Tulsa emo act CLIFFDIVER has had a whirlwind 2024. The group just released their 12-track album birdwatching in September and toured across the States with Prince Daddy & The Hyena. Though, like all great eras, this one is coming to a bittersweet close. CLIFFDIVER took to social media to share that guitarist/vocalist Gil Erickson and saxophonist Dony Nickles will be departing. On Instagram, the band shared, “Sadly, today marks the end of an era for CLIFFDIVER. Both Dony and Gil will be stepping away from the band to focus on their family & personal lives. We as a band fully… Read more »
CLIFFDIVER have shared how they were involved in a freak road accident, and have set up a GoFundMe to help the recovery of their bassist Tyler Rogers.
CLIFFDIVER are back with an explosive cover of X-Ray Spex classic tune “Oh Bondage, Up Yours!” via SideOneDummy Records. The band teamed up with Descendents‘ very own Stephen Egerton to bring fans a new rendition of this iconic song. CLIFFDIVER certainly do the original justice, exerting the same high-energy approach to the track. It is fast, aggressive, and over-the-top in the best way. Lead singer Briana Wright shares on the cover: “I’ve had the dream of reinventing the song for so long…. and not only is it happening, but we did it alongside another musical hero of ours???? It’s the… Read more »
On this week’s episode, Jaret is confused on what day it is, then they catch up with Joey Duffy from the Tulsa based pop-punk band, Cliffdiver – who they just got off a summer tour with, how much they all love disc golf as well as Joey discusses openly about his battle with depression – all that and more on this week’s episode! Don’t miss out!
On January 22, Bowling For Soup shared a bittersweet message on social media platforms. Guitarist extraordinaire Chris Burney, 55, is permanently retiring from the band. The artist originally helped co-found the band in the ’90s. The punk-rock ensemble stated, “It is with a heavy heart we announce that Chris Burney has made the decision to retire from his stage-right post in the band he co-founded in 1994. Some recent medical developments, 30 years of rocking balls, and touring non-stop have made it difficult to continue. We are bummed to not have Chris by our sides, but absolutely support his decision.”… Read more »
The Maine is always full of surprises, and this one might just be their biggest yet. On a random January Wednesday night, the Arizona five-piece dropped dyed (2008-2023), a compilation album of reimagined demos. Each track honors the band’s nine album eras. Vocalist John O’Callaghan noted, “Revisiting the past can stir up all sorts of feelings. Nostalgia, fondness, gratitude, and on and on and on. We felt everything in between when we uncovered these songs from over the last few decades, and sincerely hope they stir up anything of the sort for you while listening!” Read more: The Maine Announces… Read more »
Recent Pure Noise Records signees Ben Quad are gearing up to release their 5-track EP Ephemera on October 25. On October 7, the band revealed the title track of their forthcoming record, which was preceded by “You’ll Get Nothing And Like It” and “Your Face As An Effigy.” The band shares that “Ephemera” is the “the boiling point of the record. All beauty and happiness in the world seem to be tainted by capitalism (“Why does every flower wilt away?”). We, as victims of a negligent system, can only ask ourselves why we continue to accept perpetual cruelty. The final chorus… Read more »
After announcing their upcoming 8123 dates in late August, The Maine has officially shared details of who is set to support them on the lineup. “Proud to present 8123 Fest 2025! We love these artists and can’t wait to share the stage,” the band shared on Instagram. On January 17, ticket holders can see Diva Bleach, Veronica Everheart, Grayscale, Bad Suns, and a surprise guest. Plus, The Maine will do full play-throughs of both 2015’s American Candy and 2023’s The Maine. Then, on January 18, festival goers can watch Practically People, CLIFFDIVER, Hellogoodbye, Real Friends, Charlotte Sands, and The Starting Line. Then, The… Read more »
Albany-based punk rockers Prince Daddy & The Hyena just announced an expansive headlining tour across the U.S. beginning in October. The tour kicks off on Oct. 9 at Denver’s Oriental Theater and wraps up on October 28 at Memphis’ Growlers. Fellow pop-punk acts Ben Quad, CLIFFDIVER, and Heart To Gold will offer support throughout the month. Don’t worry if you can’t catch Prince Daddy & The Hyena and Ben Quad on this tour. The two acts will be hitting the road with Microwave and Just Friends for the Pure Noise Records Tour. The tour begins on October 29 in Birmingham… Read more »
Ahead of their self-titled full-length album arrival on June 14, The Early November has unleashed the powerful new single, “The Empress.” The new release marks the fifth preview of the band’s forthcoming 10-track collection, which you can preorder via Pure Noise Records here. “This song is about how hard it is to hold it together sometimes. We have to pretend a lot of the time to keep existing in the entertainment world. I can’t say enough how grateful I am… but I also can’t say it’s been a walk in the park,” frontman Ace Enders shares. “Emotionally, I have been… Read more »
