Refused continues the 25th anniversary celebration of their seminal record with The Shape Of Punk To Come Obliterated: a 12-song tribute album. After approaching 12 bands with the request to “rearrange or deconstruct” their songs, today they share the operatic 10-minute epic “Tannhäuser / Derive,” with the help of fellow Swedes, Cult Of Luna.
Perfectly timed for the release of the new Rain City Drive album Things Are Different Now, out now via Thriller Records, the Florida-based group’s vocalist Matt McAndrew stopped by the idobi Radio studios in Los Angeles to perform “Frozen (Reimagined)” live. Flying solo during his performance in the studio, the track came to life through an enchanting array of gentle acoustic guitar strums, each chord resonating with the track’s initial intimacy. McAndrew’s soulful voice soars throughout the room, filling each corner with raw emotion. With each note, McAndrew’s musical prowess shone brightly, showcasing his undeniable talent and ability to captivate a room with nothing but his guitar and… Read more »
Ahead of their Riot Fest performance this weekend, State Champs have dropped their latest offering, the anthemic “Light Blue.” The band shares in a press release, “Have you ever been transported back in time, for better or for worse, simply by the smell of something or someone? Inspired by Dan & Shay’s ‘Tequila,’ we put our energetic spin on this concept with ‘Light Blue.’ It’s a light-hearted track that reminiscences and rollercoasters between airy, bouncy guitars and pop arrangements to a full-blown fuzzed-out chorus that will have you banging your head in between memories you didn’t ask to be dug… Read more »
Life comes at you fast and music news can break even quicker. With all the announcements that happen in a single day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are hitting the road, and all the mayhem that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week we keep track of the latest in new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business, to scene staples with so much more to deliver. This week, we heard singles from a plethora… Read more »
Amber Pacific is back with their first single in more than three years, “Young And Reckless.” Additionally, the Seattle-based pop-punk quintet has officially signed with Manic Kat Records. Guitarist and vocalist Will Nutter says, “We’re beyond thrilled to finally share our first single, ‘Young and Reckless.’ This is a new chapter for AP and we feel like we’re on the edge of something incredible after spending months in Nashville with Sean Rogers and his team.” Read more: Four Year Strong Drops Stone Temple Pilots “Vasoline” Cover Of the new label, he says, “Signing with Manic Kat Records has opened up so… Read more »
Ahead of their Louder Than Life set today, September 26, Point North has dropped their latest offering, “WORLD {vs} PEACE.” “The sentiment behind ‘WORLD {vs} PEACE’ touches on the struggle or the battle that somebody—either you or someone you love—can go through while they’re trying to find their own inner peace,” the band explains in a press release. “It’s almost like a defense mechanism, it’s like you’re so used to these detrimental or traumatic scenarios where inner peace is so unfamiliar that you just naturally want to fight it off.” They continue, “It’s almost like you have this Stockholm syndrome… Read more »
Punk hip-hop artist Gvllow just released a cover of Billy Idol‘s “Eyes Without A Face” featuring special guest MOTHICA. The song will appear on the Sumerian Records’ American Psycho comic book series official soundtrack. “I recorded this song over a year ago because I simply love this song and wanted to do my own cover of it. It’s fun to do covers once in a while especially when it’s a song you really love,” Gvllow shares. “I was blessed to have my buddy Scott Holiday feature guitar on it to bring the solo and all the fun guitar effects to life on the… Read more »
Screamo legends From First To Last have returned with another new single, marking the group’s second release of 2024 after not releasing music in six years. This past Friday, September 27, the band released “REV,” a follow-up to their latest offering, “GENESIS,” released this past July. The band’s return is once again without vocalist Sonny Moore aka Skrillex, who rejoined the band for a brief stint from 2017-2019. Their current roster includes vocalist/guitarist Matt Good, guitarist/vocalist Travis Richter, and drummer Derek Bloom. This isn’t the first time Good has taken on a majority of the vocal duties—the band had the… Read more »
Minnesota based heavy hitters Soulkeeper have announced their signing to Pure Noise Records.
Ahead of the release of their anthemic new full-length album, Ghost Town Road, Smallpools stopped by the idobi Radio Studios in Los Angeles, CA, to perform their January 2024 hit release, “Night Shift.” “Sometimes we get stuck in a routine that we can’t break out of,” the group shared at the time of the track’s release. “The nightshift provides a comfortable anonymity, but we wanna find more. Will we bring to life a dream that still lingers within or remain in this loop that is the night shift.” Stripping away the shimmering guitars, pulsating percussion, vibrant synths, and infectious energy… Read more »
