Hello everyone, welcome to Season 2! We’re starting this season by exploring relationships on the road. Our special guests are country star and actor JT Hodges, his wife and entrepreneur Kasey Hodges, our friends of over 20 years. Together for two decades, the Hodges have captivated global audiences and built a life filled with love and partnership. Join us as we uncover the secrets to their successful relationship and how they navigate life’s challenges together.
Richmond, Virginia-based grunge, pop-punk ensemble Telltale revealed a new track from their forthcoming debut self-titled LP, “MONSTER.” The album, which arrives out everywhere on May 17 via Rude Records. Previously released record tracks include the spooky Edgar Allan Poe-inspired “EDDY,” “kissinginacarcrash,” preceded by “Otherside,” “Cardinals,” The band tells Rock Sound, “‘MONSTER’ is a track that we couldn’t be more clear about, it’s pure dad rock. Our dads all raised us on various rock and metal artists and we all carry a love for some of their favorite bands with us in the music we create.” They continue, “This song is for… Read more »
It’s no secret that Taylor Swift has always had an affinity for the scene. This has been evident through her captivating performance over a decade ago of “That’s What You Get” alongside Paramore, her collaboration “Two Is Better Than One” with Boys Like Girls, and her confession that Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz is one of her favorite lyricists. Taylor may be for the girly pops, but she’s never shied away from winking at elder emos. Read more: 9 Best Taylor Swift Covers From Alternative Stars Now, as Swifties worldwide are, no pun intended, swiftly dissecting every line of her… Read more »
Say Anything is a band that you can’t appropriately compare to any other band. Perhaps you could attempt to use metrics like ticket sales or song charting, but certainly not in any tangible sense of emotion, delivery, or downright weirdness. Say Anything kicked the doors down when they entered the scene with a huge “Fuck You” to any preconceived notion of what a “punk” or “emo” band should be. They didn’t give a shit about being a cog in the music industry machine—in fact, they were pretty loud about their despise for it. They wanted to share their passion for… Read more »
MOTHICA has shared a new track from her forthcoming record Kissing Death, “Curiosity Killed The Moth.” The heartbreaking song is preceded by her March release, “Doomed,” which discusses the artist’s life and struggles in 2009. Speaking about her new track, MOTHICA shares, “I thought of the phrase ‘curiosity killed the cat’ on the way to a session with David Burris and Alexandra Veltri, and we twisted it to be about a moth. Like a moth to a flame. Icarus flying too close to the sun.” She continues, “I’ve always wanted to write a song about moths, but of course, it… Read more »
Your favorite massive DIY music celebration, THE FEST, is returning for FEST 22. The festival just announced its thrilling lineup for the event taking place on October 25-27 in Gainesville, FL. Headliners include Hot Water Music and The Bouncing Souls, as well as performances from Matt And Kim, Joyce Manor, Streetlight Manifesto, and more. Hot Water Music fans must get down to Florida to celebrate 30 years of the band. Plus, admirers of The Bouncing Souls will be able to see the band play through Hopeless Romantic, The Gold Record, How I Spent My Summer Vacation, and Anchors Aweigh in… Read more »
For music fans located in the UK and Europe, it’s been an exciting day filled with tour announcements. Dayseeker, Boston Manor, and Yellowcard have all announced separate tour dates throughout the region. Yellowcard shared that they are celebrating two decades of Ocean Avenue with fans based in the UK and EU beginning in November. Plus, they will have support from Story Of The Year and This Wild Life. The tour kicks off on November 12 in Glasgow and concludes in Cologne on November 24. Check out the full tour below. In a social media post on Twitter/X, Story Of The… Read more »
If you grew up in the ’90s, you may remember the Orange County pop-punk quartet Home Grown. Even though they haven’t played in almost two decades, the band is reuniting to play a show right in their home state. In a recent announcement, Home Grown shared that they will be joining The Starting Line for a show in the summer. Their Instagram post captions reads: “WE’RE BACK! after 19 years of not playing, we have finally decided to reunite and regain the throne as the Kings of Pop. our first show will be with @thestartinglinerock at the Novo Theater on… Read more »
The most bittersweet day has finally arrived. Sum 41 officially dropped their final record, the double album entitled Heaven :x: Hell. Of course, the supercharged quintet has another music video, as well, for the track “Dopamine.” Lead vocalist and upcoming author Deryck Whibley shares, “I can’t believe after all this time, our new and FINAL album is ready to be heard. I really hope you enjoy it and I can’t wait to see you out on the road celebrate the final shows with us.” Out now via Rise Records, Sum 41‘s Heaven :x: Hell is the perfect bookend to a… Read more »
After announcing her new visual album Kissing Death earlier this week, MOTHICA has unleashed the first video of her new era, “Doomed.” Kissing Death arrives on August 23 via Heavy Heart Records. You can pre-order the the LP here. “This is a twisted, surreal version of my origin story,” MOTHICA shared of her upcoming record. “This is for the younger version of me who romanticized death for a decade, and the lasting impact it had on me as I searched for an easier, softer way to exist.” In fact, the artist promises a new song and video will arrive every… Read more »
