Following an explosive summer run on the Saviors Tour opening for Green Day alongside The Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid, The Linda Lindas have unleashed the title track pulled from their forthcoming full-length, No Obligation. The group’s sophomore album is slated to drop on October 11 via Epitaph Records and can be preordered and pre-saved here. “Eloise wrote this ripper because we won’t adhere to what anyone else thinks we should sound like or who they think we are,” the band shares in a press release. “We don’t make music out of obligation—we make music out of love. And we’re so… Read more »
This week I have a bandmate on my show. I have the nicest man in rock on my show, Dave Brownsound! This marks 30 years since I first met Dave in 9th Grade in Ajax where we grew up as well as 25 years since we first played in Sum 41 together. Lots to talk about with Dave obviously. Sum 41 fans this one is for you!
The rest of 2024 is stacked with horror, heartbreak, animated marvels and some hopefully epic movies. Sean recruited Craig Mabbitt of Escape The Fate & Dead Rabbits to break them all down with him! Catch Metalcore Nerds live Mondays @ 7pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow @MetalcoreNerds on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Tiktok! Follow the Metalcore Nerds Playlist here Support Metalcore Nerds by buying Merch here
Following the September 6 release of Disney’s A Whole New Sound pop-punk compilation album, Yellowcard took to EPCOT’s Eat To The Beat Series on September 8 and 9 and performed their rendition of Aladdin‘s “A Whole New World” featuring Against The Current‘s Chrissy Costanza. Coming up on October 11 and 12, We The Kings is slated to perform at EPCOT as well. They may just play their cover “Go The Distance” from Hercules. Check out the Yellowcard‘s and Costanza’s “A Whole New World” live performance at Disney via a TikTok, courtesy of @kittymahoney02. “There is nothing in my life that keeps… Read more »
After announcing their upcoming 8123 dates in late August, The Maine has officially shared details of who is set to support them on the lineup. “Proud to present 8123 Fest 2025! We love these artists and can’t wait to share the stage,” the band shared on Instagram. On January 17, ticket holders can see Diva Bleach, Veronica Everheart, Grayscale, Bad Suns, and a surprise guest. Plus, The Maine will do full play-throughs of both 2015’s American Candy and 2023’s The Maine. Then, on January 18, festival goers can watch Practically People, CLIFFDIVER, Hellogoodbye, Real Friends, Charlotte Sands, and The Starting Line. Then, The… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews – The Metal DNA Podcast; Shawn sat down with Torsten Kinsella of the Irish post-rock band God Is An Astronaut. In this conversation they speak about how loss influences art, some great Irish bands, and their new record, Embers, which dropped last week! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on Spotify
This week Add To Library, a show where hosts Shawn Kupfer & Brian LaCour bring you deep dives into awesome Heavy Albums both new and old, the guys are discussing Vasa and third studio album Heroics! Follow Add To Library on Facebook & Instagram Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new album breakdowns each and every week!
Mouth Culture has officially delivered their brand-new single, “Everyday”, as well as the announcement of their forthcoming EP. Whatever The Weather is set to be released on October 4 via InVogue Records. The band notes, “‘Everyday’ is a self-reflective anthem that delves into the entrapment of everyday struggles. Exploring more mature themes around mental health, ‘Everyday’ is probably the most personal and vulnerable song we have ever written. It’s saturated in nostalgia and nods to shoegaze influences which haven’t been acknowledged on prior releases.” In 2023, the trio released their EP Mishaps Of My Mid Twenties, which vocalist Jack Voss… Read more »
Chloe Moriondo just dropped an introspective, earnest track, “September” via Public Consumption/Fueled By Ramen. The single will appear in the forthcoming adventure game Life Is Strange: Double Exposure and its soundtrack. “I was trying to write a song that’s about someone who’s been through a lot. I wanted to emphasize the importance of a really good support system and friend group, especially when things are really tough,” Moriondo shared. “And I won’t regret it, I won’t regret ever holding you this closely/And I’ll try to get it right/To have you on my side,” the artist sings with sweet indie vocal… Read more »
Games We Play just announced an extensive North American run of shows, aka the She’s The Girl Tour in celebration of his forthcoming single “She’s The Girl,” which arrives on September 20. The tour kicks off on September 16 in Oklahoma City at Resonant Head and wraps on November 25 at Birmingham’s Saturn. Additionally, the artist will make a stop at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sunday, September 22. Braden Bales is slated to serve as support for the upcoming shows. On Instagram, Games We Play shared, “Almost every city on this tour will be a first time headlining so… Read more »
