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Niis Find Community & Connection With New EP ‘Play Niis’


Punk rock quartet Niis (pronounced “Nice”) have officially revealed their new EP, Play Niis, out via Rise Records. The Los Angeles act also unveiled the official music video for “Bad Aim,” preceded by fierce singles, including “Earthquakes” and “No Flowers.” Vocalist Mimi Doe says of the EP, “A lot of the songs on this record are about fitting into societal monotony. We forget to put ourselves first by doing things that bring us joy and make us feel something, or anything. I’ve always wanted to make music and write lyrics to create something that causes connection. Going to a show—that’s… Read more »

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The Hails Reveal Thrilling Sophomore Record ‘Duckpond’


The Hails have finally revealed their sophomore record Duckpond, and it is a dazzling indie-rock record with myriad important messages relating to art and creation under the crushing weight of late-stage capitalism. Featuring singles “Ducks on the Pond,” “Corruptor,” and more, the quartet reflects on what really matters with hypnotic indie melodies, groovy synths, and introspective narratives. Lead singer Robbie Kingsely says of the album, “The process for this record was a way for us to tap back into our roots. We made a rental house in South Florida feel and sound like our college house that birthed our first… Read more »

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Four Year Strong Announces Massive Anniversary Tour With Drug Church, More


Four Year Strong is celebrating some massive milestones. The iconic rockers are celebrating 25 years of making music together as well as 20 years of their sophomore album Rise Or Die Trying. The band says, “2027 is a big year for us. Not only have we had 25 years as a band, playing incredible shows and tours, doing things we never dreamed we would do, but also 20 years ago we released Rise or Die Trying, the record that started everything for us. It gave us the foundation for everything that came after.” They continue, “So, in celebration of two… Read more »

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Liily Announces Major Label Debut Record ‘WAX’


Following the release of “FOREVER” & “EVERYDAY,” modern rock four-piece Liily has dropped singles “CALLUS” and “ERROR” in one iconic music video. And that’s not the only piece of exciting news. The band is ready to make their big debut. Liily announced that WAX, their first full record with a major label, is arriving on November 13, via Atlantic Records. Frontman Dylan Nash shares, “This album was the easiest process we’ve ever had while simultaneously being the most intentional. These last two years I’ve worked so hard towards being more compassionate to myself and others and that truly changed the… Read more »

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The Wombats Drop ‘A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation’ Anniversary North American Tour Dates


Believe it or not…The Wombats are celebrating 20 years of A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation, and they’re doing it by headlining venues across North America in spring 2027. This iconic indie-rock record boasts beloved singles such as “Moving To New York” and “Let’s Dance To Joy Division,” and “Kill The Director.” The North American tour is set to kick off on April 26 in Toronto and run through May 19, where they’ll close it out in Seattle. The Lathums will serve as support across all dates. Drummer Dan Haggis notes, “When we realised our debut album was turning… Read more »

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The Hails Tackle Online Gambling In New Track “Ducks On The Pond”


The Hails are tackling a major issue on their new track “Ducks On The Pond.” That issue? Online gambling. From mobile sports betting apps to prediction markets, people are getting dopamine hits from playing on their phones and avoiding the casino entirely…sigh. Lead singer Robbie Kingsely shares of the song and its lyrics: “‘All my people want submission, come on people be submissive’ is a sarcastic attack on the modern psyche of people, particularly young men, who willingly dive into the pitfalls of online gambling. As we observe our generation and the ones coming up, it’s glaringly obvious that no… Read more »

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The Interrupters Show Off Their “Warrior Spirit” In New Music Video


Following the announcement for their upcoming 2027 tour, The Interrupters have revealed their new single and music video for “Warrior Spirit” and it’ll hype you up for any battle, big or small. Of the new track, frontwoman Aimee Interrupter says, “Everyone is usually fighting some kind of battle that no one else can see but within each of us lies a warrior spirit that begs us to find our own fearlessness.”  Guitarist Kevin Bivona adds, “This was a super fun collaboration with so many musicians we admire. We created this song with Tim Armstrong, Jesse Michaels, Travis Barker, and Brett… Read more »

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12 Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate This October


Spooky season is officially here, and while you hang your bats, ghosts, and pumpkins, you can also grab some birthday decorations, too. To keep the Halloween vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Libra and Scorpio babies have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best b-days ever. From the always dazzling Lzzy Hale, to Cobra Starship‘s Gabe Saporta, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Frank Iero, here are some October musician birthdays to mark in your cals this… Read more »

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The Paradox ‘Proceed With Caution’ On New EP Release


Pop-Punk’s new favorite foursome, The Paradox, return today with the release of their sophomore EP, Proceed With Caution. The six song effort packs a punch and is everything you’d want from The Paradox. Proceed With Caution finds the band at their peak so far with catchy songwriting and charisma. No one can say this band is a fluke; they continue to rise in popularity and prove over and over again they have the talent and attitude to deserve it. It is understandable in the climate of virality and short attention spans that The Paradox have chosen to release two EPs… Read more »

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Radio Free Alice & Water From Your Eyes’ Rachel Brown Have “Big Ideas” On New Track


Ahead of the release of their debut album What’s In Between, arriving on October 30, via Atlantic Records, Radio Free Alice has revealed, perhaps, the best indie collab of the whole year. The Australian act tapped Water From Your Eyes‘ Rachel Brown for the new track, “Big Ideas.” Frontman Noah Learmonth says, “From early on we felt that a second vocal would work well with the song, a kind of call and response. We had loved Water From Your Eyes for years, and had gone to their show when they came to Melbourne. We felt like Rachel would be perfect,… Read more »

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