As per usual, The Maine has been more than generous to fans, offering amazing collabs, dropping an incredible ninth record, and sharing new acoustic renditions of their singles. After teasing a snippet of the track earlier this week, the group finally shared a stripped-down version of the dance-inducing, pop-laced banger “blame,” resulting in a haunting, heartfelt performance. Frontman John O’Callaghan’s vocals absolutely shine on this somber rendition, departing from the glitzy disco aesthetics and sounds of its original counterpart. Frankly, be prepared to sob. Listen to The Maine’s acoustic reinterpretation of “blame” below. In a recent Instagram clip, listeners can… Read more »
This week, we are talking to Ben Bhugesh Patel of BV Investments about how this strike has devastated his entertainment industry service business and actor, Giovanni Samuels about how streaming has robbed her of residuals and health insurance. We’re also talking about Drew Barrymore and all of the maybe I will, maybe I won’t, scab rigamarole. Join us!
GGR is talking about the Hollywood strikes! Come join us(Monique Pearl and Rashante Lee) in conversation with colleagues about how this strike is affecting us, our families, our businesses, and our financial and mental health.
Now more than ever, we need female role models in rock music. That is, women who raise their voices onstage and off to give the next generation of artists the confidence to stay true to who they are and write songs that reflect that. The road can sometimes feel rocky, and there will always be criticism, hate comments, comparisons, and misperceptions. But it’s about turning those challenges into something honest and beautiful that will help break the glass ceiling. Nashville-based pop-punk songstress Taylor Acorn is cutting out the noise and writing about her journey as a female artist on her… Read more »
As the leaves change and cuffing season begins, we all need more love songs in our lives, and Boys Like Girls is filling this void with their hopelessly romantic new single, “NEW LOVE.” Marking the band’s fourth single off their forthcoming record, SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS, “NEW LOVE” highlights Boys Like Girls’ unique brand of shimmering pop-rock with traces of country twang. It’s an endearing and bright-eyed picture of what it’s like to find your other half and the lengths you go to treasure it. Frontman and creative visionary Martin Johnson explains the song’s origins in a statement and the experience… Read more »
Hometruths have just released their hopeful new track “Good Days Bad Days” and idobi have the exclusive premiere of the music video!
Poppy is just a few weeks out from unveiling her fifth full-length album, Zig, which will drop via Sumerian Records on October 27. In anticipation of the release, the enigmatic singer-songwriter, known for her genre-blurring sound and unique artistic approach, has revealed that she will join her fellow labelmates Bad Omens as direct support on the metalcore unit’s forthcoming 2024 UK and European headline tour. In an Instagram post announcing the news, Poppy shares, “I’ve got some new dates for you. I’m joining @badomensofficial in the EU and headlining the UK! Tickets and VIP for all UK shows are available… Read more »
Charlotte Sands is back and better than ever. The pop-rock songstress just dropped her new single, “use me,” which takes listeners on a journey of self-love and acceptance. Marking the lead single off of her highly-anticipated debut album, can we start over?, Sands opens up about the never-ending treadmill of the music industry: the highs and lows of trying to please everyone, all while trying to fulfill your own wants and dreams. The expectations of others carry a lot of weight, especially as an up-and-coming star. But through cathartic lyrics and powerful imagery, Sands releases herself of the pressure and… Read more »
Well, this isn’t a headline you see every day. A fan brought their dog up in the pit during Motionless In White’s set at The Scranton Apocalypse Fest on Saturday, September 16 in Scranton, PA. This unusual scene caught the attention of fellow concertgoers and the band’s drummer, Vince Mauro. In a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter), Mauro explains his very valid concerns about the dog attending the gig. “Seeing the dog in the pit at our Scranton show really bummed me out,” Mauro writes. “I wanna go on record to say unless your dog is literally deaf and… Read more »
MisterWives returned to New York City on September 15th for an incredible sold-out show at Pier 17, bringing along co-headliner Bishop Briggs and opener Raffaella. Formed in New York City, alt-pop band MisterWives have had a nearly decade-long career spanning different musical eras. The band recently released their fourth studio-album Nosebleeds, taking fans into their new era of punk. Before Misterwives took the stage, British-American artist Bishop Briggs graced her presence, starting atop a large LED-screen projection box to her track “Art of Survival.” Her hour-long set ranged from new tracks “Revolution” and “Baggage” to “MY SHINE,” “JEKYLL & HIDE,”… Read more »
