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Celebrating Asian American or Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American or Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, and it would be terribly remiss of us to not cover that in this column.
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May is Asian American or Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, and it would be terribly remiss of us to not cover that in this column.
Once upon a time movie stars used to be exclusive to the silver screen. With the introduction of streaming, the endless plethora of options has completely changed the game.
KennyHoopla has made his triumphant return with his latest single, “YOU NEEDED A HIT//.” The track, accompanied by a captivating music video, showcases the Cleveland-born artist’s undeniable talent and distinctive sound further solidifying his position as an artist to watch. “YOU NEEDED A HIT//” stands as a formidable and introspective anthem with KennyHoopla expertly weaves together a mesmerizing tapestry of alternative rock, pop, and punk influences, showcasing his distinctive sound in all its glory. From the very first notes, the song seizes your attention with its irresistible hooks and spellbinding guitar riffs. The genius of the track lies not only… Read more »
NORMY is the side project of many notable staple musicians in the punk scene. Consisting of Eric Egan (Heart Attack Man), Steve Perrino (Walking Wounded) and George Lucarelli (Highway Sniper, You Die First), the band could be categorized as a pop punk outfit. However, not the Machine Gun Kelly, Mod Sun, Lil Lotus type. They’re more in the vein of the era of Sum 41, Rise Against, and American Hi-Fi. The band is fast, loud, and full of grit. They are known for their high-energy live shows and irreverent humor. Today NORMY announced their signing to Smart Punk Records and… Read more »
Following the release of their gripping new single, “Rescued,” which also serves as the opening track on their forthcoming 11th studio album, But Here We Are, Foo Fighters have teased another new track set to drop this week. The track’s teaser, set to drop on May 17 according to the band’s social media post, features a clip of vocalist Dave Grohl’s isolated vocals. The clip hears the iconic vocalist singing, “I woke up and walked a mile millions today/I’ve been looking up and down for you/All this time it still feels just like yesterday/That I walked a million miles with… Read more »
girlfriends, comprised of Travis Mills and Nick Gross, have just unleashed their Andrew Goldstein-produced (Machine Gun Kelly, blackbear) new EP, Over My Dead Body. The fresh collection features five electrifying tracks, including the titular lead single. With over 93+ million global streams and roughly half a million monthly listeners, the dynamic duo is back and better than ever before. The group’s unique sound, which combines infectious hooks, pulsating beats, and emotionally charged lyrics, will blow you away with a sickeningly explosive showcase. Each track takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions through the aftermath of a toxic relationship, offering up… Read more »
A lot has changed in Rachel Platten’s life since her last release in 2020. Over the last three years, the “Fight Song” singer has gone from a mother of one to a mother of two. She welcomed her first daughter Violet into the world in 2019 and her second daughter Sophie in 2021. While her life has gone up and down through happiness and struggles, Platten’s first single in three years, “Girls,” pulled from an upcoming larger collection of new music, is a reflection on female strength. “Girls” follows the same vein of empowerment that Platten has always injected into… Read more »
The wait is OVER! Hot Mulligan‘s brand new album Why Would I Watch is finally out in the world for everyone’s audible pleasures. Released via independent label Wax Bodega, their latest effort finds Hot Mulligan at their poppiest, loudest and most anthemic yet. They’ve managed to hone the different style choices from their previous releases into a perfect concoction of pop, punk, rock and emo on this album. The band have highlighted the track “No Shoes in the Coffee Shop (or Socks)” as the release day single with a lovely music video to accompany it. Check out what the group… Read more »
LØLØ has been absolutely unstoppable over the last few years. Since 2019, she has been boldly developing her sound, sharpening her style, and bringing back old-school heartbreak. Taking the troupes of classic pop-punk, forcing them through a modern mesh and coming out the other side with music that pays tribute to what has come before as well as what is still to arrive, her journey is still only just beginning. She has released three EPs since she started taking her diary entries and putting them into songs, most recently 2022’s Debbie Downer. Working with Maggie Lindemann and girlfriends, touring with… Read more »
Arrows In Action are back once again with another new single gearing up for the release of their debut album Built To Last out May 26th. “Checking In” comes as the sixth single from the album and is lyrically a new venture for the group. They sing “And I know that the phone works both ways / But maybe I’m too scared to confront how we all changed” before really pulling at the universal experience in the chorus with “Just checking in, hey, how you been? / It’s been too long, swear that I still exist / I missed your… Read more »
