twenty one pilots fans have a lot to digest today! Not only has The Skeleton Clique received the next chapter in the band’s illustrious storytelling with the release of their seventh album, Clancy, but the duo has also shared a new music video for EVERY song across the album. That’s FOURTEEN music videos for the 13-track release since frontman Tyler Joseph previously shared that “one has two versions.” Last night, to celebrate the release of Clancy and the music videos, Joseph and drummer Josh Dun hosted a premiere livestream via YouTube. You can check out the livestream featuring all of… Read more »
Ahead of their highly-anticipated May 24 release of their seventh album, Clancy, twenty one pilots revealed their new track and official music video for “The Craving.” The music video sees Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun in a paint studio and wood shop, respectively. The duo craft an intricate box and hand-painted bullet. In the end, they offer the bullet to two men in suits who shoot their guns with said shell and miss their shot. Some Reddit users believe these visuals are the band’s metaphor for the music industry. Though, the lyrics themselves are about Joseph’s wife, Jenna. “Say enough,… Read more »
Wake me up when… the coffee finishes brewing! Building on the foundation of their decade-old Oakland Coffee brand, Green Day has introduced their new brand, Punk Bunny Coffee. The trio—Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool—has also partnered with Keurig Dr Pepper (KDRP) to further their commitment to sustainability. “For years, our band has been immersed in making damn good organic coffees with a strong focus on sustainability,” Dirnt shares in a press release. “Now in our 10th year, we are launching our new brand, Punk Bunny Coffee, and are proud to announce that we have been working closely… Read more »
Ahead of the May 24 release of their forthcoming LP Clancy, twenty one pilots are hosting listening parties across the globe from May 18-23. More than 200 independent record stores and venues are set to play the full record a week ahead of its official release. Plus, if you do attend a party, you just might get twenty one pilots wristband and poster. Additionally, participating stores are sharing special CD pre-orders for Clancy with alternate artwork and an extended 20-page booklet. Additionally, some listening party locations will open pre-orders for Clancy vinyl featuring an exclusive LP sleeve. You can find… Read more »
LØLØ has unleashed her razor sharp new single “kill the girl,” which will appear on her forthcoming debut studio album falling for robots and wishing i was one. “I wrote ‘kill the girl’ about the girl inside of me who could just NOT get over someone, for the life of me,” LØLØ shares in a press release. “For some reason, we tend to always remember the good parts but not the millions of BAD parts. That was the case with me for a long time with a certain someone. I didn’t know why I was so hung up on them,… Read more »
Ahead of their support run alongside Dayseeker, which kicks off today in Buffalo, NY, Rain City Drive has issued a collaborative single, “Medicate Me,” with vocalist Rory Rodriguez. “‘Medicate Me’ is about chasing the high of a toxic relationship to escape boredom/complacency,” frontman Matt McAndrew shares of the new release. “Featuring Rory Rodriguez from Dayseeker, produced by Daniel Braunstein, mixed by Zakk Cervini, it was a blast to bring this song to life with such talented people.” Together, McAndrew and Rodriguez harmonize seamlessly, their vocals entangling through the vibrant instrumentation and culminating in a chorus that is both mesmerizing and… Read more »
Following the release of singles “WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS” and “WHAT THE HELL,” jxdn is back with two new tracks, “STRAY” and “SAD OCTOBER.” Plus, he shared an official video for “STRAY,” featuring an array of shadowy, neon-tinged visuals to pair with the grunge-laced instrumentals. The two new tracks are slated to appear on jxdn‘s forthcoming WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS sophomore records. The 17-song LP is set to arrive on June 28 via Travis Barker‘s DTA Records. Check out “STRAY” below and stream “SAD OCTOBER” here. WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS Tracklist: Following the release of his sophomore record on June… Read more »
twenty one pilots aren’t going to “Backslide” on their new song. The duo has released the third single from their highly anticipated album, Clancy, which drops on May 24, through Fueled By Ramen. Drummer Josh Dun directs the accompanying music video, which features an obvious call back to one of their most popular eras. A mellow beat begins with the track, contrasting frontman Tyler Joseph‘s monotone, almost harsh rapping. The video starts with a shot of a corner store, where Joseph purchases hamburger buns, before hopping on his bike and riding down changing scenes from suburban streets to darkened backgrounds.… Read more »
After teasing the cover, David Byrne has finally released his reimagination of Paramore‘s “Hard Times.” This follows the band’s take on Byrne’s classic track “Burning Down The House,” which they covered as part of the Talking Heads tribute album Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense via A24 Music. Both tracks will be out on April 20 for Record Store Day on a limited 12″ LP. “The band told me that their song ‘Hard Times’ was inspired by Talking Heads,” Byrne said in a Twitter post. “So I learned and recorded my version of their great song with a horn section.” Fascinatingly, this arrives… Read more »
Following up music video releases for “Dancer,” “Gift Horse,” and “Grace,” IDLES is back with new visuals for their TANGK track, “POP POP POP.” Shot on location in Iceland, “POP POP POP” focuses on lead vocalist Joe Talbot moving through the snow-capped mountains and lanes. In their new album era, IDLES is proving over and over again that “Love Is The Fing.” Joy really is an act of resistance. Over simple, infectious, and utterly groovy beats, Talbot sings of “freudenfruede,” which means finding joy in others’ happiness. Talbot says, “It’s a song about the beauty of having a kid and… Read more »
