After dropping the earworms “If You’re Lonely” and “Hyper Trophy,” Citizen returns with a wave of nostalgia in their latest creation, “When I Let You Down.” This musical journey down memory lane delves deep into the delicate art of recognizing the moment to release the past and embark on new chapters in life. Each single is building up momentum toward the band’s forthcoming full-length album, Calling The Dogs, set to drop on October 6. Brought to life by a distinctive bassline, groovy guitar work, and propelling drums, “When I Let You Down” emerges as a potent and uplifting anthem despite… Read more »
September 8 is a spectacular new music Friday for alternative fans. Between Olivia Rodrigo launching her brand-new sophomore album GUTS and Motionless In White releasing the deluxe version of 2022’s Scoring The End Of The World, it’s fair to say we will be busy streaming new songs all weekend. Beyond the deluxe album, Motionless In White shared a new music video for the track “Sign Of Life.” The new music video sees Chris Motionless adding a pop of color into the dark metalcore world of the band with spiked, vibrant purple hair. True to the song’s name, the video depicts… Read more »
Have you ever felt like the bad guy in a breakup? Not My Weekend expresses the complex emotions that come with that situation in their new single, “OtherSide.(Break.Up.Song).” The guitar-driven track blends the nostalgia of your Myspace era with today’s pop-punk sound. From a Hellogoodbye-esque autotune effect in the bridge to a clean, plucky verse riff, “OtherSide.(Break.Up.Song)” finds the balance between nostalgia and new. Vocalist Patrick Gilchrist sings, “Long nights in the rearview mirror/Like sugar on my tongue/This is how it goes when it all goes wrong/Now I’m on the other side of a breakup song.” This vulnerability, paired with… Read more »
Following the release of 2021’s Umbra and in a milestone moment, Grayscale has delivered their first independent offering with the release of their latest single, “Not Afraid To Die.” With the new track, Grayscale has honed in on their most genuine and authentic identity, resulting in “Not Afraid To Die.” This electrifying track is driven by a passionate kaleidoscope of synths and bombastic drums, skillfully intertwined with the soaring vocal prowess of frontman Collin Walsh. Marking an innovative stride for the band, the fusion of synths with their distinctive pop-punk and rock elements generates an exhilarating sonic experience reminiscent of… Read more »
Bearings have unfortunately announced that they have dropped off their co-headlining tour with Just Friends. Originally announcing The Alive And Loud Tour back in July, the pop-punk band was set to play all 24 dates of the tour with Young Culture, Sad Park, Save Face, and Odd Sweetheart as support. Now, due to scheduling conflicts, they are unable to fulfill their commitment. With just one week to go before getting in the van to head out, Young Culture has stepped into the direct support spot. In a statement posted on Instagram, Bearings apologizes for the last-minute cancellation and encourages fans… Read more »
Ah, music festival season is slowly coming to an end. The greatest time of year, spanning from April to September, is when we can enjoy our favorite artists at outdoor venues and under the stars. Riot Fest is one of these final events of the season, returning to Chicago on September 15 for an unforgettable weekend of performances. And now, Taylor Acorn is joining Riot Fest’s impressive lineup of artists. Surprising fans with the news on Instagram, the singer posted the fest’s flyer with a caption in all caps, “SEE YOU AT RIOT FEST SEPT. 16!!!” The news comes as… 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 »
If you’re anything like us, you’ve likely had “HONEY (ARE YOU COMING?),” the latest venture from Italian rockers Måneskin, spinning nonstop since its release on Friday, September 1. Today, the four-piece has given us an extra dose of Italian amor with the release of their official music video to accompany their stadium-ready anthem. As they build anticipation for their eagerly-anticipated MTV VMAs performance on September 12 and their forthcoming RUSH! WORLD TOUR, the “Best Rock” nominees have channeled their electrifying energy, rock ‘n’ roll attitude, and signature sound into the vibrant visuals of “HONEY (ARE YOU COMING?)”—transforming it into a… Read more »
Coming off of the high of their self-titled, third studio album released earlier this year and the inevitable high that will follow once the group kicks off their forthcoming US headline tour in October, A R I Z O N A entered the idobi Studios in North Hollywood with fervor and poise. The self-titled album, which arrived in May via Elektra Records, is an acclaimed triumph of slick electro-pop oozing with personality and highlighted by the group’s gripping opening track, “Graveyard.” Watch more: A R I Z O N A Perform “Dark Skies” Live at idobi Studios Following a compelling… Read more »
