The Riot grrrl movement began in the early 1990’s at the forefront of feminism, punk music, and political commentary. It was a genre built out of anger, frustration, and rage entirely crafted by badass women. These women aimed to express emotions considered acceptable for male songwriters at the time, but far less common for women. Growing out of the Pacific Northwest but quickly spreading across the country, acts like Bikini Kill and Sleater-Kinney paved the way for many bands to come in the future. Speaking on topics like sexual assault, domestic abuse, anarchism, and female empowerment, the movement was much… Read more »
KNIFE BRIDE poke fun at the male gaze via the means of death and decay with their latest nightmarish song “smother (make me suffer)”.
MARIS has shared her debut EP, the glittery, shimmering ‘Gravity’ alongside a fantastical mini-movie to accompany it.
Over the past three decades, blink-182 has carved an everlasting niche in the hearts of their fans through their extensive discography, electrifying live performances, and their unapologetic live-while-you’re-young attitude. As an inseparable part of the pop-punk/punk-rock community, the trio has left an indelible mark through their music and antics. While the unmistakable sound of blink-182 is deeply ingrained in our collective consciousness, numerous artists and bands have dared to take on the challenge of covering their iconic tracks. With each cover, they breathe new life into the songs, traversing genres and showcasing their own creative flair. From the punk princess… Read more »
From her early days as the frontwoman of pop-rock act Hey Monday to winning ‘The Voice’ and exploring the country music scene, Cassadee Pope has propelled her career forward through versatility, resilience, and her personal artistic growth. Earlier this year, the acclaimed artist released her latest pop-punk anthem, “People That I Love Leave,” which showcases her return to her roots as well as her mature understanding of how she approaches relationships. Our very own Nick Major had the opportunity to delve into the inspiration behind the song and Pope’s illustrious evolution as an artist. Join us as we uncover the… Read more »
Charming Liars have delved into the darker side of their musical tastes with their broodingly beautiful new track “Black Cage”.
Emo kings, Taking Back Sunday have returned today to give us a brand new single, “The One”. We are thrilled, obviously. The devastating and emotional track shows the band tugging at our heartstring, as well as their own. This new song comes after a batch of newer tracks included on their 20th anniversary reissue of Tell All Your Friends, titled Twenty. Before that, the band hasn’t released new music since their 2016 album, Tidal Wave. Does this mean we will be getting a new full-length soon? We sure as hell hope so. Speaking on the new song, the band shared:… Read more »
Tyson Ritter continues to be one of the scene’s busiest people with the release of a solo track and a track with his project Sharpton Mann.
Outbreak Fest returned to Manchester this past weekend for three days of pure unfiltered hardcore fury. Here are the ten songs that defined it.
Jeff Rosenstock has returned with the announcement of his ninth studio album, Hellmode. The new record is set to drop September 1st via Polyvinyl. Today, Rosenstock shared a brand new single “Doubt” along with an accompanying anime-style music video. Earlier this year, Rosenstock released another single off of the upcoming album, “Liked U Better“, making “Doubt” our second taste. The animated video was created by members of the team behind Craig of the Creek, a show that Rosenstock soundtracks. Pretty cool! Speaking on the music video for “Doubt”, Jeff Rosenstock shared: “I wanted to make an anime-inspired video that captures… Read more »
