Intricately woven and deeply personal, the self-titled release from Sundressed offers an intimate glimpse into the inner workings of frontman Trevor Hedges‘ creative psyche. This artistic endeavor was first set into motion back in 2012 when Hedges embarked on a musical journey under the moniker Sundressed as a means to navigate his own journey of sobriety. Yet, as the sands of time have shifted, so too has the project’s purpose, morphing into a resonant platform that seeks to address critical matters, particularly within the realm of mental health, all while fostering a profound sense of community among its listeners. The… Read more »
Leaning into his alternative roots with the help of Sophie Powers, “When Life Gives You Lemons” gives fans a taste of what to expect next from Lil Lotus.
It’s no surprise that when Three Days Grace‘s original vocalist Adam Gontier parted ways with the group in 2013, fans were arguably devastated. Now, nearly 10 years after Gontier’s abrupt departure from Three Days Grace ahead of their co-headline tour with Shinedown, he has reunited with the group to perform two iconic songs from their 2006 album One-X. Read more: poptropicalslutz! Announce “THE TRUTH IS IN THE GLITTER” Tour Last night, Gontier joined the band, who have moved on with Matt Walst on lead vocals, in Huntsville, AL for a surprise performance. Gontier jumped on stage for the band’s final… Read more »
With four previous studio albums each offering a fresh perspective of electrifying emo-pop, Kicksie has released their all-new record Slouch via Counter Intuitive Records. In an array of slow-burn ballads and unabashed honesty, Slouch reads more like Giuliana Mormile’s personal diary where they’re free to be who they want to be and articulate their most intimate moments. Opening with the kaleidoscope-esque track, “Closure” before blooming into the album’s third track “Boyfriend,” Slouch is an amalgamation of highs and lows that represent Mormile’s intimate journey as an artist. We had the chance to speak with Mormile, the mastermind behind Kicksie ahead… Read more »
Today Flycatcher are breathing a new life into the New Jersey indie scene with the release of their brand new EP Stunt. The collection of songs is produced by the Grammy-nominated, Will Yip. Yip deemed the project so memorable he practically signed the band to his label, Memory Music, on first listen. The quartet is made up of Greg Pease(vocals), Justin VanNiekerk(guitar), Jack Delle Cava(bass) and Connor Carmelengo(drums). They are all about finding and channeling the most authentic version of yourself and all of the vulnerability that comes with that kind of journey. Check out the tracklist and album art… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the importance of voting in the midterms.
Today we’re talking about the Back to the Future reunion, the approval of the first COVID-19 vaccine, the Lil Nas X collab we didn’t know we needed, new The Summer Set music, and a Cowboy Bebop announcement.
Today we’ve got a new live-action Pokémon series in the works, Cooking With Paris coming to Netflix, and Simone Biles withdrawing from the team final at the Tokyo Olympics.
When you think of Emo history, you might think it only goes as far back as The Cure or another formerly “Charming Man.” But Emo has deep historical roots.* You can see it in the prose, clothes, and the stances of many historical figures. Now you be the judge: Were they Emo or just over it? Edgar Allan Poe Poe might get claimed by the goths but with quotes like “We loved with a love that was more than love” we think he might belong with us BUT he was pretty broke and critically underrated in his lifetime so maybe… Read more »
