The Hopeless Records’ 30th Anniversary celebration rolls on, and this time with Pinkshift at the helm. The Baltimore-based punk rockers unleash a mesmerizing reimagined rendition of Illuminati Hotties’ “Knead.” The track is on the forthcoming Hopelessly Devoted To You tracklist. Illuminati Hotties dropped “Knead” in 2021, which was featured on the Sarah Tudzin-led full-length record, Let Me Do One More. While Pinkshift stays true to the original’s quirky charm, they elevate it with their own raw intensity, breathing rejuvenated energy into the song. The band’s reinterpretation supercharges the track with jet fuel, adding an infectious urgency that complements Tudzin’s vision.… Read more »
Following the release of “Too Late To Say” and “Silver Cloud” as well as an album announcement, State Champs are back with a new official music video. “The “Too Late To Say” music video follows the legendary pop-punk band on a moving truck driving down a long country road. Both recently released tracks will appear on their self-titled album, which will drop on November 8 via Pure Noise Records. You can pre-save or preorder State Champs here. “We found our way, through the ups and downs within us, personally and as a band, and wanted to express that,” frontman Derek DiScanio shares. “This is the right time to… Read more »
Marking their first new music in more than a year, State Champs are back with two brand-new singles, “Silver Cloud” and “Too Late To Say.” Additionally, the group has announced the arrival of their self-titled album, which will drop on November 8 via Pure Noise Records. You can pre-save or preorder State Champs here. “We found our way, through the ups and downs within us, personally and as a band, and wanted to express that,” frontman Derek DiScanio shares. “This is the right time to showcase it,” bassist Ryan Scott Graham adds. “When we stepped back and looked at the… Read more »
State Champs is heading out on a big fall headline tour, and they’re bringing their pop-punk besties on the road. The Around the World and Back artists will be joined by Knuckle Puck, Meet Me @ The Altar, and Daisy Grenade. Duo Daisy Grenade, who just wrapped up their run with Sad Summer Festival, shared on Instagram, “UH OHHHH looks like it’s time for another run around the US!!!” The tour kicks off on November 8 at Austin’s beloved Emo’s and wraps up on December 7 at NYC’s Webster Hall. All tickets go on sale beginning on Friday, August 16… Read more »
Five years ago at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirmed the Fantastic Four would arrive in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since then, much has changed, and much more has developed. Here is everything we know about 2025’s MCU, The Fantastic Four reboot. The film’s official title was announced at San Diego Comic-Con as The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Additionally, it’s confirmed that the Fantastic Four will appear in both upcoming Avengers movies. Avengers: Doomsday” is set to premiere in May 2026, and Avengers: Secret Wars, will premiere in May 2027. The films will feature the Fantastic Four… Read more »
Sophie Powers recently visited the idobi Radio Studios for a chat with Fish on Gone Fishkin. During her visit, she discussed her latest EP, Glitch: Lvl 1, her growth as a performer, and what it means to be a young female musician in the scene. Glitch: Lvl 1 just recently came out on July 12. Powers cites several recent influences, stating that “Grimes, Frost Children, The Dare, and Charli XCX—the music inspires me, the art itself…it really inspires me.” Not only is Sophie inspired by the artists she listens to, she gains inspiration from her lived experiences and emotions, as… Read more »
Since her appearance on America’s Got Talent performing Spiritbox’s “Holy Roller,” Harper has made an unexpected mark on the metal scene. Over the past two years, the young singer has released her own tracks covering alternative staples. Now, she and Deadlands vocalist Kasey Karlsen have teamed up to reveal their latest collaboration with a cover of Bad Omens’ “Dethrone.” The 12-year-old has a list of heavy hitters, including covers of We Came As Romans and Bring Me The Horizon, alongside her own heavy tracks like “I Hope You Choke.” And to no one’s surprise, Harper and Karlsen have also collaborated… Read more »
After announcing her signing to Hopeless Records in April, Brazilian punk-rocker Karen Dió has arrived with her new single, “Stupid.” Preceded by “Sick Ride” and “So Funny,” “Stupid” is set to appear on her forthcoming EP My World, available on October 25, via Hopeless Records. The artist says, “‘My World’ sealed my comeback to the music industry, reassuring that here, making music, is where I belong. It’s the first music I wrote after a 2 year break. The songs are short, real, catchy, and straight to the point!” Watch more: Daisy Grenade Want To Collab With Chappell Roan, Awsten Knight,… Read more »
Knuckle Puck just announced a very exciting hometown show. On January 11, 2025, the Chicago-based pop-punkers will be playing their debut record Copacetic in full at The Salt Shed to celebrate 10 years of the LP. The band shared on Twitter/X, “This show is gonna be a little freaky for us because the room is 2x bigger than any room we’ve ever headlined in. No idea what to expect, but we wanna do it big since this album means a lot to us and we know it means a lot to all of you. Thank you :0)” And of course,… Read more »
On July 14, Pop Punk Summer Camp. had its inaugural event in Flagstaff, Arizona. Headliners included Mayday Parade and The Maine, who played their new single “Touch.” It also featured performances from The Wonder Years, The Summer Set, Real Friends, Cassadee Pope, and Daisy Grenade. Of course, with so much talent all in one place, there was bound to be a thrilling crossover that made non-attendees experience major FOMO. During their performance, Brian Logan Dales of The Summer Set invited Pope onstage to perform “Teenagers.” The track comes from their 2022 album Blossom, and was originally performed with Against The Current‘s Chrissy Costanza. Check… Read more »
