It was never a phase. However, which phase are we talking about exactly? Truth be told, the evolution of the emo style had many, many phases. We know we were never the jocks, the preps, or the bookworms. But we certainly had something going on, and it was developing alongside the bands we loved. Sometimes we were in all black, and surprisingly, sometimes, we were in pink and yellow. Beanies may have been really tiny, and other times very baggy and oversized. Emo fashion means something different for everyone. We thought it would be fun to rank the different ways… Read more »
Neck Deep are bringing their celebration of debut EP ‘Rain In July’ back home with a series of intimate shows across the UK.
It is the best day of the year for swifties. Taylor Swift finally released Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) today. Originally released in 2010 when Swift was 18 years old, she has now revisited the songs thirteen years later at 32. Perhaps her most personal album, Swift is the sole songwriter credited on the entire album. The first time around, she wrote the full record by herself over the course of two years while touring to promote her 2008 album, Fearless. The album was inspired by Taylor Swift’s transition from adolescence to adulthood. Consisting of songs mostly written about her confrontation… Read more »
Music has always been a powerful medium for self-expression and storytelling. For many individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community, it has served as a means of finding solace, understanding, and empowerment. Throughout history, numerous artists have fearlessly embraced their identities and used their music as a platform to advocate for queer rights and visibility. Read more: 10 Trans Artists To Fall In Love With On International Trans Day Of Visibility In an exclusive chat with 23-year-old queer musician and activist, NOAHFINNCE, he shares 5 LGBTQIA+ artists that left a resounding impact on his life and who have deeply inspired him as… Read more »
We’ve put together a list of Taylor Swift songs that might not be 100% pop-punk but certainly teeter on the edge.
Philadelphia-based folk rock outfit, Slaughter Beach, Dog have returned today with a comforting new track “Strange Weather” via Lame-O Records. The new track has the nostalgia of an indie rock song from the 1970’s. Simple acoustic guitars are bathed over warm drum tones, and beautiful harmonies laced with wiggly lead guitar licks happen in just the right places. It feels like a song you heard long ago, maybe off in the distant background where you fell in love for the first time, or perhaps in a dream. Lead singer Jake Ewald shared on the new track: “‘Strange Weather’ doing your… Read more »
Grove Street have revealed the details of their long-awaited debut album, and it’s going to embed itself straight into UK Hardcore folklore.
Pride shines a light where light needs shining. It’s about awareness and, ultimately, acceptance and normalization. That’s why it is so important.
Ahead of the arrival of their self-titled third album, alt-indie darlings Dizzy grace us with their mesmerizing new single, “Close.” This latest offering effortlessly intertwines dreamy melodies, introspective lyrics, and lush production. With their signature sweetness that’s both delightful and addictive, “Close” presents a sonic landscape drenched in raw intimacy and vulnerability. From the opening notes, “Close” envelops you into a hazy dreamlike soundscape. Lead vocalist Katie Munshaw’s captivating delivery captures the delicate balance between comfort and loss that comes with maintaining a long-term friendship amidst life’s unpredictable tides. Munshaw’s sensational vocals are meticulously layered, weaving together to heighten the… Read more »
Slam Dunk returned for another year, and proved once again why it is such a vital part of alternative culture in the UK.
