Multifaceted designer, illustrator, and writer, Jefferey Everett. Under the alias Rockets are Red, Jeffrey has crafted designs for bands like Social Distortion, Flogging Molly, Foo Fighters, Jason Mraz, Flight of the Conchords, Gaslight Anthem, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, The Bouncing Souls, New Found Glory, A Day to Remember, among others. Plus… King Charles III is donning his bravest face as he embarks on a cancer treatment journey, proving that even monarchs aren’t immune to life’s curveballs. Switching scenes to the U.S. Supreme Court, where the legal drama over Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility turns into an episode of “Law & Order:… Read more »
Bikini Kill is bringing their punk prowess to fans across the globe in 2024 and they also just announced a brand-new slew of North American tour dates. The North American run kicks off on August 15 at Los Angeles’ famous Wiltern and concludes on September 11 at the Baltimore Soundstage. Truly, there is no greater way to spend a bizarre election year than by hearing the raw, earnest riot girl vocals of frontwoman and author Kathleen Hanna. As of now, artist support has not been announced for the tour. In an Instagram post, the band shared, “So excited to announce… Read more »
Microwave has announced a full U.S. headlining tour, scheduled to kick off following their performances at the Roundabout Festival in Detroit, MI, on March 30 and the Shaky Knees Festival in their hometown of Atlanta, GA, on May 4. Across the 23-show run, Microwave will be joined by Origami Angel, Heart Attack Man, and Carpool Tunnel. The tour will officially kick off on May 7 in Buffalo, NY, and conclude on June 8 in Philadelphia, PA. Tickets for the tour will go on sale this Friday, February 9, and will be available here. Ahead of their U.S. headlining tour, Microwave… Read more »
From rock n’ roll godmother Sister Rosetta Tharpe to grunge singer Tina Bell, there have always been Black rock music artists. Pop-punk and alternative rock are no different. To celebrate Black History Month and the kickass contributions of Black rock artists, here are 10 Black pop-punk and alt-rock artists you should listen to year-round. Fefe Dobson The Canadian pop-punk singer Fefe Dobson released her self-titled debut album in 2003, which spawned hits that included “Take Me Away,” “Bye Bye Boyfriend,” and “Everything.” She would follow that album with 2006’s Sunday Love and 2010’s Joy. The latter was especially notable for… Read more »
Today, Friday, February 2, Danny Duncan, a founding member of the pop-punk mainstays We The Kings, has announced that he has parted ways with the band. In a social media post on his Instagram, Duncan shares, “It saddens me to announce that after nearly 20 years, I have decided to part ways with We The Kings. It’s the hardest choice that I’ve ever had to make in my life, but I know in my heart of hearts that this is truly what’s right for me. The life that I have set up in Texas with my family is something that… Read more »
German punk and hardcore quartet Shoreline shared their single, “Workaround,” which is set to appear on their forthcoming record To Figure Out due out on February 23 via Pure Noise Records. Pre-orders are available here. This bright, indie rock-tinged track examines how to feel confident in navigating your choices as an adult, even when it doesn’t follow a traditional path. Plus, “Workaround” features the one and only Chris Cresswell of The Flatliners and Hot Water Music notoriety. Check out the groovy new single below. “There is this stereotype floating around saying the third record is the hardest one for a… Read more »
Sweet Pill is back with one more new single, “Eternal,” ahead of the release of their forthcoming EP Starchild, due out March 15 via Hopeless Records. Pre-orders are available now. The Philadelphia punk quintet made their label debut in 2023 with the EP’s title track, and shortly followed up by the math rock-infused “Chewed Up.” Today, the band showcased the dazzling, melancholy “Eternal.” Check out the new song below. “’Eternal’—this song makes me feel like I’m at home. The music is soft and comfortable but the lyrics still cut like a knife. I remember playing the main riff of this while… Read more »
If Not For Me has signed to Thriller Records and announced a new album, Everything You Wanted. The album will arrive on March 29, and the band has released the title track along with a music video, too. Fans can pre-order the album here. The act has been a staple in the underground alternative scene and says they’re excited to be signed. “We’ve been able to tell since day one how much they actually believe in us. We’re extremely grateful for InVogue [Records] for pushing and pushing us to get where we need to be, and we’re proud to take… Read more »
Take a whiff, Stoners! This week we’re diving into some new strains, talking about nostalgic scents, we’re playing a round of Weird News Bad News Good News and take a look at an article of the funniest weed strain names in the Maine Market! [smart_track_playerurl=”https://p.ido.bi/thewayhighway/TWH.242.mp3″ title=”Bad News, Weird News, Good News” artist=”The Way Highway” image=”http://i.ido.bi/assets/show/2018/09/WayHighway_LOGO_Square2.jpg” social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” ]
Silent Planet is in their A24 era with their new music video for their track, “SUPERBLOOM,” out via Solid State Records. The band says they were inspired by the horror flick Midsommar and the Heaven’s Gate cult when it came to the narrative. They also recruited actor Jenna Kanell, who starred in the first Terrifier movie. Read more: Maggie Lindemann Announces Her Second EP, ‘HEADSPLIT’ “We decided to make a video around an alternate interpretation of our title track, ‘SUPERBLOOM,” the band says. “A bunch of our listeners came along as extras. We feel that this video is our best… Read more »
