Following the release of their 2023 single, “Hopeless,” a tribute to the band’s late vocalist, Keaton Pierce, Too Close To Touch has announced their final album, For Keeps, which is scheduled to arrive on March 8 via Epitaph Records. The album announcement, its title acting as a play on one of Keaton’s nicknames, “Keeps,” coincides with the release of the group’s latest single, “Control,” featuring the vocalist. The band—Keaton Pierce, guitarist Mason Marble, drummer Kenneth Downey—wrote and performed the track, with Erik Ron contributing on bass. “Control” captures Keaton’s signature piercing vocal prowess layered against a backdrop of heavy-hitting instrumentation… Read more »
Longtime bassist Piggy D. announced that he’s officially parted ways with Rob Zombie and co. In the wake of his absence, the original member of the lineup, Rob “Blasko” Nicholson, rejoins the outfit. Blasko left in 2006, with Piggy D. replacing him, when he linked up with Ozzy Osbourne’s ensemble. Nicholson will continue with Osbourne and Zombie. “After 18 years, I am thrilled to announce that Blasko has returned,” Zombie wrote on his Instagram. “The four-string Zombie monster is back. Get ready for a crazy summer of mayhem.” The recent departure of Piggy D. came as a surprise to fans.… Read more »
The nerds are back and TW: This episode is all about Florida cannabis! Spoiler alert, it involves corruption, scandal and Ron DeSantis is at the head of it all. We dissect CNN’s article on how big cannabis company Trulieve was involved in DeSantis’s political career and how it means the upcoming Florida legal market is in a world of trouble. And finally, we Huff and Puff on the absolutely ludicrous THC caps that the Florida lawmakers are already attempting to put on legal weed–we can’t believe what we are reading! But always remember, the nerds have your back, so don’t panic! It’s organic!
DISCLAIMER! The Nerds love the Floridians and the state of Florida. We just have strong opinions on who’s running the place and what they are doing to our beloved cannabis reform.
John O’Callaghan, the wordsmith and lead vocalist behind The Maine and John The Ghost just announced a forthcoming new book, The Highly Unqualified Hand-Guide To Keeping Plants Alive. “I started compiling all of these ideas, poems, and half-bad bits of advice after my daughter was born. Little reminders to her that I am just as confused as she’ll ever be,” O’Callaghan shares in an Instagram Reel. “The text kept evolving but the sentiment remained, and now that my son is here, I felt compelled to share it with y’all so it can exist in the ether for them and for… Read more »
Seb is on tour with Simple Plan in Europe, Patrick wins the targeted ads.
Following the release of their latest full-length album, Losing What We Love, in October, Knuckle Puck has announced a string of tour dates in the UK alongside Shoreline. The Chicago natives will head overseas for four tour dates ahead of supporting Neck Deep in London, UK, at Alexandra Palace. The band was also announced today for a performance at So What?! Fest in Fort Worth, TX, on June 1. Below, you can check out their announced touring schedule for 2024 thus far and get tickets to see Knuckle Puck perform here. Tour Dates: More on Knuckle Puck: Ahead of their… Read more »
Northlane is back with their single “Miasma,” featuring Parkway Drive’s Winston McCall. The act also announced their upcoming EP, Mirror’s Edge, due on April 12. Across the track, they stick to their metal origins even with a new era ushering in. This new release includes their devious angelic melodies slipped between McCall’s fierce screams to create a curious anomaly. Much darker sonically compared to “Dante,” the first taste fans got from the forthcoming release, it’s a testament to the inspiration they have for certain performers in the scene, “Parkway Drive were always our number one inspiration as a band,” guitarist… Read more »
Jess Bowen gives the very first IN DEPTH interview with our own Bowie Jane (3rd place Big Brother 25) where she chats about her experience in the Big Brother house! You don’t wanna miss this one!
Today is a grand day for alternative album drops, and that includes the self-titled Neck Deep album, their fifth studio record. Their unapologetic, raw pop-punk skills on the record were teased with singles “It Won’t Be Like This Forever,” “We Need More Bricks,” “Take Me With You,” and “Heartbreak Of The Century.” Additionally, the band premiered their music video for “Dumstruck Dumbf**k” one day ahead of Neck Deep‘s release. The new cafe-themed music video sees the UK-based quintet highlight long-term love over uncertain lyrics. “Do you like who you are?/I really like who you are/I’m alright if you are/I think… Read more »
After a string of releases, including the November arrival of the soul-stirring “Dume,” Indio Downey has officially issued his debut solo EP, Cigarettes In Bed. Across the captivating 6-track opus, Downey fearlessly delves into the recesses of his being, laying bare his deepest vulnerabilities and past struggles. While the release unflinchingly confronts darkness, he masterfully infuses the EP with threads of hope and self-discovery. Amidst the intricate narrative that weaves together themes of struggle, addiction, anger, and frustration, Downey skillfully navigates his emotions. Of the new release, Downey shares, “My debut EP is the product of collaboration. Being in the… Read more »
