YUNGBLUD is much more than a beloved performer, he is also officially an author. The “Loner” singer just announced the news that he wrote a book called You Need To Exist: A Book To Love And Destroy! Specifically, this is a type of interactive journal. According to its Amazon listing, “Much more than a standard prompted journal, this is a guide to engagement with your truest self and a call to action to write, draw, burn, rip, and more to fully and joyfully embrace your weirdness and individuality.” You Need To Exist will officially release on August 15, 2024. Pre-orders… Read more »
After teasing fans with their first new music in 13 years and their first independent release in 25 years, Thursday has unleashed their captivating new single, “Application For Release From The Dream.” Clocking in at an impressive four minutes and 29 seconds, the atmospheric release marks a monumental moment for the band as they assert their artistic independence with fervor nearly three decades since their inception. With a soaring anthemic chorus that echoes their signature style as well as their growth, Thursday’s latest release adds a refreshing layer to their illustrious discography. In a thread published to their X (formerly… Read more »
It seems indicative of U.S. divorce trends that we could reasonably add National Ex-Spouse Day to the calendar between the bookends of April Fool’s Day and 4/20. Lo and behold, April 14 stands as the designated date for reflection on the heels of romantic dissolution. Officially, it’s a day to assuage anger and practice forgiveness—but let’s be real here: that’s about as engaging as a rainy day lecture on the history of watching paint dry. In the interest of feeding our delusion of music being a cure-all, we’ve opted for a decidedly more “teenage angst” approach in celebrating the sanctioned… Read more »
Taylor Acorn is kicking ass and taking names, as per usual. The alt-pop-punk star just began her headlining tour through the U.S. and dropped her brand-new single “Greener.” In theme with color, the new track serves as an optimistic follow-up to “Gray.” “‘Greener has to be one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written! I wanted this song to capture a feeling of revelation in that ‘grass is greener’ turn of phrase that we all know — and I think the music video does a great job in showcasing it too,” Acorn shares. She continues, “We all go through struggles… Read more »
Ahead of the release of his forthcoming sophomore album, When The Music Stops, jxdn has unveiled his Spotify Singles cover of Coldplay’s iconic 2000 single, “Yellow.” Before jxdn’s cover release, “Yellow” became the sixth Coldplay video to enter YouTube’s Billion Views Club and currently boasts 1,052,037,012 views as of publication. “Yellow” is also currently one of several Coldplay songs in Spotify’s Billions Club. Taking on the Coldplay classic, which harbors a melancholy essence, jxdn revitalizes it with a burst of pop-punk vibrancy, offering a refreshing interpretation. His vocals infuse the opening verse with a natural croon, breathing new life into… Read more »
A new era for Bring Me The Horizon is just around the corner. The band posted a clip on their Instagram yesterday teasing their forthcoming album, POST HUMAN: NeX GEn. Fans can finally let out a sigh of relief after an announcement in August noted a delay in the release. The video posted on their newly-wiped Instagram features a white background with a dark inverted feminine figurehead speaking. “You cling to your virtual identity,” it begins. “As if it was your very soul. Pathetic. All these thoughts, these memories they are but a fleeting echo in an endless void. And… Read more »
talker wants you to understand that she’s “Old Enough” in her latest single. The new track is off her upcoming debut album, I’m Telling You The Truth, out on June 21. Her consistency with tapping into a newly minted vintage take on pop-rock continues to land her the nomination of “most likely to be a rockstar” in her high school yearbook. The introduction to the song taps into a synthy vibe to introduce talker’s Celeste Tauchar bubble-gum sweet vocals. She begins to establish a normal, picturesque scene of friendship that begins to wind down into instability as the chorus hits.… Read more »
Bad Omens are heading back to the U.S. for a short, already sold-out run. Today, the group officially announced support for the headline dates, which begin on April 21 in San Antonio and conclude on May 3 in Dallas. Invent Animate and I See Stars are set to support Bad Omens on their spring dates. In a recent Instagram post, Invent Animate shared, “Honored to announce we’ll be direct support for @badomensofficial for a few gigs. See you there.” If concert-goers are lucky, they may hear some new Bad Omens tracks, including “V.A.N.” featuring Poppy or even “Novocaine,” Noah Sebastian‘s… Read more »
Megan Thee Stallion isn’t only a chart-topping queen of rap with such hits as “HISS” and “Savage,” she. is an alternative lover through and through. Aside from loving anime and even being a 2024 Crunchyroll Awards presenter, she is also an alt baddie for her recent collaboration with Spiritbox. Together, the two artists made the “Cobra (Rock Remix)” which reimagined Megan‘s original “Cobra” with a heavy metal edge. In a recently released Women’s Health cover interview, she shared that she even listens to Paramore when she works out. “The hotties that know me wouldn’t be surprised to know that like… Read more »
It’s a bittersweet day for In Hearts Wake fans. The Aussie natives have issued their new single, “Farewell,” which acts as a double-entendre parting gift to fans as it marks the official end of an era with longtime bassist/clean vocalist Kyle Erich. This decision comes from Erich himself, who has made the difficult decision to step away from the band after becoming a father in 2022. Luckily, Erich will perform one final run on the road with In Hearts Wake this September before making his official exit. The blistering track opens with a short disclaimer, marking Kyle’s departure and goodbye,… Read more »