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Pittsburgh’s The Spacepimps wear their early 2000’s pop punk influences on their sleeve, so it seems only fitting that their latest offering is an acoustic cover of The Ataris’ classic “So Long Astoria.”
For most artists, it may be challenging to recreate their favorite songs, but Young Statues have released a solid cover record that reflects their own originality and maintains the integrity of the artists that inspire them the most.
The day has finally arrived! The band Harrison Gordon, fronted by the man Harrison Gordon, has released their highly-anticipated sophomore LP, BLISS, where they try to discover what that word even means. Gordon, the vocalist, says, “I had a two-week period where every night, I’d have the same nightmare about people who weren’t in my life anymore. Not even the individuals I’d burned or who’d burned me, just the friends who aren’t around anymore.” He continues, “After a few nights I grew convinced that I had probably pushed them away at some point. The fact I was having nightmares about… Read more »
Following the release of their tracks “Katy Bar The Door” and “Living Undercover,” Rise Against has revealed the official music video for one of their new offerings. Tim McIlrath clarifies that “Katy Bar The Door” comes from an old expression that essentially means that “all hell is about to break loose.” He adds, “I don’t know where I came across this expression, but I immediately was taken with it. While an obscure reference now… I liked the idea of resurrecting it for this song, and that it sort of fits what it feels like to be alive in 2026.” In… Read more »
The internet’s viral emo pop prince, Huddy, has announced the release of his sophomore album, ‘Somebody To Hate,’ arriving September 18. Chase Hudson, under the moniker “Huddy“, is a pretty multifaceted Gen Z icon. From a rockstar to a fashion innovator to an actor, he is making his rounds through pop culture and leaving his mark on the younger generation. He is also an idobi Radio Summer School Tour alumnus! Following his debut effort, ‘Teenage Heartbreak‘, and a string of singles including the hit track, “All The Things I Hate About You,” the upcoming album promises to deliver Huddy at… Read more »
Metal artist Arankai has officially announced that his sophomore album The Shape Of Blue is coming via Hopeless Records on October 30. Excitingly, he also revealed a new single from the LP, “I Hope It Hurts,” a high-energy, raw anthem that makes the future of the genre look bright. The artist notes of the album, “‘The Shape of Blue,’ like its predecessor ‘A Portrait of Red,’ covers a range of human experiences: rebellion, pride, sacrifice, to name a few that stick out. I tend to draw from personal experiences, but with this particular record I found myself writing songs that… Read more »
The dog days of summer are here, and these new tunes are perfectly cool. For your tropical vacations and poolside hangs, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in July. From Arankai to lolitslea and beyond, these new songs will be your favorite new listens this month. Arankai — “Meant To Live” (Switchfoot Cover) Metal artist Arankai just dropped his own cover of Switchfoot’s “Meant To Live” for Hopeless Records’ Songs That Saved My Life. The artist shared, “’Meant To Live’ was my gateway to rock music, and I’m honored that I get to… Read more »
The dog days of summer call for some absolute bangers from the alternative world. Luckily, year after year, some of the most beloved acts in rock and emo unleashed dazzling LPs in the month of August to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Frank Iero‘s debut solo record Stomaches to Say Anything‘s …Is a Real Boy, all the way to Hellogoodbye‘s Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! and The Academy Is…’s Fast Times At Barrington High, these 25 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. Say Anything — …Is A Real Boy Released on: August 3, 2004, via Doghouse Records.Standout… Read more »
The wait is finally over—Waterparks’ sixth studio album, JINX, is out today. The last three years have felt like an eternity between their 2023 album INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY and JINX. Thankfully, Waterparks released a pretty hefty string of singles leading up to the new album. “RED GUITAR,” “IF LYRICS WERE CONFIDENTIAL,” “ANY MINUTE NOW,” “PROWLER,” and “BETTER THAN THERAPY” covered a large scope of sound, making big promises for what to expect from JINX. Now that the album has arrived, it is everything we hoped it would be. The trio explores all the sonic spaces we’d expect from their discography over… Read more »
