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Japanese reggae punks SiM are gearing up for the release of their album HOOMAN AFTER ALL, due out on September 2. But first…they’ve arrived with a new single, “FREEZE ME UP.” Excitingly, it’s not just a song for the LP, it’s also the new theme song for the anime TV show BLACK TORCH. Frontman MAH says of the offering, “Manga is a universe. There are as many galaxies as there are readers. This song is my attempt to express, through sound and words, the BLACK TORCH galaxy that expanded inside my own mind. Congratulations on the anime adaptation!” Check out… Read more »
Are you the center of this emo/horror Venn diagram? Weezer recruited Curry Barker to feature as the director in their latest music video for their track “C.E.O.” Curry Barker skyrocketed to stardom this year with the release of his debut feature-length film, Obsession. Known and loved in the indie horror community for his work on Milk & Serial, The Chair, Warnings, and more, Barker reached new heights with Obsession. The flick is one of the highest-grossing original horror films of all time, currently sitting at nearly $500 million in box office sales. Everyone has been wondering what would be next… Read more »
Believe it or not…Taking Back Sunday‘s iconic record, Louder Now, is turning 20 years old. And to celebrate two decades of beloved emo tunes, the group is releasing a special anniversary edition of the LP on October 16 via Craft Recordings. The LP features fan faves such as “MakeDamnSure” and “Liar (It Takes One To Know One)” as well as two B-sides, “Brooklyn (If You See Something, Say Something” and “Sleep” on an exclusive 7″. Adam Lazzara says, “Our record Louder Now represents a huge milestone for me, and to know it has made an impact on so many other… Read more »
July is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to celebrate the dazzling, summery days of August. So, as you enjoy toasty days at the pool and take in some rays, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musicians’ birthdays. These Leo and Virgo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Against The Current‘s leader, Chrissy Costanza, to the one and only YUNGBLUD, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. John O’Callaghan — August 4 An author, a singer,… Read more »
Time to mark your calendars, 8123 family! The Maine has finally revealed all the details for their upcoming 8123 Fest 2027. And it’ll be a big one as the band is gearing up to celebrate two whole decades of music-making. Frontman John O’ Callaghan notes, “Standing at the edge of 20 years as a band and that free-fall feeling of weightlessness is beginning to well up as the roller coaster climbs. To say I’m excited would be the biggest understatement, and now we can finally answer the most-asked question of the year so far: 8123 FEST is a GO. So… Read more »
The dog days of summer are here, and these new tunes are perfectly cool. For your tropical vacations and poolside hangs, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in July. From Arankai to lolitslea and beyond, these new songs will be your favorite new listens this month. Arankai — “Meant To Live” (Switchfoot Cover) Metal artist Arankai just dropped his own cover of Switchfoot’s “Meant To Live” for Hopeless Records’ Songs That Saved My Life. The artist shared, “’Meant To Live’ was my gateway to rock music, and I’m honored that I get to… Read more »
Get ready to have a fall full of smooth indie bangers. Trio The Wldlfe have officially announced that their new album Revolver is arriving on October 2, via Riser House Records. The LP is set to feature previously-released tracks “No Sleep” and “Heart,” as well as their new offerings, “Lips” and “Parachute.” The band says, “’Lips’ is one of our favorites from this upcoming album. We wrote the chorus while we were working on the last record and tried to finish it but just couldn’t crack the code. We’re glad we revisited it this time around because we’re really happy… Read more »
The Paradox is back again for the second performance from their idobi Session. Hot off the announcement of their upcoming sophomore EP, Proceed With Caution, and a legendary Warped Tour appearance this past weekend, this session is the cherry on top of a massive week for the band. Today, The Paradox perform the lead single from the upcoming release, “Good For Me.” Last week, idobi released the first of three installments for The Paradox’s idobi Session. Check out the band’s performance of “Do Me Like That” below if you missed it. The group is set to embark on their first-ever… Read more »
