Like clockwork, every October 1, Green Day is told it’s time to wake up––they even made a website for fans to know if they’re up. Well, Billie Joe Armstrong heard you loud and clear but decided to hit snooze when the alarm went off this year. Basically, it appears mighty clear that Green Day is teasing a new song based on this new video they shared on Sunday, October 1. As the clock struck 10:24 AM and an alarm clock blared, viewers can see the singer and guitarist sit straight up in his bed as a rooster crows. He stares… Read more »
It is a cute ongoing joke in the music industry that no matter who you are or how big your band is, you are destined to have at least one “come to Brazil” comment on a tour announcement post. Well, an entire roster of pop-punk bands have finally agreed to do just that, they are coming to Brazil. This line-up is so totally STACKED, it might as well be it’s own little festival. Simple Plan, The All-American Rejects and A Day To Remember are heading to Brazil this coming March for a very special string of performances. However, it doesn’t… Read more »
After dropping two highly-anticipated singles last month, our iconic pop-punk trio are keeping the momentum with the announcement of a third brand new track. blink-182 took to TikTok and Instagram Reels this morning to share a teaser of their upcoming single, “DANCE WITH ME” slated to drop this Wednesday, October 4th along with a fresh music video. This new tune will serve as the fourth single from their upcoming eleventh studio album, ONE MORE TIME… following the title track, “MORE THAN YOU KNOW” and last year’s single, “EDGING“. After all of the teasing and hype surrounding the announcement of the… Read more »
There’s finally a chill in the air, and we all know what that means: Halloween is on its way. Whether you enjoy dressing up for parties or hosting a horror movie night from the comfort of your couch, there’s something for everyone to take part in. Better yet, there are plenty of alternative bands and artists that find their inspiration in the spooky season. This doesn’t mean that they are carving pumpkins or telling ghost stories. Many bands in our scene incorporate paranormal or horror imagery and themes into their releases. This can take the form of voodoo dolls (The… Read more »
408 fans, rejoice! Their cheeky new single “Break Up With Your Girlfriend” is officially available on all streaming platforms. Exclusively premiering on idobi Radio’s Gone Fishkin, the track is reminiscent of 90’s radio pop-rock: A time when Third Eye Blind and Matchbox Twenty were taking over the airwaves. Its bouncy arrangement and infectious vocal melodies juxtapose the more melancholy themes of the song. “Break Up With Your Girlfriend” is about questioning whether or not your significant other is the right one for you and concluding that someone else could be your true puzzle piece. 408 shares the deeper meaning behind… Read more »
Following his departure from Neck Deep in 2018, Fil Thorpe—one half of World’s First Cinema—was ready to take time away from the pop-punk world that had been his life for the previous 6+ years. Under the name Prblm Chld, Thorpe explored his interest in electronic music and began releasing several singles at the beginning of 2019. This is when he also embraced his love for film and began creating sync music (the music you hear in a commercial or between scenes on reality TV). At this time, Thorpe met John Sinclair at a friend’s party. Sinclair is an artist with… Read more »
Young Culture is back with the bop of the fall! Joining forces with their friends and fellow New York natives, Daisy Grenade, the pop-rock band is celebrating the release of their new single, “Jesus,” today. The song tells the story of a toxic relationship that is too addictive to leave. It’s the kind of situation you know is terrible for you, but the push and pull of passion makes you stay. Lyrics like, “Why do I get high when you keep taking me low?” are balanced by the track’s driving guitars that immerse the listener into a full-on house party… Read more »
It’s hard to say goodbye to the past and focus on the future. Whether this means letting go of a toxic relationship or moving on from what’s comfortable, change can be scary. However, this fear makes us realize that a situation is worth changing. Knuckle Puck is tackling these complex emotions head-on with their new single, “Losing What We Love.” The title track introduces fans to the sonic experience fans will have on their forthcoming LP, which drops October 20 via Pure Noise Records. Done with sugarcoating life’s highs and inevitable lows, the pop-punk band taps into an honest new… Read more »
In this week’s episode, we hear from an impassioned former teacher, Dave Wish, who saw a gap in the public school system music programming and took action—one step at a time.
Dave Wish began Music Will as an informal effort to change his classroom – and it has become the most significant nonprofit music program in the U.S. public school system. Its teachers serve over 500,000 students in over 600 cities and towns nationwide. Enjoy this episode to learn more about Dave and the incredible work Music Will does for kids across the US.
Neck Deep is brightening up your Wednesday with a brand-new music video accompanied by some wise words in “It Won’t Be Like This Forever.” The band has been busy at work, having recently released singles “Take Me With You” and “Heartbreak Of The Century” as well. Directed and edited by Max Moore, whose previous clients include Knocked Loose, Spiritbox, and Code Orange, the music video opens with vocalist Ben Barlow trying to make paper airplanes on a roof. The camera perspective then follows Barlow’s paper planes through various scenes. Cranberry red and teal cover the backgrounds of many music video… Read more »
