It’s no secret that Bert McCracken and his legendary band, The Used, are having a sensational 2024! Following the release of their ninth studio album, Toxic Positivity, last spring, the impending arrival of their B-sides album, MEDZ, in just a few weeks, and their summer headline tour kicking off on June 20, McCracken also recently launched his unique, pop-centric solo project robbietheused. “Just A Little Bit,” which arrived on May 31 to enormous praise, is McCracken’s into a poppier avenue. He shares, “I’ve always tried to push for the poppy stuff for The Used records. And the band really likes… Read more »
This debut episode, the band reflects on their weekly highs and lows, sharing their favorite moments from this year’s Coachella, debate Jack Antonoff’s production influence on Taylor Swift, and more!
The Used are on quite a roll this year! With their B-sides, full-length MEDZ arriving on June 21 and the group preparing for the kick-off of their summer tour, they have announced their fall headlining tour with Plain White T’s and Raue. Excited about the tour, Plain White T’s shared on their social platforms, “We’re hitting the road this fall with @theused! Get ready for an epic tour you won’t want to miss.” Read more: The Used Announces B-Sides Album ‘MEDZ,’ Releases Title Track Tickets for the group’s forthcoming fall headline run will be available on Friday, June 14, at… Read more »
Following the release of their major label debut, “It’s Supposed To Hurt,” House Of Protection is back with a new track, “Learn To Forget,” via Red Bull Records. Guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta (ex-FEVER 333 musicians) “knew it wasn’t going to be easy to start again from scratch, but that phrase became our ethos. Starting again was the whole point of this [project].” “Learn To Forget” comes out of the gate swinging with supercharged hardcore sonics and screams and a euphoria-inducing chorus with soaring vocals. Improta and Harrison strike the perfect balance of classic hardcore and modern rock with help from producer… Read more »
There aren’t many bands contending with The Killers for the widest breadth of sonic profile. Since the day that cage door opened, they’ve strayed worlds away from their grit-and-glam ethos of post-punk revival. The trek’s seen them over the washboard roads of heartland rock, through flashbangs of synth-driven pop, and the wildflower fields on the softer side of folk. And still, now 20 years removed from their Hot Fuss debut, they continue to fire off their early staples with the same love-scorned ferocity that had first lit the fuse. In celebration of the bi-decadal anniversary today, June 7, we reached… Read more »
For fans across the pond, today is your lucky day. SeeYouSpaceCowboy is heading out to the UK and Europe in August and September. The Coup de Grâce artists are kicking off their run overseas on August 29 in Southampton, UK, at Joiners and wrapping their shows up in Köln, DE, at Helios 37 on September 15. Hardcore act Killing Me Softly and Madrid post-hardcore musicians Boneflower will be along for the ride and are offering support. All tickets for the forthcoming tour go live on June 7 at 11 AM CET. Their headlining North American tour begins on July 16.… Read more »
Following the surprise release of their new LP POST HUMAN: NeX GEn, Bring Me The Horizon dropped a brand-new music video for “Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd.” Speaking on the visuals, Oli Sykes says, “The video continues the exploration of what it means to be human in an age where technology can alter our very nature and gives keen-eyed fans more lore to dive into and discuss on their quest for uncovering the full post-human lore.” Check out the full video below. Frontman Sykes shares that the new album took “ages to write.” He continues, “It’s a real concept album, with… Read more »
After wrapping up his spring tour throughout North America, NOAHFINNCE is back with a new music video for “LOVELY LADIES.” The track comes from his most recent record GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET, out now via Hopeless Records. On Instagram, NOAHFINNCE described the messages conveyed in the visuals. He says, “I’ve been looking forward to this music video since I wrote the song. For those who have no idea what’s going on, I wrote a song called ‘Lovely Ladies’ from the perspective of the ‘big scary transgender monster transgendering the world’s children’ that I’ve been called ever since I came… Read more »
Following the release of The Used’s most recent B-side track, “MEDZ,” vocalist robbietheused has launched his solo career with his debut single, “Just A Little Bit.” After turning 40 in February 2022, robbietheused (aka Bert McCracken) decided to venture out of his alternative roots and do something for himself. “I wanted a nice 40th birthday present for myself,” he shares in a press release. “So I decided to make a pop record.” He continues, “I’ve always tried to push for the poppy stuff for The Used records. And the band really likes to keep it heavy. So this is my… Read more »
Get excited—Culture Wars has released their new single, “Heaven!” The Texas-based alt-rock group has kept us at the edge of our seats since their 2021 EP teche captured our hearts and ears with a catchy, energetic blend of synths and sweet vocals. Produced by the band’s own Caleb Contreras, the track features the signature mash-up of R&B and pop styles that allow diverse audiences to connect with Culture Wars‘ music. “It became a daily ritual. I would wake up, walk the long way down Bondi Beach to get coffee and breakfast. Come back to my rental unit, and log onto… Read more »
