Thank goodness it’s Friday because that means we’re back with an all-new Fresh 5! Regardless of whether your world is feeling vibrant and full of color or if it’s starting to hit that point of the year where you want to curl up under a pile of blankets and pretend the world doesn’t exist until spring rolls around again, we’ve got the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, indie, and more to soundtrack your mood. While the album releases will inevitably slow down until the start of 2025 (how are we even talking about a new year already?!?), we’ve got… Read more »
Diva Bleach is back with their new single “I Like U” and its accompanying music video. The track is preceded by “We Don’t Talk About It,” “Hate Me,” “Torn In Two,” “Kiss Her Goodbye,” and “Out Of My Head.” All songs are set to appear on the pop-rock duo’s debut album, Can You Keep A Secret?, due out on January 17. This shimmering love track actually features a collaboration with The Maine‘s John O’Callaghan. On Instagram, the vocalist says, “Had the absolute pleasure of writing and producing this tune with [Diva Bleach], mixed by the fookin legend [Matthew Keller]. Congrats… Read more »
Today, Diva Bleach has unleashed their infectious new summer single “We Don’t Talk About It” via InVogue Records. The track arrives perfectly in line with the vibrant duo joining Sad Summer Fest tomorrow, July 20, in Chicago, IL. “This song is about going through life changes that strain relationships, and when questioned, not giving a real answer,” lead vocalist Sydney Roten shares in a press release. “Sometimes things go so wrong that it’s easier to just not talk about it.” Read more: The Linda Lindas Announce ‘No Obligation’ LP, Unveil “All In My Head” Infused with a blend of confusion,… Read more »
Diva Bleach is kicking off hot girl summer in style with the release of shimmering pop-punk single, “Hate Me” via InVogue Records. The new track follows up alt-pop bangers “Torn In Two,” “Kiss Her Goodbye” and “Out Of My Head.” “‘Hate Me’ is about being unapologetically yourself despite what anyone else might think,” lead vocalist Sydney Roten says. “Second chances thrown away/It’s not for me, why would I stay?/Forget all I’ve ever known/I kinda hope that they all hate me,” Roten sings. Check out the starry, vibrant duo in their new music video below. Diva Bleach is heading out this… Read more »
The past few months have been nothing short of a whirlwind for this Phoenix-based duo. Diva Bleach is ready to kick ass and take names as they share a new single today, “Torn In Two.” Following their recent signing to InVogue Records and the releases of “Kiss Her Goodbye” and “Out Of My Head,” vocalist/bassist Sydney Roten and guitarist Brie Ritter are offering a glamourous, yet heartbreaking track. “‘Torn in Two’ is about wanting someone you can’t have,” Roten says of the new single. We’ve all been there, too, Sydney! Here, the band shows off their pop-rock prowess, with candied… Read more »
Diva Bleach, recently hailed as one of idobi Radio’s 100 Rising Artists To Listen To In 2024, continues to dazzle with the release of their debut on InVogue Records, “Kiss Her Goodbye,” which arrived in November 2023. Effortlessly infusing their glitter-soaked alt-pop with a radiant confidence akin to The Veronicas, Diva Bleach is forging a distinctive and enthralling musical path of their own. Not only have the pair secured a spot on this year’s Sad Summer Fest alongside headliners Mayday Parade and The Maine, but the duo will also serve as the opening support act for Young Rising Sons across… Read more »
Following their remaining 2024 tour dates and an Australian run at the start of the new year, Goo Goo Dolls will hit the road across North America with support from Dashboard Confessional. “We are truly excited to bring our Summer Anthem Tour 2025 to all our friends,” John Rzeznik shares. “…Every tour we do is about making new friends and reuniting with everyone who’s been with us since day one. Thank you! In addition, we’ll be joined by Dashboard Confessional. One of the last great American rock bands. It’s gonna be a summer of loud music and good friends and… Read more »
After a nearly 10 year hiatus and reformation in 2022, Woe, Is Me has announced their signing to SBG Records. “When we made the decision to start making music again, signing to a label wasn’t exactly something we were looking to do,” the band shares. “However, signing with SBG Records feels like the perfect next step for us. They have been extremely welcoming, made us feel comfortable, and excited to be creating music again. They have an amazing team that understands our vision for this band, and we couldn’t be more excited and grateful to be working with them. This… Read more »
Following the release of summer’s dazzling AFTERTASTE LP, Hey Violet have released their last-ever single, aptly named “Bittersweet” via Hopeless Records. Plus, the group announced their final live performance at Los Angeles’ The Lodge with KANNER. You can grab tickets for the October 27 show here. The band shares, “So… this is the end. The culmination of 9 long years, all the ups and downs that we somehow managed together. ‘Bittersweet’ is an autobiography of sorts, and we thought it only made sense to leave our fans with a song that encapsulates the decade they spent with us. They continue,… 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 »
