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 »
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s a time to appreciate and reflect on the valuable contributions that our mothers and parental figures have made to shape us into the individuals we are today. Pop-punk sensation MOD SUN did just that on a global scale when he paid tribute to his mother on his latest album God Save The Teen with the powerful track “Single Mothers.” The song serves as an anthem that celebrates the fortitude and strength of single mothers, and it became a staple of MOD’s live headlining tour, which ended in April. The track holds a… Read more »
This week, Basslines and Protest Signs looks at journalistic integrity, and how it is severely lacking in places that it should be vital.
We all know that Ohio is for lovers, but Hawthorne Heights has set out to prove that it’s not just Ohio. After three editions of the festival hitting emo fans hard in 2022, Hawthorne Heights is bringing the “Is For Lovers Festival” to eight cities in 2023. This year’s event will visit Hawaii, Lake Tahoe, NV; Denver, CO; Manteo, NC; Council Bluffs, IA; Cincinnati, OH; Pelham, TN; and Mansfield, MA. Similarly to their 2022 festival stops, the lineups will vary by date and include the likes of Thrice, Silverstein, Thursday, Saosin, and more. Tickets for the events are currently on… Read more »
With four previous studio albums each offering a fresh perspective of electrifying emo-pop, Kicksie has released their all-new record Slouch via Counter Intuitive Records. In an array of slow-burn ballads and unabashed honesty, Slouch reads more like Giuliana Mormile’s personal diary where they’re free to be who they want to be and articulate their most intimate moments. Opening with the kaleidoscope-esque track, “Closure” before blooming into the album’s third track “Boyfriend,” Slouch is an amalgamation of highs and lows that represent Mormile’s intimate journey as an artist. We had the chance to speak with Mormile, the mastermind behind Kicksie ahead… Read more »
If you’re not already foaming at the mouth over Waterparks’ latest full-length album Intellectual Property, get your salivary glands ready. While Waterparks has a substantially storied career, in such a short period of time, too, Intellectual Property may be the band’s greatest venture to date. Vocalist Awsten Knight stopped by the idobi Studios in North Hollywood to celebrate the release of Intellectual Property and go in-depth on the album’s creation with Fish. You can watch Knight’s full interview with Fish below. I had this whole thing prepared. I was gonna be like, I have author, fashion designer, singer, songwriter, dog… Read more »
It’s the witching hour and Geek Girl Riot is summoning their best vampire queens to talk Hocus Pocus 2, Reginald the Vampire, Buffy, and Interview with the Vampire. They top their magical show with some train wrecks.
All killer, no filler. That’s probably what Travis Mills and Nick Gross—the two guys who make up pop-punk duo girlfriends—had in mind when they hit the studio to make their second full-length.
You’ll want to listen to it again and again, even though (or maybe because) it’ll make you angry.
Liquid Crystal is a five-song EP clocking in at just over half an hour but it feels longer in the best possible way.
