Indie darling dba James has issued his latest release “7*.” The shimmering new single effortlessly captures the essence of summer in the sunshine. With his alluring vocal delivery layered over lively drums and radiant acoustic lines, the New York City-based artist guides the track from its mellow beginnings to driving choruses. James’ seamless fusion of genres, laced with subtle nods to emo influences, creates an intriguing and captivating musical experience. In typical fashion, James infuses existentialism into his lyrics, injecting profound meaning into this summer anthem. The depth of his songwriting adds a reflective quality that resonates with listeners, transcending… Read more »
Little Hurt‘s latest album, Lovely Hours, is an emotionally charged musical journey that invites listeners into a world of introspection, raw emotions, and catchy melodies. With a sonic blend that seamlessly intertwines upbeat sounds with heartfelt lyrics, Little Hurt delivers a collection of songs that resonate deeply with the human experience. The title track, “Lovely Hours,” perfectly encapsulates the album’s essence. It serves as a poignant centerpiece, effortlessly capturing the artist’s personal struggles and providing a cohesive vision for the entire record. Little Hurt‘s ability to evoke feelings rather than thoughts is masterfully showcased in this song. The focus track… 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 »
A Skylit Drive has announced the second leg of their highly anticipated US headlining tour. The tour aims to celebrate the remarkable 15-year anniversary of their groundbreaking album, Wires…and The Concept of Breathing. Following a tremendously successful first run during the spring, the band is preparing to hit the road again this summer. Similarly to their first leg of the tour, A Skylit Drive will perform their 2008 debut album in its entirety front to back, including standout tracks such as “My Disease,” “Ex Machina,” and the titular single. The East Coast tour will be an unforgettable experience as it… Read more »
Tina Turner, the legendary “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” has passed away at the age of 83. Born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Brownsville, TN, Turner defied conventions and broke barriers to become one of the most influential and beloved entertainers of all time. Read more: Yellowcard Announce 5 Song EP “Childhood Eyes” The official announcement of her passing was made on her official Instagram account, where it expressed deep sadness over the loss of the music icon. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” the post reads. “With her music… Read more »
May is Asian American or Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, and it would be terribly remiss of us to not cover that in this column.
The world’s favorite pop-punk group, Magnolia Park have announced a run of headline shows around their appearance at Four Chord Music Festival today. The band will be joined by Broadside and 408 as supporting acts. This line-up makes total sense, as Magnolia Park and 408 have taken to TikTok and Instagram in the last two weeks to promote and tease and upcoming collaboration track. They posted a humorous video showcasing 408 saying the now meme-worthy phrase, “Did we just write the pop punk song of the summer?” before cutting to MagPark responding with “No, WE just wrote the pop punk… Read more »
Coming to your ears this July 7th is the newest effort by Yellowcard! Today the iconic pop-punk band announced their new five song EP Childhood Eyes. The band have been teasing the release of title track since earlier this month, and finally told fans today that the song will be dropping on May 31st. Yellowcard has shared the information that the EP will feature two heavy-hitting artists. Vic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil and Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional will both lend their vocals for appearances on the collection. This wonderful news comes just before the band embarks on their… Read more »
Once upon a time movie stars used to be exclusive to the silver screen. With the introduction of streaming, the endless plethora of options has completely changed the game.
Today the Plain White T’s have given fans another brand new song via Fearless Records. “Happy” follows the release of their adorable acoustic track, “Spaghetti Tattoo” earlier this year. The new tune kicks off with the lyrics: “I wanna be happy, happy, happy / What’s the point of being sad? / I wanna feel good”. This is a sentiment everyone can relate to. The Plain White T’s have crafted a groovy tune, with a simple drum loop, reserved acoustic guitars, and upbeat, catchy vocals. The song definitely sounds like it could be on the radio while still being earnest, something… Read more »
