Alt-rock idols The Used have launched their latest single “Numb” pulled from their tenth forthcoming full-length, Toxic Positivity, set to drop May 19 via Big Noise. Leaning into their knack for honing in on the all-too-relatable, overpowering emotions associated with mental health struggles, The Used’s brand-new track explores the sensation of feeling like a ghost in your own skin when everything around you is too much and not enough all at once. Vocalist Bert McCracken’s piercing shrieks in the track’s recurring line, “Does anybody else feel numb?” is an indication of the recognizable emotions attached to anxiety and depression, and… Read more »
Following the release of “Weightless” and “Impurities,” pulled from her forthcoming sophomore album, My Soft Machine, Arlo Parks has delivered a third preview of her full-length with the release of “Blades.” “Paul [Epworth] is just a wizard; he has this childlike spirit that I’ve always really loved and he brought that to ‘Blades,’” Parks shares. “I wanted to make something that I can dance to, finally, because I feel like my songs don’t really have that quality in general. So, I took inspiration from bands like ESG, artists like Kaytranada, and a lot of the kind of ’70s Zambian psychedelic… Read more »
The Californian indie-pop outfit, Lavalove have announced their signing to Pure Noise Records today. To celebrate the news, the group has released a brand new single “One Last Heart“. The track definitely falls into the indie-pop world, but upon first listen it oozes a surf-rock inspired ambience coated in shimmery guitar tones and glossy vocals. The band takes influence from a multitude of genres – everything from modern indie, to blues rock, to acid jazz. Lavalove was created in Los Angeles, California by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Tealarose Coy. On lead guitar, Jenny was the next member of the band,… Read more »
Last year, genre-fluid darling K.Flay sadly suffered unexpected and permanent hearing loss as the result of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) and Labyrinthitis. As the alt-pop sensation is gearing up for a substantial spring/summer tour run alongside Canadian-American alt-rock artist grandson, she has unleashed her first new track since suffering hearing loss. The new single, “Raw Raw,” is the first preview of K.Flay’s soon-to-be-announced follow-up to her 2022 album Inside Voices / Outside Voices. “Raw Raw” and its accompanying video explore the disconcerting emotions linked to K.Flay’s hearing loss and marks a fresh beginning for her. Peeling back a new… Read more »
Whether you like it or not, Machine Gun Kelly is an anomaly of the music industry, seemingly capable of anything he sets his mind to. After starting his career as a Cleveland rap sensation, the 32-year-old artist started to marry his rapper roots with pop-punk influences as evidenced by his 2019 full-length album Hotel Diablo before releasing two true-to-form pop-punk albums—2020’s Tickets To My Downfall and 2022’s mainstream sellout. Respectively, Tickets To My Downfall has been certified Platinum while mainstream sellout has been certified Gold, and both albums boast massive features including Halsey, blackbear, Bring Me The Horizon, WILLOW, and… Read more »
In true riot grrrl fashion, alt-rock newcomer LUNA AURA has unleashed her take no prisoners, two-middle-fingers-in-the-air, new single “MONEY BAG.” The rebellious anthem seeps with confidence, beautifully crafted synths, and booming percussion that is undeniably intoxicating. Cemented by her empowering lyrics and thrusting instrumentation, LUNA AURA proves that she’s taking her life into her own hands and no one can stand in her way—not even Mr. Moneybags. You can listen to “MONEY BAG” below. We caught up with LUNA AURA to discuss her new track, how she got started as a musician, and her forthcoming EP THE FICTION which is… Read more »
Toronto-based artist ThxSoMch has released a brand new single “Crumbled” today, along with the announcement of his upcoming EP Sleez, out May 19th via Elektra. Sleez will include his previously released singles “Hate.”, “Keep It Tucked”, and “Caroline”, as well as his breakout hit “SPIT IN MY FACE!”. Released in the fall of 2022, the Platinum-certified track has already amassed over 330 million streams and charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Fans can presave the new EP from ThxSoMch here. With over six million monthly listeners on Spotify, ThxSoMch has gained quite the momentum recently. His new song “Crumbled” is… Read more »
This week’s Geek Girl Riot is classified…our Rioters spill some state secrets on romance-tinged spy flicks, including Ghosted and Citadel. They also chat with with Ritu Arya and Priya Kansara about Polite Society, before catching up with Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo about Chevalier.
Indie-pop quartet The Aces has announced a massive summer/fall World Tour with support from LALA LALA. The I’ve Loved You For So Long World Tour will kick off on August 14 in Budapest, Hungary at Sziget Festival and span across more than 30 dates running through October. Read more: Palehound Announce New Album ‘Eye on The Bat’ In addition to their forthcoming tour, which will see The Aces at several festivals including Pukkelpop Festival and Frequency Festival, the band will also be releasing their third studio full-length album I’ve Loved You For So Long on June 2 via Red Bull… Read more »
Today the duke of spook, Wednesday13, has announced a fall 2023 US headline tour to celebrate 21 years of his former band, revered glam punk icons, Murderdolls. Wednesday13 and his current band – which features former Murderdolls alumni Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley – will perform a full set of Murderdolls songs, taken from the band’s celebrated 2002 debut album, Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls and their 2010 sophomore album, Women And Children Last. The former won them the Revolver Golden Gods ‘Comeback Of The Year’ Award. In the metallic glam punk outfit, 13 was the frontman and songwriter, alongside Murderdolls guitarist and his creative partner-in-crime, Joey Jordison. Read More: Spiritbox Welcome Us Into “The… Read more »
