Canadian alt-pop duo, Bestfriend have released their brand new EP Places I’ve Left today via Nettwerk. The six-track EP is a sonically fuzzy, indie daydream boosted by whip-smart lyricism. The narrative relates to nostalgia, growing up, and the constant battle of getting your shit together. Raw and unreserved, and often feeling like a punch in the gut, Places I’ve Left has Bestfriend channeling emotional confessions of life’s uncertainties. The duo is comprised of Stacy Kim (vocals/instrumentals) and Kaelan Geoffrey (vocals/production). Speaking on the new EP, the band shares: “The places sister EPs (‘places i’ve lived’ and now, ‘places i’ve left’)… Read more »
This week I have drummer Pete Parada on my show, he’s played for many bands that I’ve loved over the years, he’s played for such bands as: Face To Face, Saves The Day, My Chemical Romance, The Offspring, and now he shares his new project The Defiant. I learn Pete’s story about how he got to LA and did the drum thing, and it reminded me of myself, we had a good conversation and I learn a lot about his journey.
The Belgian punk outfit, Captain Kaiser have announced the release of their upcoming album RHYME&REASON out September 15th via [PIAS] Recordings. Earlier this year, the band kicked off the hype for this new album by dropping the track “DRIVE“. Today the band continues the build-up by sharing a brand new single, “GOODNIGHT“, along with a music video directed by Vincent Van Hoorick. One stage at a time, Captain Kaiser has conquered the punk scene while driving the van, celebrating life and making the walls drip with sweat. The band has grown, but that word means more than bigger rooms or… Read more »
It’s no surprise that when Three Days Grace‘s original vocalist Adam Gontier parted ways with the group in 2013, fans were arguably devastated. Now, nearly 10 years after Gontier’s abrupt departure from Three Days Grace ahead of their co-headline tour with Shinedown, he has reunited with the group to perform two iconic songs from their 2006 album One-X. Read more: poptropicalslutz! Announce “THE TRUTH IS IN THE GLITTER” Tour Last night, Gontier joined the band, who have moved on with Matt Walst on lead vocals, in Huntsville, AL for a surprise performance. Gontier jumped on stage for the band’s final… Read more »
