Marking their highly anticipated return to the U.S. since their final Stateside performance on July 12, 2019, at the Sound and Fury Festival in Los Angeles, CA, Basement has announced their first U.S. headlining shows after more than five years. Expressing their excitement for their forthcoming U.S. run, the band shared across their social media channels today, May 14, “We are so excited to play shows in America later this year and return to a few of our favorite places. This will be our first time back in the States since 2019 and we can’t wait to see you all… Read more »
Following the release of their debut full-length record Nowhere, which arrived on May 9, Chicago’s Friday Pilots Club announced a massive tour spanning North America. The tour begins on September 13 at Vancouver’s Fox Cabaret and concludes in their home city at Metro on October 25. “We’d kind of been working with the title of Nowhere for the record and I’ve been trying to figure out why it felt right to me,” bassist Drew Polivick says of the LP’s name. “Sometimes you end up at this place that’s not exactly what you thought it was gonna be. We all had… Read more »
After announcing their forthcoming third studio album, The Crucible Of Life, earlier this week, The Home Team have launched a double feature music video for their new singles “Roommates” and “Overtime.” “‘Roommates’ and ‘Overtime’ are two sides of the same coin,” vocalist Brian Butcher shares. “I’m not super into astrology, but I do admit that I identify pretty heavily with the descriptions of my sign of Gemini in that I flip flop between two sides of myself. These songs are a conversation between those two sides. ‘Roommates’ is from the perspective of a driven, organized and motivated side of me,… Read more »
letlive. are back?! It sounds like it after an Instagram post from the band’s account that was published yesterday, April 17. The first photo in the carousel post is a loose recreation of their 2013 album, The Blackest Beautiful, which appears next to the front cover figure along with “(Revisited)” tagged underneath. While the tour will not happen in 2024, the second image on the post reads, “We shouldn’t have left you without one final dope beat to step to. Two thousand and twenty-five.” The caption includes a short letter to fans, “11 years of The Blackest Beautiful after 7… Read more »
TWLOHA Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch joins us this week to discuss the organization’s Move For It 5K+ event to raise $175k for Mental Health Awareness Month. Lindsay shares insights into her involvement with TWLOHA, her approach to prioritizing mental health as a mom, and the importance of empathy and storytelling in creating safe spaces for those struggling. Lindsay is passionate about amplifying voices and inspires others to embrace vulnerability and seek support.
It’s a bittersweet day for In Hearts Wake fans. The Aussie natives have issued their new single, “Farewell,” which acts as a double-entendre parting gift to fans as it marks the official end of an era with longtime bassist/clean vocalist Kyle Erich. This decision comes from Erich himself, who has made the difficult decision to step away from the band after becoming a father in 2022. Luckily, Erich will perform one final run on the road with In Hearts Wake this September before making his official exit. The blistering track opens with a short disclaimer, marking Kyle’s departure and goodbye,… Read more »
Marking their second new single of the year, Boston Manor has unleashed the intricate, riff-driven “Sliding Doors.” Led by a guitar-heavy arrangement and amplified by frontman Henry Cox’s unmistakable prowess, the track is a reflection of the group’s past, present, and, ultimately, future. Their new single follows the release of “Container” in February. According to Cox, the track shares its namesake with the 1998 Gwyneth Paltrow-led film Sliding Doors. The movie depicts Paltrow’s lead character, Helen Quilley, in two alternative worlds where the decisions she makes on a single day inform the rest of her life. Boston Manor’s latest single… Read more »
Dayseeker has delivered a reimagined version of their single, “Neon Grave.” The post-hardcore act is exploring the slower, acoustic side of themselves with their upcoming album, Replica. It drops on April 19 via Spinefarm and showcases how the group can maneuver between different sound spaces. Agony and loss mixed with heartbreak are prevalent in this version. It creates another level of what “Neon Grave” can convey through this reimagination of the original which generates a new dimension of sentimental meaning for vocalist Rory Rodriguez. ‘Neon Grave‘ is about my father’s battle and passing from cancer,” he explains. “Getting to reimagine… Read more »
Great cannabis news for Florida and Germany! Two places we didn’t expect great cannabis news! Then we update you on some THC testing news and an update on cannabis in Hawaii. So don’t panic! It’s organic!
Hey Violet are celebrating the end of International Women’s Month by channeling an unapologetic appreciation and love for female-identifying artists. Fresh off the release of their latest single, “Uncomplicated,” via Hopeless Records earlier this year, Hey Violet’s leading duo, sisters Nia and Rena Lovelis are poised to close out the month by spotlighting six influential female artists who have left a lasting mark on their journey as women and musicians. Drawing inspiration from a diverse spectrum of musical talent, the band pays homage to the raw emotion of alt-rock icon Alanis Morissette while honoring the poetic rebellion of Patti Smith.… Read more »
