The Maine is always full of surprises, and this one might just be their biggest yet. On a random January Wednesday night, the Arizona five-piece dropped dyed (2008-2023), a compilation album of reimagined demos. Each track honors the band’s nine album eras. Vocalist John O’Callaghan noted, “Revisiting the past can stir up all sorts of feelings. Nostalgia, fondness, gratitude, and on and on and on. We felt everything in between when we uncovered these songs from over the last few decades, and sincerely hope they stir up anything of the sort for you while listening!” Read more: The Maine Announces… Read more »
This is our yearly pop culture deep dive with Maysa Askar! Maysa is a talented photographer, designer, and creative who loves pop culture and celebrity news. This week, we explore the big pop culture moments of 2024, including all the big moments in Pop Music, what we think of some celebrity couples, and whether Brand New will return in 2025.
Anxious just dropped their new single “Some Girls” from their forthcoming record Bambi. The sophomore LP, which is due out February 21 via Run For Cover Records, also features their previous singles “Counting Sheep” and “Head & Spine.” Needless to say, Anxious is dynamic in every sense of the word. The Connecticut emo act effortlessly weaves in and out of indie-rock-inspired vocals and garage-rock guitar melodies in the new track. However, across their discography, they have a sound that appeals to everyone, whether you prefer soft indie or are a certified metalhead. (They just performed at Better Lovers‘ BLissmas alongside… Read more »
After an unfortunate series of events, lead singer of SeeYouSpaceCowboy Connie Sgarbossa, shared on Twitter/X that her tenure in the band may be reaching its end. In a January 15 social media post, she said, “Probably gonna be leaving SYSC due to a lack of urgency on issues I have been bringing up for a while now. It was fun while it lasted.” This is likely in response to the January 14 Dance Gavin Dance tour announcement where The Home Team, SeeYouSpaceCowboy, and Dwellings were listed as support. Fans of both SeeYouSpaceCowboy and The Home Team took to social media… Read more »
Leading up to the release of their 10-track debut full-length album, Rave Immortal, which is slated to arrive next Friday, January 24, via Earache Records, ALT BLK ERA has unleashed their electrifying new single, “Run Rabbit.” The sister duo—Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam—charge through an energized, quick-paced production, pulsating with adrenaline and lush instrumentation that showcases their dynamic synergy. In preparation for the record, ALT BLK ERA has released five singles, including their hit “My Drummer’s Girlfriend,” which has garnered more than 1.7 million listens on Spotify since its release in June 2024. Rave Immortal is available to presave or preorder… Read more »
After a monumental year in 2024 celebrating the 15 year anniversary of Sleeping With Sirens’ sophomore album Let’s Cheers To This, frontman Kellin Quinn has announced the arrival of his brand new side project, Haunted Mouths. In an Instagram post, shared on Tuesday, January 14, Quinn writes, “Last year I got to make an album with my all time favorite artist Aaron Marsh. The result is a project that we’re calling @hauntedmouths ! The first single “Further til we disappear” comes out Thursday. I’m super excited to share it with you! Love Kellin Quinn.” He also teased a snippet of… Read more »
In January, many fans of comedian and musician Bo Burnham suspected he was cooking up something new for 2025. After rising to fame in the 2010s with his cheeky lyrics and hilarious rhymes, Burnham took an even darker approach to his comedy when his 2021 special Inside was released. Now, is it time to go outside? With a completely wiped Instagram and some cryptic TikToks, longtime listeners thought they cracked the code on a forthcoming Burnham special. TikTok account, @destroyarasaka, has since been deleted after posting a few cryptic videos on TikTok. The name on the TikTok bio read “Robert… Read more »
Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if emo-punkers My Chemical Romance and the beloved Hannah Montana character collided for a crossover? This writer sure has, and today, that itch has been scratched. Earlier this week, an image from the Billboard Albums chart dated November 11, 2006, began circulating across social media platforms showcasing MCR’s The Black Parade secured at No. 2 and Hannah Montana’s self-titled album at No. 1. The image donned the caption, “i feel like we as a society don’t talk enough about the november 2006 album charts.” This unlikely and rather nostalgic clash has… Read more »
Following their willfully nostalgic new single “By The Way,” released last week, Mayday Parade has announced the Three Cheers For 20 Years Tour. (Annnnnd, I think I’m going to be sick—what do you mean 20 years?!) Microwave, Grayscale, and Like Roses will join the emo pop-punkers as support across the run this spring. Ahead of the tour kickoff, Mayday Parade will drop the first album in a trilogy release titled Sweet on April 18, featuring their latest single. In a post on Instagram, the “Miserable At Best” artists share, “It’s been awhile since we’ve embarked on a North American headlining… Read more »
Kicking off the new year with new music and her first release since September’s “September (From Life Is Strange),” Chloe Moriondo has unveiled her wistful new single, “shoreline.” Co-written and produced by Chloe Kraemer of The Japanese House, “shoreline” features Moriondo’s ethereal whispers complemented by a sparkling chorus: “you’re still so mean and sweet at the same time/left me alone on the shoreline/washed up and waiting at high tide.” Moriondo shares in a press release, “‘shoreline’ is very near and dear to my heart. It encapsulates a lot of the feelings that came from my first big breakup, and I… Read more »
