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The 10 Songs That Defined Outbreak Fest 2023
Outbreak Fest returned to Manchester this past weekend for three days of pure unfiltered hardcore fury. Here are the ten songs that defined it.
Outbreak Fest returned to Manchester this past weekend for three days of pure unfiltered hardcore fury. Here are the ten songs that defined it.
Following the exciting announcement that Daisy Grenade has joined the Public Consumption and DCD2 Records earlier this month, the band has issued an extended version of their 2022 EP, Cult Classic, featuring their latest tenacious single “Got It Bad” and the never-before-heard “Riot.” The EP’s newest single, “Riot,” takes the duo’s enthralling cotton candy-colored pop-punk sound to new heights. Ringing in your ears right of the rip, “Riot” opens with a punchy guitar riff and throbbing drumming, the song exudes an unapologetic rebellious spirit reminiscent of early aughts feminism. The lyrics channel a sense of defiance and empowerment, encouraging listeners… Read more »
Silverstein are going to be celebrating a decade of their unreal album ‘This Is How The Wind Shifts’ with a US tour at the end of the year.
Loveless have shared their first music of 2023, and it is a call to arms for not letting your mental health control and define you.
Point North has announced that their second full-length album, Prepare For Despair, is dropping on August 18 via Hopeless Records. Marking three years since the release of their debut record, Brand New Vision, the California-based trio is back with a fresh collection of songs that takes listeners on a journey into the apocalypse. The band shared the news on Instagram by posting the record’s cover art. The artwork depicts a city crumbling into shambles amidst an attack of burning buildings, alien invasions, plane crashes, and so much more. The juxtaposition of the catastrophic scene and the art’s bright palette reveals… Read more »
With Outbreak Fest taking place this weekend, we have pulled together ten of the acts that will be stealing the show.
Alt-pop singer/songwriter, Sophie Powers has returned today with a brand new single, “Bathroom Floor“. The track oozes with nightcore vibes, a dark pop song with glossy vocals iced on top. The chorus is powerful while the verses offer a groovy break for the listener. “Bathroom Floor” follows “Nosebleed” as the second single she has released since signing to Atlantic Records sister-label, TAG music. Sophie Powers tackles mental health struggles in the song, but also has pledged to help raise $3,000 in donations in correspondence with her new release in support of The National Alliance for Eating Disorders Organization. Read More: PINKPANTHERESS… Read more »
Beauty School Dropout are filling a void in the rock world. Between their music, appearance, attitude and message, they have the entire package. The project offers a modern space reminiscent of classic acts like Mötley Crüe or Nirvana. Of course they are a new band, and have yet to reach their full potential, but the bones are there to catapult this threesome into total stardom. Today, Beauty School Dropout have unleashed their newest music video for their recent single, “dying to be you“. The video was shot by Juan Flores and edited by Flores and Mikey Newell. It features a… Read more »
Ahead of their fall headline tour later this year, Bad Omens have issued a disorienting and heart-wrenching video for their 2022 single “Just Pretend.” Pulled from the band’s third studio album The Death of Peace of Mind, “Just Pretend” is a deeply emotional track that showcases the band’s signature culmination of heavy rock and melodic elements. Since its release last year, “Just Pretend” has skyrocketed amongst the group’s extensive discography, becoming one of their most streamed singles to date. The track is built upon a foundation of tight instrumentation, thunderous guitar work, and pounding percussion. The standout of the track… Read more »
The fall is already cracking up to be great for lovers of emo and pop-punk. Today brought fans an incredibly stacked tour bill featuring Bearings, Just Friends, Youth Fountain and Young Culture. It is basically all of your favorite bands in one night! The “Alive and Loud” tour kicks off on September 15 in Chicago, IL and runs through October 21 in Denver, CO. Bearings and Just Friends will be co-headling the shows with Youth Fountain and Young Culture swapping sets each night. You are sure to get your full dose of punk bangers over the course of the evening.… Read more »