Alt-rock idols The Used have launched their latest single “Numb” pulled from their tenth forthcoming full-length, Toxic Positivity, set to drop May 19 via Big Noise. Leaning into their knack for honing in on the all-too-relatable, overpowering emotions associated with mental health struggles, The Used’s brand-new track explores the sensation of feeling like a ghost in your own skin when everything around you is too much and not enough all at once. Vocalist Bert McCracken’s piercing shrieks in the track’s recurring line, “Does anybody else feel numb?” is an indication of the recognizable emotions attached to anxiety and depression, and… Read more »
Modern UK death metal band, Ingested have shared a new music video for their single “With Broken Wings” today. The song comes from their most recent full-length album Ashes Lie Still, which released in November of 2022 via Metal Blade Records. The record is their most dynamic, inventive, and daring release to date. They truly hold nothing back. The band describes it as “a modern essential. It still has the core Ingested elements of groovy slamming riffs, quick drumming, and guttural vocals but there’s also atmosphere, ethereal moments, and some raw old school aggression.” Speaking on the new video, singer Jason Evans… Read more »
The Californian indie-pop outfit, Lavalove have announced their signing to Pure Noise Records today. To celebrate the news, the group has released a brand new single “One Last Heart“. The track definitely falls into the indie-pop world, but upon first listen it oozes a surf-rock inspired ambience coated in shimmery guitar tones and glossy vocals. The band takes influence from a multitude of genres – everything from modern indie, to blues rock, to acid jazz. Lavalove was created in Los Angeles, California by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Tealarose Coy. On lead guitar, Jenny was the next member of the band,… Read more »
Last year, genre-fluid darling K.Flay sadly suffered unexpected and permanent hearing loss as the result of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) and Labyrinthitis. As the alt-pop sensation is gearing up for a substantial spring/summer tour run alongside Canadian-American alt-rock artist grandson, she has unleashed her first new track since suffering hearing loss. The new single, “Raw Raw,” is the first preview of K.Flay’s soon-to-be-announced follow-up to her 2022 album Inside Voices / Outside Voices. “Raw Raw” and its accompanying video explore the disconcerting emotions linked to K.Flay’s hearing loss and marks a fresh beginning for her. Peeling back a new… Read more »
An unlikely pairing or a match made in heaven? Alt-rap unit Hollywood Undead has teamed up with the genre-fluid artist Jelly Roll for their sensational new release, “House Of Mirrors.” The bittersweet, redemption tune will appear on Hollywood Undead’s deluxe edition of their latest full-length, Hotel Kalifornia Deluxe, which arrives this Friday, April 28. Read more: Switchfoot To Perform ‘The Beautiful Letdown’ In Full On 20th Anniversary Tour Hotel Kalifornia Deluxe will feature six new Hollywood Undead tracks that were not included in the album’s original rendition, which dropped in August 2022. “House Of Mirrors” marks the only collaboration on… Read more »
Whether you like it or not, Machine Gun Kelly is an anomaly of the music industry, seemingly capable of anything he sets his mind to. After starting his career as a Cleveland rap sensation, the 32-year-old artist started to marry his rapper roots with pop-punk influences as evidenced by his 2019 full-length album Hotel Diablo before releasing two true-to-form pop-punk albums—2020’s Tickets To My Downfall and 2022’s mainstream sellout. Respectively, Tickets To My Downfall has been certified Platinum while mainstream sellout has been certified Gold, and both albums boast massive features including Halsey, blackbear, Bring Me The Horizon, WILLOW, and… Read more »
This week, Basslines and Protest Signs looks at journalistic integrity, and how it is severely lacking in places that it should be vital.
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 »
After releasing her instant-classic “Glue Song” on Valentine’s Day earlier this year, which garnered massive success earning more than 100 million streams, beabadoobee has returned with an updated rendition of the track featuring indie-pop darling Clairo. “Claire’s a good friend since she brought me on her tour around the release of her first album,” Bea shares of the collaboration. “That was super fun, she tried a part on a verse for ‘Glue Song‘ and it sounds so sweet. I’ve always been inspired by her melodies and to finally have both our voices together on a track makes me real happy.… Read more »
Indie-pop quartet The Aces has announced a massive summer/fall World Tour with support from LALA LALA. The I’ve Loved You For So Long World Tour will kick off on August 14 in Budapest, Hungary at Sziget Festival and span across more than 30 dates running through October. Read more: Palehound Announce New Album ‘Eye on The Bat’ In addition to their forthcoming tour, which will see The Aces at several festivals including Pukkelpop Festival and Frequency Festival, the band will also be releasing their third studio full-length album I’ve Loved You For So Long on June 2 via Red Bull… Read more »
