As Donald Trump continues to swing back and forth on tariffs violently, consumers are growing anxious about how supply chain disruptions will impact their budget, among other things. Of course… these upticks in consumer product costs and descent into isolationist policies will deeply impact an already weary music industry. These tariffs will likely impact the price of your concert tickets, all the way to the already overpriced cocktail at the bar. Let’s break it down from instruments and tech needs to live music venue costs. (As of publication, Trump put a 90-day pause on some countries but increased tariffs on… Read more »
It seems that the artists in 5 Seconds Of Summer are officially entering their solo eras. On April 8, 5SOS bassist and vocalist Calum Hood announced that he is almost ready to share his debut solo single, “Don’t Forget You Love Me.” Both the track and its accompanying music video will be available on April 10 at 7 AM PT. You can pre-save the track here. The single cover art shared on social media shows Hood dunking his head into water. Additionally, he dropped a cryptic 12 minute video on YouTube called “DFYLM_TEST_041025” that shows an aquarium of water in… Read more »
At long last, Turnstile has revealed that their new album NEVER ENOUGH is arriving on June 6 via Roadrunner Records. After teasing the release with billboards and social media posts, the hardcore band, hailing from Baltimore, shared the title track and music video for the LP on April 8. The band-directed video features clips of rolling ocean waves before revealing lead vocalist Brendan Yates on a jet ski, bassist Franz Lyons on a city crosswalk, guitarist Pat McCrory in a lush field, drummer Daniel Fang in a desert, and guitarist Meg Mills in the snow. Sonically, the track features delicate… Read more »
5 Seconds Of Summer guitarist Michael Clifford has launched his brand new solo single, “cool.” Following the announcement of his signing to Hopeless Records last week, the Australian artist described the track as “my first song ever” in an Instagram post. Arriving today alongside a vibrant, accompanying music video, “cool” is a dialed-up pop-rock anthem that leans into his signature guitar work, magnetic charm, and effortlessly bright vocals. Despite questioning “am i cool enough?” across the chorus, the track bursts with self-assured energy, showcasing a new era of solo artistry from the 5 Seconds Of Summer guitarist. Check out the… Read more »
April is a magical month, full of both courageous Aries and creative Tauruses who have birthdays in this stretch of 30 days. TBH, there is something undeniable going on in the cosmos as some of the most prolific musicians in the alternative scene were born in April, including all three frontmen of the “emo trinity.” That’s right, Patrick Stump, Gerard Way, and Brendon Urie are all April babies. Here are 16 alternative birthdays to celebrate this April and every April. Rory Rodriguez — April 2 Dayseeker‘s Rory Rodriguez kicks off his spring with a birthday every year. We hope your… Read more »
This week I have Chris Demakes, singer and guitarist for Less Than Jake on the show! Less Than Jake are the band that holds the record for playing the most Warped Tours ever as well as being a main fixture in the punk and ska scene since 1992! A lot to talk about with Chris in this almost 2 year old very relevant interview. Tune into this one, you definitely don’t want to miss it!
YUNGBLUD, aka artist Dominic Harrison, just dropped his first new music of 2025, “Hello Heaven, Hello.” The track is accompanied by a nine-minute long music video featuring everything from nostalgia-inducing classic rock guitar solos to optimistic acoustic strums. YUNGBLUD sings, “There’s a chance I won’t see you tomorrow/So I will spend today saying hello/And all the hopes and dreams I may have borrowed/Just know, my friend, I leave them all to you.” Check out the new music video below. YUNGBLUD is gearing up for BLUDFEST Year 2. This time, the 2025 lineup is even more stacked. Taking place on June 21, 2025 at… Read more »
March isn’t just the time to wear green and celebrate St. Patty’s Day, it’s also time to truly reflect on the accomplishments of women in your life and afar via Women’s History Month. Plus, this is your reminder to continue to support women artists, small businesses, and beyond. One way to celebrate ladies this month and every month is, of course, by buying their music and attending their shows. Sure, we here in the alternative sphere love Paramore, Spiritbox, Avril Lavigne, and the like. But it’s vital to keep an eye on who is on the rise, too! These nine… Read more »
Ahead of their spring tour opening for Youth Fountain, Good Terms has unleashed a cover of Blondie’s “Call Me” as part of the Musora’s On The Spot Series. Vocalist/guitarist Brian McShea shares, “My favorite part of how this cover turned out was the process! It was so different for us; usually, songs take over a year to be completed, and we almost never arrange things all together in a room with our instruments. It was a great feeling to start with an already-written song and just work out what we thought would be fun to play (and easy enough to… Read more »
Valentine’s Day has passed, but love is still in the air with Mayday Parade‘s most recent single release, “Towards You.” Preceded by “By The Way” and “Pretty Good To Feel Something,” the song will appear on the band’s first album in a forthcoming trilogy release titled Sweet on April 18. Lead vocalist Derek Sanders shares, “‘Towards You’ is really just a simple love song. Sometimes, all you need is an acoustic guitar, some singing, and some strings to tell someone how much you love them.” Check out the beautiful love track below, which features accompaniment by a full string orchestra.… Read more »
