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idobi photographer Audrey Lew covered the So What?! Festival at Deep Ellum in Dallas, TX.
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idobi photographer Audrey Lew covered the So What?! Festival at Deep Ellum in Dallas, TX.
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Gritty. Unbridled. Raw. These are just a few words of many you can use to describe sister duo Girl Tones on the release day of their debut album Precious. Hailing from Bowling Green, KY, Kenzie Shultz and Laila Crow weren’t always seeking out the rockstar life. In fact, they cut their teeth as classical musicians, studying cello and piano. Luckily, transitioning into electric guitar, drums, and gritty riot grrrl-esque vocals was seamless. The duo effortlessly balances delicate indie melodies with fierce, grunge-laced sonics across all ten of their tracks. It’s nothing short of a dazzling and perfect debut project. And… Read more »
The Halloween switch is officially turned ON! As you fill up your candy bowl with Snickers and Hershey bars for trick or treaters…or yourself…you can get into the holiday mood by spinning these tracks in between your scary movie marathons. From bodyimage and Love Ghost (perfect seasonal band name) to Common People and more, these new alternative, rock, indie, and metal songs are perfect for your October playlist. bodyimage — “Leeches” bodyimage is turning up the heat on alternative-electronic music with the arrival of “Leeches.” Bewitching and deliciously dark, this song serves up a big plate of existentialism as it… Read more »
Four Year Strong is celebrating some massive milestones. The iconic rockers are celebrating 25 years of making music together as well as 20 years of their sophomore album Rise Or Die Trying. The band says, “2027 is a big year for us. Not only have we had 25 years as a band, playing incredible shows and tours, doing things we never dreamed we would do, but also 20 years ago we released Rise or Die Trying, the record that started everything for us. It gave us the foundation for everything that came after.” They continue, “So, in celebration of two… Read more »
The Hails are tackling a major issue on their new track “Ducks On The Pond.” That issue? Online gambling. From mobile sports betting apps to prediction markets, people are getting dopamine hits from playing on their phones and avoiding the casino entirely…sigh. Lead singer Robbie Kingsely shares of the song and its lyrics: “‘All my people want submission, come on people be submissive’ is a sarcastic attack on the modern psyche of people, particularly young men, who willingly dive into the pitfalls of online gambling. As we observe our generation and the ones coming up, it’s glaringly obvious that no… Read more »
Pop-Punk’s new favorite foursome, The Paradox, return today with the release of their sophomore EP, Proceed With Caution. The six song effort packs a punch and is everything you’d want from The Paradox. Proceed With Caution finds the band at their peak so far with catchy songwriting and charisma. No one can say this band is a fluke; they continue to rise in popularity and prove over and over again they have the talent and attitude to deserve it. It is understandable in the climate of virality and short attention spans that The Paradox have chosen to release two EPs… Read more »
It’s officially spooky season, baby! As you hang your Halloween decor and thrift for new seasonal finds, you can make your playlists perfect with these alternative October albums. From Green Day‘s iconic Nimrod and Bring Me The Horizon‘s debut LP Count Your Blessings to Twenty One Pilots‘ Trench and My Chemical Romance‘s beloved The Black Parade, these 40 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. We the Kings — We The Kings Released on: October 2, 2007, via S-Curve.Standout Tracks: “Check Yes Juliet” & “Skyway Avenue” Green Day — Warning Released on: October 3, 2000, via Reprise Records.Standout Tracks: “Warning” & “Minority” AFI — Silver Bleeds… Read more »
