If you’re not scream-singing all of the lyrics to The Veronicas’ new single “Perfect” this weekend at When We Were Young Fest, then you clearly missed the memo. Marking their first new music as a duo since 2021’s double-album release, “Perfect” emerges as a quintessential alt-pop/emo anthem that instantly reminds you of why you fell in love with the Aussie twins when they released their 2017 hit single, “Untouched.” With John Feldmann from Big Noise at the helm and fueled by the explosive drumming prowess of blink-182’s Travis Barker, “Perfect” lives up to its name in every sense of the… Read more »
Everyone has that one song they hope to hear from their favorite band at a live show. Sometimes we get lucky and our favorite track is one of their hits, other times our favorite track isn’t as popular. Perhaps a b-side that rarely gets any love on the stage or a tune from an older album that hasn’t seen a spot in the setlist in years. A festival with a line-up as stacked as When We Were Young, there is potential for a load of surprises. Bands and artists tend to get a little weird as festivals. We crafted a… Read more »
The chemistry between YUNGBLUD, the mastermind that is Dom Harrison, and Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes is undeniable. Marking their second collaboration together following 2020’s “Obey,” the two enigmatic vocalists have teamed up once again for “HAPPIER.” Last week, YUNGBLUD began teasing the collaborative track with a sped-up soundbite of the chorus featuring the lyrics, “If I could tell you how I feel/I know that you’re still hurting too/No I’m not broken/I’m just scared to belong here, scared to be happier,” with the first half of the chorus courtesy of Sykes. While BLUD didn’t reveal Sykes’ involvement at the… Read more »
When We Were Young Fest is the place to be to revive your inner emo kid with nostalgic pop-punk and alternative hits, all while hearing new tracks from your favorite artists and meeting fellow Warped Tour lovers. This year’s lineup boasts an array of rock ‘n’ roll legends, including headliners Green Day and blink-182. Plus, attendees will have the chance to see the likes of 5 Seconds Of Summer, Motion City Soundtrack, Turnover, Gym Class Heroes, The Veronicas, and many more iconic acts. Lucky ticket holders also get to see reunions from bands returning from hiatus or artists who only… Read more »
Earlier this year we were blessed with the reunion of Say Anything after a four year hiatus. After gifting us with two new singles, “Psyche!” and “Are You (In) There?” over the summer, we just keep getting good news. Today, the band has released another new song, “Carrie & Lowell & Cody (Pendent)” and shared the news of their eighth studio album …Is Committed. Although we don’t have an official release date yet, we have a lot of great information regarding the new record! They have reunited with producer, Brad Wood, who worked with the band on their sophomore album… Read more »
Maggie Lindemann called, she’s taking back spooky season. Marking her first new release of the year and her first new music since her debut album SUCKERPUNCH dropped last fall, Lindemann has tapped her long-time friend and frequent collaborator, Siiickbrain, for an enthralling new team-up on “deprecating.” Additionally, “deprecating” stands as Lindemann and Siiickbrain’s fourth collaboration following the release of 2021’s “Dopamine” and “GASLIGHT!” and 2022’s “break me!” This hauntingly evocative track delves deep into a maelstrom of emotions, deftly encapsulating the themes of manipulation, deceit, and the tumultuous aftermath of a toxic relationship. Within the harmonious cadence of “deprecating,” the… Read more »
Get your headphones ready, Paramore fans! Our favorite trio is back with their remix album, Re: This Is Why. Putting a fresh spin on each song from their latest studio record, This Is Why, the world-dominating band invited some of their favorite artists and collaborators to participate in the release. From the opening acts of their headlining tour (The Linda Lindas, Foals, and Remi Wolf) to long-term friends in the industry (Zane Lowe, Panda Bear, Romy), each remix shows a different side of Paramore and their musical versatility. Powerhouse frontwoman Hayley Williams shares the inspiration behind the reimagined record. “We’ve… Read more »
Artists in today’s industry have the opportunity to reinvent themselves in an instant. Whether it is due to a genre switch or a change in aesthetic, the ability to shapeshift can feel liberating. Today, singer-songwriter Jaden Hossler is removing the varnish of his alias, jxdn, and releasing “Chrome Hearted” under his real name. Dropping via DTA Records, the track shows a new side of Hossler following his journey to sobriety. This deeply-personal topic is one he is proud to continue exploring in this new era. Combining trap beats with a smooth, pop-infused vocal delivery, Jaden Hossler taps into a sound… Read more »
blink-182 is back at it again! The world-dominating pop-punk trio has just released their bouncy new track “Dance With Me,” marking the third single off of their upcoming album, ONE MORE TIME…. Combining their quintessential blend of loud guitars, non-stop drum fills, and rebellious vocals, the song brings blink-182 back to its roots through a feel-good and danceable arrangement. The music video for “Dance With Me” is a love letter to the iconic American punk rock band, The Ramones. Dressed in their finest leather jackets and black wigs à la Ramones leader Joey Ramone, blink-182 parodies the band’s iconic 1981… Read more »
At first glance, the thought of setting emo bangers to orchestral strings doesn’t sound real. How could the soothing nature of classical music ever match up to the angst and grit of the Warped Tour scene? However, this juxtaposition creates the most magical blend of emotionally charged lyrics and dynamic instrumentation. Hawthorne Heights experiments with this theatrical sound on an orchestral rendition of their latest single, “The Storm,” pulled from their freshly released EP, Lost Light, which dropped last month. Celebrating their current tour with Emo Orchestra, the new version paints Hawthorne Heights’ authentically emo-punk sound in a new and… Read more »
