Arriving as the second preview of the group’s tenth full-length album, Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs, scheduled for release on January 26, 2024, via Rise Records, Alkaline Trio has unveiled their romanticized punk ballad “Bad Time.” “‘Bad Time’ was initially inspired by a friend and crush who happened to call me while I was on tour in El Paso, Texas, as an active shooter situation was happening just across from where we were staying,” vocalist Matt Skiba explains of the release. He continues, “We could hear gunshots and sirens as the situation escalated. My friend asked if it was a bad… Read more »
Mixing EDM and metalcore is on the rise. The Amity Affliction is the most recent artist to jump on this trend and has reimagined their song “Show Me Your God” with DJ PROBLM CHLD. The bouncy trance, sometimes dubstep-esqe beat, is a different way to listen to the Australian act. Earlier this year, the group also dropped their new album, Not Without My Ghosts, which includes features from phem and posthumous rapper Louie Knuxx. With reworked songs, sometimes it can take time to get used to new sounds, flow, and even sometimes fewer vocals. But guitarist Dan Brown says, “I… Read more »
In the dynamic soundscape of 2023, pop-rock trio senses—comprised of frontwoman Madison Taylor, guitarist Josh Bissell, and drummer Nick Sampson—has emerged as a powerhouse on stage in 2023. As we bid farewell to this year, senses invite us into their vibrant sonic universe, unveiling their carefully curated list of the top 10 albums that have left an indelible mark on their musical journey. This thoughtfully crafted selection offers a window into the diverse influences shaping the creative minds of the trio. Standout picks include Pierce The Veil‘s transcendent masterpiece, The Jaws Of Life, a raw and emotionally charged exploration that… Read more »
Welcome Lauryn Macfarlane to the show! Lauryn is a genre-defying songwriter making waves with her catchy tunes and diverse sound. Hailing from Canada, Lauryn has a knack for crafting music that seamlessly blends emotive lyrics with captivating melodies. This week, we discuss her latest single, “Dive,” what music inspires here, how to cultivate self-love, and much more.
Spotify Wrapped Day has officially arrived, and for voyeuristic music lovers, it’s the best day of the year. Not only do you get to realize that your music taste has basically remained the same since 2008, but you also get to see your most hardcore metal head friends admit that––yes––they did help boost Taylor Swift to the No. 1 streamed Spotify artist for the year globally. To no surprise, Swift does lead the pack, and precedes globally streamed top artists Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, Drake, and Peso Pluma. Additionally, Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd artist… Read more »
Bristol-based post-punkers IDLES are going on a major international tour in 2024, including plentiful stops in North America. Beginning on February 29, the band will kick off a long run of European shows in Portugal, and conclude on March 23 in Frankfurt. Then, the group will begin their North American tour on May 3 in Vancouver before heading down into the United States and also hitting venues in Mexico. Of course, the British band will finish out the extensive tour at shows in the UK and Ireland. In October, the rock quintet announced their forthcoming fifth album TANGK, and released… Read more »
Knox chats about what lead to him becoming a singer/songwriter and the role High School Musical played in it. Plus… with movie theater numbers going down, we’ve got ideas of what they could start doing to bring people back!
blink-182 is still keeping us on our toes and dropping new surprises for fans following the October release of their ninth studio album ONE MORE TIME…. Today, the trio shared a new live music video for the track “ANTHEM PART 3.” If you remember blink’s Denny’s meme moment, they played this song for a crowd at the diner, as well. Filmed across the span of multiple tour dates, the live performance video sees concertgoers crowd-surfing, fans in Enema Of The State nurse costumes, and even Mark Hoppus flipping off a car and Tom DeLonge poking Travis Barker‘s butt. Classic. Check… Read more »
When We Were Young Fest is ready for another run. With the announcements of next year’s dates on October 19 and 20, the stacked lineup has fans excited with the number of acts performing iconic albums. From Cobra Starship, Hey Monday, Millionaires to Fall Out Boy, 3OH!3, and more, there will be a ton of tunes that audiences are stoked to hear live (maybe even for the first time!) Here are 15 songs we’re dying to hear at When We Were Young 2024. 1. The Sharpest Lives — My Chemical Romance With a noticeable opening heavy bass line, the fourth… Read more »
Inking a deal with Epitaph Records, indie-rock sensation late night drive home has unveiled a captivating new music video for their 2021 viral hit, “Stress Relief.” The track appeared on the group’s acclaimed five-track EP, Am I Sinking Or Am I Swimming? Officially gracing streaming platforms in September 2021, the track has garnered more than 60 million streams since its release. Hailing from El Paso, TX, the Latin-led four-piece—comprised of lead singer Andre Portillo, guitarist Juan “Ockz” Vargas, bassist Freddy Baca, and drummer Brian Dolan—reflects on the bilingual track’s success. Despite their gratitude, they view “Stress Relief” as a deeply… Read more »
