After supporting Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello at his Electric Ballroom London show, ALT BLK ERA is rocking out with their new single, “My Drummer’s Girlfriend.” Sisters and bandmates Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam are about to take over the scene with their grunge-laced guitar riffs, high-energy vocals, and infectious sonics. Plus, the band’s 10-track debut album, Rave Immortal, will arrive on January 10, 2025, via Earache Records. Secure your pre-orders here. Rave Immortal is exceptionally personal for Nyrobi who details “my hidden disability that is a result of chronic illness that took hold during my teens and left me… Read more »
Offering fans their first taste of new music and marking a new chapter in her life, Anna Shoemaker has released her gleaming single “Close To The Sun.” “This is an ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ song,” Shoemaker shares of the track. “I was really having a hard time balancing everything in my life, one might say I was girl-bossing a little bit too close to the sun! Ultimately, everything sort of imploded, I have a lot more songs coming, but I wanted to begin with the catalyst. When I wrote this, I realized I needed to make a massive change.”… Read more »
Sherin, Philip, and Alice Meichi Li are back and circling the Tardis in a riveting Doctor Who episode aptly titled, “Baby, What’s Wrong with the Universe?” They embark on an exhaustive journey through each episode of the exhilarating 14th season, with a particular spotlight on the fifth episode, “Dot and Bubble.” This episode, more than any other, sparked a flurry of animated discussions and debates about the underlying themes and the complex characters that the series introduces. In the course of their discourse, they arrive at the epiphany that the 14th season is essentially is diagnosing the societal ills of… Read more »
Today, Alexisonfire announced a new live album, LIVE Born & Raised 2022, St Catherines ON, which is scheduled to debut later this month on June 27. Ahead of the LP, they’ve shared the single, “Little Girls Pointing And Laughing,” a live version of the first song they wrote as a band over 20 years ago. The album will feature 17 tracks, recorded live in the band’s hometown of St. Catherines during their inaugural Born & Raised Festival. The LIVE Born & Raised 2022, St.Catherines ON LP is Alexisonfire’s way to pay homage to the community they practically owe their careers… Read more »
In April 2024, Lana Del Rey boldly claimed that she invented bows. She commented on a fan post on Instagram with the remark, and fans went wild over it. This begs the question: did she actually invent them as a fashion staple in today’s scene? Before we dive in and discuss this, let’s clarify a few things. I am a Lana Del Rey fan and am not downplaying her legendary influence in fashion and trend-setting. This woman brought flower crowns, Waffle House, flowing dresses, Coca-Cola, and vintage Americana fashion to the forefront. She led Tumblr culture in the 2010s and… Read more »
Following the announcement of their forthcoming fall tour with Loveless and Julia Wolf, Beauty School Dropout and idobi Radio have announced the debut season of the band’s new podcast, Out Of Pocket. The three-piece will kick off their show this coming Tuesday, June 11, at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT. Each week, the new episode will be followed up with a full accompanying video of the episode at 9 PM ET/5 PM PT on the idobi Radio YouTube channel here. Each week, Beauty School Dropout will have open and honest conversations among themselves, featuring a variety of musical guests and… Read more »
Cassadee Pope is giving us another glimpse into what to expect on her forthcoming record Hereditary, which arrives on July 12. Today, the “Three Of Us” singer shared a dazzling collab with “The Rap Girl” Daisha McBride, “I Died.” In fact, the unique genre collab came from Pope shooting her shot on social media. “I remember DMing Daisha on a whim last year, letting her know I was a fan and would love to write sometime,” she says on Instagram. “Not only did we get a great song together but we both got a new friend in the end.” Read… Read more »
Avril Lavigne is currently on her Greatest Hits tour run with Simple Plan, Royal & The Serpent, and more special guests. Though, on June 1, the “Complicated” singer surprised Las Vegas attendees at the MGM Grand Garden Arena with none other than Sum 41 vocalist Deryck Whibley. The two ex-spouses and fellow pop-punk legends went on to perform “In Too Deep” together. Lavigne introduced the performance saying, “Tonight, we have a special guest and he plays guitar in one of my favorite bands and your favorite bands.” Check out the full video below captured by YouTube user Patrick Hogan. Avril… Read more »
Get excited—Culture Wars has released their new single, “Heaven!” The Texas-based alt-rock group has kept us at the edge of our seats since their 2021 EP teche captured our hearts and ears with a catchy, energetic blend of synths and sweet vocals. Produced by the band’s own Caleb Contreras, the track features the signature mash-up of R&B and pop styles that allow diverse audiences to connect with Culture Wars‘ music. “It became a daily ritual. I would wake up, walk the long way down Bondi Beach to get coffee and breakfast. Come back to my rental unit, and log onto… Read more »
Zoe Ko is back with a sexy and thrilling new single, “Touch Therapy,” via Big Loud Rock. Preceded by “EAT” and “DIRT,” this new song boasts booming basslines, glam-rock sonics, and energizing pop beats perfect for your “hot girl summer” playlists. The New York City-born artist shares, “This song was born out of the most teenage dream night you could imagine. I was seeing a boy in L.A. and one day he drove me around to different outlook points and we eventually ended up at a drive-in movie. Needless to say, I barely remember that movie because I couldn’t see… Read more »
