Episode 3 ft. Nick Wold
On the third episode of XXWHY I sit down with Nick Wold from DREAMERS to talk politics, having no plan B, evolving your sound as an artist, and going out into the water where your toes barely touch the ground.
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On the third episode of XXWHY I sit down with Nick Wold from DREAMERS to talk politics, having no plan B, evolving your sound as an artist, and going out into the water where your toes barely touch the ground.
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All Time Low“Melancholy Kaleidoscope” Arguably one of the most difficult songs to spell in All Time Low’s discography, “Melancholy Kaleidoscope” is also the one that’s most likely to get you to mosh around your living room. This latest gem from the band’s forthcoming Wake Up, Sunshine album—displaying a shift from the experimental qualities of Last Young Renegade to a refined refresh of their pop-rock prowess. Nine Inch Nails Ghosts V-VI Whether you’re quarantined or getting a breath of fresh air, Nine Inch Nails mastermind Trent Reznor wants to give you the soundtrack for it all. Released for free on his… Read more »
I think it’s safe to say, “Holy shit!” In the two weeks since the last of these columns, our lives have changed beyond recognition, perhaps for the foreseeable future. Things that we took for granted, like going to the store, now take careful planning. Going to a concert, bar, or club is cancelled, for very real reasons. People are getting sick, people are dying. For Christ’s sake, stay in your homes. Wash your hands. Clean everything. Stay away from other people. Let’s try to make this thing go away as quickly as possible. Don’t be one of those idiots on… Read more »
Turn off the alarm and turn up the music, it’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine…
…This is the Inbox Jukebox: The Wrecks – “Out of Style” The Wrecks are about to get you into trouble. “Out of Style” is a bubbling bouncy belligerent middle-finger type of bop (and your hands are about to go up in the air). So much ‘mosh’ in the lyrics, so much boom in that bassline, so much buzz in the sonics—handclaps are inevitable. Your neighbors will be pounding on your door, but you’ll be yelling “bring that beat back” while they fume. This is alt-rock on fire. Burn, babies, burn. — Hunter & The Bear – “Digital Light” Get ready for… Read more »
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from New Found Glory, All Time Low, Hayley Williams, and more.
Working from home? Keep the motivation going with new music. It’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine…
There’s something inherently off-putting about clowns—the creepy over-exaggerated smiles, the unnatural make-up—but they’re generally supposed to be a sign of fun and happiness. Which is why indie band Circa Waves decided clowns would be the perfect symbol for their upcoming release Sad Happy. “A clown was always an image we thought represented [the album] quite well,” says vocalist/guitarist Kieran Shudall. “Sad Happy is two stark emotions stuck together—I find clowns ultimately terrify people or make them really happy.” When I catch up with Shudall he’s sitting in his Liverpool home with a fresh cup of tea. “It’s very British of… Read more »
The Inbox Jukebox brings you fresh new tunes and bands. This week features Arrested Youth, Elina, and ALMA.
