Just ahead of the release of their seventh studio album Hard Reset, The Word Alive frontman Telle Smith stopped by the idobi Studios in North Hollywood and told me why the latest era of the band truly is a… hard reset. From a recent lineup change to signing with Thriller Records—a new label created by Fearless Records founder Bob Becker—Hard Reset is inspired by self-reflection in a shut down world, a fresh start within the band’s camp, and a new perspective for Smith following a healthy break-up. The Word Alive have taken their years of experience within the… Read more »
Bearings announced their upcoming third studio album The Best Part About Being Human earlier this year. The record is slated to drop August 18th via Pure Noise Records. Today the band have shared a new single, “Slip“. The brand new track comes as the fourth taster from the forthcoming album, following “Scenery“, “Gone So Gone“, and “Live Forever Never Die“. All three songs have already climbed their way into Bearings’ top five on Spotify. “Slip” is sure to join them, as it totally rips. Speaking on the new track, the band shared: “’Slip’ was something that came together on its… Read more »
As Fall Out Boy‘s enchanting So Much For (Tour) Dust draws to a close this weekend on August 6, a special guest and old friend graced the stage last night at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, NY. While the band flawlessly sailed through their initial 16 tracks, Gym Class Heroes‘ charismatic frontman, Travie McCoy, joined the ensemble for two cover performances. The first rendition was Gym Class Heroes and Adam Levine‘s 2011 hit “Stereo Hearts,” delivered with an ingenious twist. Fall Out Boy‘s lead singer, Patrick Stump, set the stage with a piano introduction, passionately delivering Levine’s iconic opening lines,… Read more »
Neck Deep have announced more shows to celebrate the ten year anniversary of their iconic debut, Rain In July. The album was originally released in 2012 via We Are Triumphant Records and the record holds one of the band’s most loved tracks to this day, “Part Of Me (Feat. Laura Whiteside)“. Last month, Neck Deep toured Rain In July and A History of Bad Decisions throughout the United States with support from Real Friends. It only makes sense that the band would return overseas to bring the experience to the United Kingdom. Earlier this year, frontman Ben Barlow shared some… Read more »
Kaleena Zanders talks about the inspiration behind her music, and stepping into her own artist and DJ project as a queer, black female in a male-dominated industry.
California hardcore natives, Stick to Your Guns have announced a lengthy fall tour today. They will have support from Comeback Kid, Orthodox, and Spirit Box. The tour kicks off September 29th in Seattle, WA and wraps November 14th in Orlando, FL. The band will see cities like Denver, Los Angeles, Detroit, Houston, Philadelphia, and many more along this run. Tickets for all dates are on sale right now and can be purchased here. Stick To Your Guns is celebrating the ten year anniversary of their 2013 album Diamond that originally was released via Sumerian Records. It boasted many popular tracks… Read more »
The nerds hop onto their soap box for a little editorial on the state of the cannabis culture, how fractured it is, and what we can do to hold onto what we built!
Throughout the summer, the music scene has been electrified by the sensational rising artist, CARR, who holds an impressive signing to Pete Wentz‘s renowned DCD2 Records. As the sparks of summer come to a close, CARR has been setting stages ablaze with her extraordinary performances on Fall Out Boy‘s So Much For (Tour) Dust run. Despite the tour coming to a close this week on August 6 after an impressive 29-show run, leading up to the tour, CARR has been issuing single after single in preparation, including “Dirty Shoes,” “Sick Bro,” and her most recent “Spiral City.” In a mesmerizing… Read more »
In this episode of Punk Goes Pride, Tate hangs out with Londynne’s Falling. Arguably the hottest new pop punk band in Los Angeles, they chat about their upcoming show at The Roxy opening for TX2 and poptropicaslutz. They also talk about how the members all met and came to form the group, which songs they enjoy playing live the most, and what it is like to both write, record, and produce their own music.
On the heels of their latest full-length collection, Death Below, August Burns Red has announced the 10 year anniversary tour to celebrate their 2013 album release, Rescue & Restore. The tour will kick off on November 10 in Massachusetts with Brand Of Sacrifice, Spite, and Crystal Lake acting as support. August Burns Red are scheduled to play Rescue & Restore in full during each set of the 20-show tour before concluding with two back-to-back Christmas Burns Red performances in their hometown, Lancaster, PA, on December 8 and 9. Read more: Jawbreaker Announces Tour With Joyce Manor “Rescue & Restore was… Read more »
