Hayley Williams is one of alternative’s most iconic voices, and she genuinely has no time for modern internet drama. Fans are applauding the Paramore lead singer’s call-out of pop girly stan culture after she posted a now-expired Instagram story. According to a Stereogum transcription, Williams shares, “Something I’ve been thinking about a lot, and why I don’t really love it… Especially in the music world, whether it’s the pop girls or any scene, really, people only give a fuck about numbers now, and stats. And that is so lame. It’s very fun, don’t get me wrong. It’s sick. We’ve had… Read more »
Hopeless Records is celebrating the big 3-0 this year, and they’re hosting a big party that you’re invited to. On August 24, the label is set to host a major event at Cleveland’s famous Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame with special performances from Hopeless artists and alumni. Specifically, you can catch sets from Waterparks‘ Awsten Knight, Illuminati Hotties, The Wonder Years‘ Dan Campbell, and Scene Queen. Plus, you can catch a special Q&A panel hosted by Alternative Press and Ruffian Books founder Mike Shea. Additionally, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is sharing a new traveling exhibit celebrating… Read more »
In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30, Bayside has covered The Weakerthans‘ “Aside” for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. The song originally appeared on The Weakerthans‘ 2000 LP Left and Leaving. The compilation will also boast The Wonder Years’ cover of Thrice’s “Deadbolt,” Point North’s cover of Avenged Sevenfold’s “Unholy Confessions,” and NOAHFINNCE‘s rendition of Waterparks‘ “I Miss Having Sex But at Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore.” Check out Bayside‘s bright punk-rock spin to the OG early aughts banger. So far, Hopeless Records has announced 14 tracks listeners can expect to hear on the cover album, with promises of more on the way.… Read more »
FOXCULT, Seattle’s premier “stargaze” act, is back with their new EP, THE AMETHYST DRIFT via Adventure Cat Records. Additionally, the post-hardcore artists delivered their new single and visuals for “NGC 3603.” Previously, the act dropped narrative-driven tracks “GEMINI 4” featuring Tom Weaver of Casey, “ASTRAL GALLERY” featuring Michael Skaggs of Outline In Color, and “WORMHOLE.” If you want to follow the musical story timeline as intended, “NGC 3603” takes place in between “WORMHOLE” and “GEMINI 4.” Read more: Dark Divine Shares Punishing New Single, “Digital Numb” “But if only you could leave yourself behind/Recalling a mirage kept deep inside/The splendor… Read more »
Preceded by their punchy, poignant single, “NEW WEST ORDER,” FEVER 333 returns today with a new single and accompanying music video for “HIGHER POWER.” “There are no diamonds to be produced without pressure,” says vocalist Jason Butler. “No lessons to learn without trials.” He continues, “’HIGHER POWER’ revolves around these ideas and reveres the beauty in the adversity-induced magic performed by marginalized communities. To exist in a world that challenges your very existence every day to some degree is one of the most magical acts I have ever witnessed. Here is my 2:43 soundtrack offering to that act.” Naturally, the… Read more »
If you need a one-stop-shop, ultimate backstage pass to the debut idobi Radio Summer School Tour, then look no further than Study Hall! Airing exclusively on idobi Radio every Thursday at 8 PM ET throughout the Summer School Tour, this summer special features interviews with every artist across the tour. Kicking off this week on Thursday, July 18 at 8 PM ET with The Home Team, dive into their hilarious anecdotes and horror stories from school, what they’re most excited about the Summer School Tour, and hear new music from their recently release album, The Crucible Of Life, out now… Read more »
The Home Team has a lot to celebrate right now. After kicking off the debut idobi Radio Summer School Tour earlier this week in Cleveland, OH, the four-piece heavy-pop act has officially launched their third studio album, The Crucible Of Life. And as the band has already told us, “Don’t be afraid to gеt loud” over their new 12-track collection. Ahead of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour kickoff, we sat down with The Home Team in Cleveland, OH, as drummer Daniel Matson led the chat about the new album. You can check out a preview of the interview and… Read more »
Kicking off an explosive debut night at the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Magnolia Park brought their high-octane energy to Cleveland, OH. They performed their latest single, “Shallow,” as well as “Animal,” “Do Or Die,” and more. Additionally, the group treated fans to a sneak peek of their forthcoming single, “The Void,” which is scheduled to release next month. Vocalist Joshua Roberts introduced the track, “This song comes out next month. It’s called ‘The Void.’” As the track begins, a haunting voiceover intones, “Welcome to The Void,” before erupting into a whirlwind of heavy instrumentation and Roberts’ commanding delivery. Check… Read more »
idobi Radio Summer School is officially in session! Kicking off the tour, Letdown. ignited the stage with the anthemic and thunderous “Karma” before debuting a new, unreleased track titled “Bad Childhood.” Opening through rhythmic drums and guitar, Letdown. vocalist Blake Coddington sings, “My mama left home and drove away/And I think she’s not coming back/And I got kicked out of school that day/And I don’t think anyone cared.” As the track inches toward the explosive chorus, the melancholic theme is juxtaposed by a Letdown.’s infectious delivery. While no release date has been announced, the track is expected to drop this… Read more »
Each week the bands of Summer School Tour will take us through the journey of their career up to Summer School for the inaugural year of the summer’s most anticipated up-and-comers tour!
