How We Find Music: From Limewire & MySpace to TikTok and beyond!
How MySpace and Limewire paved the way in the early days of the internet and, inadvertently, turned TikTok into a music powerhouse
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How MySpace and Limewire paved the way in the early days of the internet and, inadvertently, turned TikTok into a music powerhouse
Alt-pop sensation Julia Wolf has unveiled her mesmerizing new single, “Wishbone,” marking her eagerly awaited return after the successful release of her debut full-length album, Good Thing We Stayed, in January 2023. Leaning into her darker, alternative roots, “Wishbone” showcases the formidable guitar craftsmanship and production prowess of Scro. Together, the duo emerges with a sonic masterpiece that seamlessly melds haunting melodies with raw, visceral energy, leaving listeners entranced and exhilarated. In the anticipation leading up to the release, Wolf has been tantalizing her audience with audio glimpses of her latest single, cleverly interwoven with visual snippets from iconic mid-2000s… Read more »
Alt-Pop trio, Bad Suns are back with a brand new single “The One I Used To Love” today. The track is their newest endeavor after last years theatrical album, Apocalypse When. A cathartic track about a relationship fizzling out in its final moments, the lyricism is somber along with instrumentation that glides with a welcoming groove. The chorus says “Now I’m lost at sea / at what cost I’m free / On an odyssey of apologies / My dependencies got the best of me / Now the rest of me struggles endlessly / But you’ll always be the one I… Read more »
blink-182’s official website is “closed for maintenance,” and for good reason. While you can still shop their merch and buy tickets to their upcoming shows, you might also run into their site’s stall page, which fans believe is a signifier of new music to come within the month. The stall page shows a video of someone in a yellow HAZMAT suit scrubbing away graffiti on the wall behind urinals. Slowly, but surely, the person wipes away various blink-182 logos, including their old-school bunny character and the iconic smiley face. Additionally, posters from the band’s most recent city stops in Chicago,… Read more »
Viral TikTok pop punk band, 408 has announced today that they have signed a worldwide record deal with Big Noise Music Group. The signing pairs with the exciting announcement of their upcoming single “Break Up With Your Girlfriend” produced by Andrew Wade (A Day To Remember, Neck Deep), Kyle Fishman (Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan) and Nick Bailey (Machine Gun Kelly, Trippie Redd, jxdn) out September 29. The band has dropped several teasers across TikTok and Instagram Reels that you can check out! Big Noise President Jon Cohen shared, “We’re super excited to sign 408, a true DIY band that has been grinding on their own for some… Read more »
As the highly-anticipated MTV VMAs draw closer on September 12, the spotlight falls on Måneskin, nominees for “Best Rock” for “The Loneliest,” who reemerge with a sonic lightning bolt in the form of their latest single, “HONEY (ARE YOU COMING?)” Following the resounding success of their January chart-topping album, RUSH!, this new release serves as a sensational sonic explosion, harnessing the quartet’s inexhaustible energy. Bursting with attitude, “HONEY (ARE YOU COMING?)” showcases Måneskin’s mastery in crafting a stadium-ready, all-encompassing sound that encapsulates their musical prowess highlighting Italian amor in a way only they could. And just in time for their… Read more »
When the going gets tough, your friends have your back. In n the case of Enter Shikari, Chase Petra are those friends! The electrifying punk-goes-synthpop project announced that their original tour openers, Cassyette, are no longer able to join them on their North American run. Luckily, Chase Petra is stepping in for all of these dates. The band almost done will step in for Enter Shikari’s show in Guadalajara, Mexico. The band took to Instagram to share the news. “Unfortunately, Cassyette is no longer able to join us in your country for the shows this September,” Enter Shikari writes. “Happily,… Read more »
If you were lucky enough to score a ticket to the Billie Eilish tour stop in London at the Electric Ballroom, your experience is now officially priceless. Billie Eilish invited the one and only boygenius on stage to help her sing “when the party’s over” from her 2019 debut, WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? Following a headlining slot at Reading & Leeds Fest, Eilish announced this now-famous intimate one-off show for August 29. The TikTok account for Ticketmaster UK caught the whole performance featuring Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers. The “Not Strong Enough” band… Read more »
Arizona’s premier emo band The Maine are back with a brand-new music video for their track “thoughts i have while lying in bed.” The song comes from their 8123-released LP and self-titled ninth full album. The music video, directed by Nick Stafford, is simple, but positively stunning. The video featuring lead vocalist John O’Callaghan is shot in black and white on a bridge with a cityscape in the background. Seemingly, “thoughts i have while lying in bed” is a one-shot take, which is even more impressive. Check out the full music video below. The earnest indie tune is rich in… Read more »
One of the prominent pioneers of the emo rap scene, Lil Lotus has returned today with a brand new track, “Millionaire“. It is a glitchy, pop-soaked tune bathed in guitars and sprinkled with synths. Snuggling somewhere between pop-punk, alternative rap, and hyperpop, the new song showcases Lil Lotus’ ability to blend genres and create something entirely unique. This track lives as a distaste for those who have everything they will ever need, yet still remain unsatisfied. According to Lil Lotus, “Millionaire” is about “people being big fucking crybabies and not being grateful for what they have.” Yeah, we all know… Read more »
