still only just beginning. She has released three EPs since she started taking her diary entries and putting them into songs, most recently 2022’s Debbie Downer. Working with Maggie Lindemann and girlfriends, touring with… Read more »
Nearly 3 years after PVRIS’ last album, Use Me, dropped, vocalist Lynn Gunn has announced her latest collection EVERGREEN. The new full-length project is due on July 14 via Hopeless Records. In addition to the thrilling news of a new body of work from PVRIS, the group has released their latest single “GOOD ENEMY.” “GOOD ENEMY” is the fourth single released from the highly-anticipated new album. Read more: “Scott Pilgrim” cast reunite for Netflix anime series Honing on her magnetic craftsmanship through songwriting, instrumentation, production, and beyond, “GOOD ENEMY” showcases Gunn’s vulnerability through distorted rhythms in the chorus and vigorous… Read more »
Prepare for the return of the “GODDESS”, the new single from PVRIS, now available via Hopeless Records.
This week Bowie caught up with Jess whilst out on the road for Sad Summer Fest. Jess has been touring with her band the Summer Set and gave us the run down on her bandwagon being pulled over by the police for being too heavy (and a number of other crazy fines) on their only day off, upcoming tours, doing a live stream of their headline show at the Basement East Nashville (and what goes along with that), tour logistics, her Dad’s band Shine on Floyd and Bowie gave us the run down on her gigs and depleting green rooms!… Read more »
In between playing Sad Summer Festival, State Champs have been filling up gaps on tour with their own headliner tour with supporting acts Hot Mulligan and My Kid Brother. The tour made a quick stop at The NorVa in Norfolk, VA. We were lucky enough to have idobi photographer Crystal Huffman catch the show last minute and provide her sick shots below!
When I get a chance to catch up with Pinkshift, a Baltimore-based band full of BIPOC people—including a singer the same color as me—I can’t help but gush for a few minutes.
“We want to push pop-punk into new heights. We want to do something special and leave a positive mark on the genre.”
