Following the release of KennyHoopla’s 3-track capsule project with frequent collaborator and friend, Travis Barker, the emerging artist has issued the official music video for the project’s standout single, “MARRY KILL F*CK//.” “MARRY KILL F*CK//” captures the very essence of KennyHoopla‘s unbridled energy and contagious punk-rock spirit. With clever references and innuendos scattered throughout, the song playfully nods to Barker’s bandmate Tom DeLonge with the line, “And everyone is recommending me their therapist/They believe in God/But don’t believe in aliens.” This song truly exemplifies KennyHoopla‘s uninhibited and electrifying musical style, making it a must-listen for fans of the genre. Read… Read more »
Ohio natives, Hawthorne Heights, has returned with their heaviest song to date spanning across their 22-year history, aptly titled “The Storm.” The nearly three-minute ripper is the first preview to the band’s forthcoming, freshly announced EP, Lost Lights, via Pure Noise Records. The collection is set to drop on September 8 the day before the group’s Ohio Is For Lovers Festival performance. From the first note, “The Storm” kicks into high gear with tantalizing guitar work, hauntingly atmospheric layers across the instrumentation and vocals, and JT Woodruff’s signature blend of harmonies. The track takes on a contemplative feel, reflecting on… Read more »
Ahead of their forthcoming new album RUCKUS! dropping August 18th via Fearless Records, Movements has announced a string of headlining tour dates across Europe and the United Kingdom. The shows kick off November 14th in Wiesbaden, Germany and wrap November 30th in London. Movements will hit Leeds, Glasgow, Hamburg, Southampton and more on the tour. The California band have stayed busy this year building hype for their highly-anticipated new release. They have dropped a surprising number of singles, five to be exact, from the ten song record. Tracks we have heard so far include, “Tightrope“, “Lead Pipe“, “Killing Time“, “Fail… Read more »
Florida-based band 408 is back with an explosion of fiery pop-punk bangers. Generational, is a collection of songs you would find playing in the background of your favorite early-2000s coming-of-age movie. Including their beloved TikTok single, “We Don’t Get High Like We Used To,” the EP proves that they are more than content creators. They are artists in their own right, blending the goofy energy and relatable lyrics of blink-182. Their influence glimmers through every track. A standout track on the EP is “Carousel,” which highlights a surprisingly Midwest emo sound. It’s an emotional end to the project about being left… Read more »
Following the release of his latest offerings “SABOTAGE//” and “YOU NEEDED A HIT//,” KennyHoopla and longtime collaborator, Travis Barker, have partnered up once again for a 3-track capsule project release titled, BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT//. Across the release, KennyHoopla‘s edgy, genre-blending sound and Barker‘s powerhouse drumming skills culminate in an explosive climax. Standout single “MARRY KILL F*CK//” epitomizes KennyHoopla’s raw energy and infectious punk-rock spirit while calling back to a handful of pop-punk references including one to Barker’s bandmate Tom DeLonge through the line, “And everyone is recommending me their therapist/They believe in God/Don’t believe in aliens.” Read more:… Read more »
Over the past three decades, blink-182 has carved an everlasting niche in the hearts of their fans through their extensive discography, electrifying live performances, and their unapologetic live-while-you’re-young attitude. As an inseparable part of the pop-punk/punk-rock community, the trio has left an indelible mark through their music and antics. While the unmistakable sound of blink-182 is deeply ingrained in our collective consciousness, numerous artists and bands have dared to take on the challenge of covering their iconic tracks. With each cover, they breathe new life into the songs, traversing genres and showcasing their own creative flair. From the punk princess… Read more »
The highly anticipated blink-182 return tour, featuring Tom DeLonge reuniting with Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker, has sparked immense excitement among fans worldwide. Since its launch on May 4, the tour has delivered electrifying performances and satisfied fans to the fullest. Following a slew of cryptic hints thanks to Barker and DeLonge’s interactions with fans on social media, the trio has confirmed that the album was completed ahead of their tour kickoff. Now, Barker has further dropped hints on the group’s pending album release with one simple comment and one simple one. On his most recent Instagram post captioned, “Been… Read more »
The blink-182 return tour has generated tremendous excitement among fans around the globe, as the band has reconnected as a unit with the much-awaited return of Tom DeLonge alongside Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker. Since its launch on May 4, the tour has witnessed the band’s electrifying performances, leaving the audiences energized and begging for more from the band. At a recent show during their opening week of the tour, the band surprised fans with a playful nod to Taylor Swift, playing a short snippet of her hit song “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” during their performance of… Read more »
In a surprising move during the trio’s Detroit, MI performance last night (May 9), blink-182 played a snippet of Taylor Swift‘s 6x platinum song “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” following a performance of their own hit single, “Dammit.” The unexpected mashup is quite a tongue-in-cheek moment for the group considering guitarist Tom DeLonge’s return to the band in 2022 following his initial departure in 2015. The band’s playful rendition of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” showed off their willingness to poke fun at the whole situation. While vocalist Mark Hoppus takes the lead on belting out,… Read more »
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