Sitting here in July, it’s important to reflect on the fact that Pride Month is now behind us, but the work that’s necessary is anything but. The reality is that Pride, AAPI Month, Black History Month, and Women’s History Month are useful in that they amplify issues for those that need them amplified. But if you’re a part of one or more of those communities, or if you’re a true ally, then every month is Pride, AAPI, Black History, and Women’s History. This writer chatted with Tegan and Sara a couple of weeks ago, and they were highlighting the importance… Read more »
A sea of fans embellished in sequins, glitter, and cowboy hats took over the streets of Seattle this past weekend for one of the most highly anticipated tours of the summer; Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Since March, the 33-year-old singer-songwriter embarked on her stadium tour, delivering an intense 3-hour experience from her extensive discography. Lumen Field shattered attendance records with over 72,000 fans per night for the two sold-out shows. Leading up to the concerts, Seattle proclaimed July 22 and 23 as “Taylor Swift Weekend,” which doesn’t come as a surprise with how much tourism the pop powerhouse brought… Read more »
The Head And The Heart have announced dates for an extensive tour of North America this fall. The tour kicks off in Salt Lake City, UT on August 4th and wraps in New Orleans, LA on November 18th. The run will see the band hitting cities likes Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Memphis, Brooklyn and more. The Head And The Heart will be joined by Father John Misty, Miya Folik, Jamie Wyatt, Amanda Shires, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and Yoke Lore for support. Today the band also released music video for their popular and beloved track, “Rivers And Roads“.… Read more »
Ohio natives, Hawthorne Heights, has returned with their heaviest song to date spanning across their 22-year history, aptly titled “The Storm.” The nearly three-minute ripper is the first preview to the band’s forthcoming, freshly announced EP, Lost Lights, via Pure Noise Records. The collection is set to drop on September 8 the day before the group’s Ohio Is For Lovers Festival performance. From the first note, “The Storm” kicks into high gear with tantalizing guitar work, hauntingly atmospheric layers across the instrumentation and vocals, and JT Woodruff’s signature blend of harmonies. The track takes on a contemplative feel, reflecting on… Read more »
The Maine have shared a cinematic new music video for their recent track, “how to exit a room” today. The Arizona five-piece is gearing up to release their self-titled, ninth studio album this summer. With several fascinating and conceptual content ideas, and the extremely clever release date of August 1st (8123), fans are eager to say the least. So far The Maine has released two singles, “how to exit a room” and “blame” from the upcoming record. They also gave us a beautiful cover of Taylor Swift‘s “Cruel Summer” last week. The video is entirely in black and white, showcasing… Read more »
Following the explosive success of her May release “omg,” pop-punk powerhouse LØLØ is back with another new scorching single, “hot girls in hell.” Across the new track and accompanying music video, LØLØ fearlessly confronts raw emotions of frustration, fury, and despair arising from a toxic relationship with a partner she loves to hate. The song kicks off with a gentle waltz of an acoustic guitar, as LØLØ‘s vocals elegantly embrace the verse, paving the way for a mesmerizing chorus accompanied by impactful percussion and roaring guitar. The music video for “hot girls in hell” showcases a masterful portrayal of revenge,… Read more »
The pop culture event of the century is here to nuke the planet pink. It’s Barbie Vs. Oppenheimer, but who comes out on top?
Last month we kicked off the official Summertime Sadness Bracket to figure out who wrote the official song of the summer! This is certainly an ongoing debate, so to do this right, we need everyone’s opinion. We need YOUR opinion. From now until Labor Day we are running a bracket where we need you to vote on your favorite song. Different songs will go head-to-head for each round. This is single elimination, so if you see a song you like, VOTE!!! The Summertime Sadness Bracket is unique because we are including songs from legendary acts like Paramore, Green Day, and Fall Out Boy,… Read more »
Fresh off the success of their 2022 full-length album, Complete Collapse, Sleeping With Sirens is back with a thrilling summer tour, joined by the talented acts Dead American and TX2 as support. The 5-show tour will kick off at …Is For Lovers Festival in Orange County, CA, on Saturday, August 26. Sleeping With Sirens will continue their tour through Labor Day weekend, concluding on September 3 in Houston, TX. Read more: Magnolia Park Announce Two EPs, Share Track With nothing,nowhere. Immediately following their short tour run, Sleeping With Sirens and Dead American will join The Used as support through the… Read more »
Iconic dark-pop star, Poppy has unveiled the details of her forthcoming album Zig today. The new album is set to release October 27th via Sumerian Records. Supporting the announcement of the new project, Poppy dropped a brand new song, “Knockoff” as well. This surrealist alt-pop track comes as the second teaser from Zig, following “Church Outfit” that dropped in April of this year. Working with her long-term collaborative partner Simon Wilcox, Poppy also partnered with producer Ali Payami to bring fans this new collection of songs. Giving fans a taste of the experience of what is to come with Zig,… Read more »
