Hailing from Rio Grande Valley, TX, the emerging three-piece Riley!, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Ryan Bluhmm, bassist Kris Gallardo, and drummer Cesar “Izzy” Izaguirre, has issued their latest offering, “Keep Your Cool, Man.” The song acts as the lead single pulled from their forthcoming 10-track album, Keep Your Cool, which is scheduled to arrive courtesy of Counter Intuitive Records next month on April 19. “Keep Your Cool, Man” emerges through a cacophony of masterfully dreamy instrumentation, heart-on-your-sleeve lyricism, and commanding vocal runs interwoven with distressed screams. Spanning three minutes, the track encapsulates layers of emotions and experiences with remarkable depth and… Read more »
The past few months have been nothing short of a whirlwind for this Phoenix-based duo. Diva Bleach is ready to kick ass and take names as they share a new single today, “Torn In Two.” Following their recent signing to InVogue Records and the releases of “Kiss Her Goodbye” and “Out Of My Head,” vocalist/bassist Sydney Roten and guitarist Brie Ritter are offering a glamourous, yet heartbreaking track. “‘Torn in Two’ is about wanting someone you can’t have,” Roten says of the new single. We’ve all been there, too, Sydney! Here, the band shows off their pop-rock prowess, with candied… Read more »
After shining the spotlight on her vibrant other-half, Donny Lloyd, the guitar-slinging master of Honey Revenge, while celebrating Black History Month, Devin Papadol, the hot-pink-headed pop-punk songstress and mic commander of the group, steps into the limelight. As we honor International Women’s Day today, amidst celebrating International Women’s Month, Papadol pauses her blossoming career to reflect on the remarkable women she’s encountered in the music industry. From the undeniable influence of the All We Know Is Falling frontwoman Hayley Williams to chance encounters with industry trailblazers while in line for a concert as a teen, Papadol shares the profound impact… Read more »
Like Moths To Flames has announced their new album, THE CYCLES OF TRYING TO COPE, via UNFD. It comes out on May 10, and the third single from the upcoming LP, “Kintsugi,” released today, taps into a melodic metalcore vibe paired with a black-and-white music video. They’ve previously released two other tracks, and the band says each song relates to a coping “cycle.” The intro starts heavy with guitars and goes into clean vocals from frontman Chris Roetter. He belts screams while building up into the verse. The lyrics, “When it breaks/What piece am I left with?” break down the… Read more »
Scottish punks Cold Years challenge authority in their new song, “CHOKE.” The track is off of their upcoming album, A Different Life, which drops on April 26. The single is melodically driven with essences mixed in that capture anyone who’s a fan of the alt-rock scene. Even on a different continent, Cold Years writes engaging lyrics that transcend those boundaries while being introspective in challenging the status quo. Not only does frontman Ross Gordon’s vocals resonate in line with Green Day’s lead, Billie Joe Armstrong, but he uniquely stands within his own sonic realm. Similarly, the variety of elements of… Read more »
Dayseeker releases their haunting cover of Evanescence’s song, “My Immortal.” The track will be on their upcoming acoustic album, Replica, which drops on April 19 via Spinefarm. The music video for the rendition is a homage to how stripped down from their original post-hardcore sound they’re looking to showcase to fans. Standing in a studio with vocalist Rory Rodriguez and guitarist Gino Sgambelluri, they paint a sad picture emphasizing the theme of isolated grief. When the chorus builds up, the emotional tangent Rodriguez rips into is simplistically gripping. It is a rare feat when it comes to reimagining classic works… Read more »
Aussie superstar Luke Hemmings, the enigmatic lead vocalist of 5 Seconds Of Summer, has issued the lead debut single, “Shakes,” from his forthcoming solo EP, boy. Hemmings’ second full collection, following 2021’s When Facing The Things We Turn Away From, will arrive on April 26 via Arista Records. You can preorder and pre-save it here. Produced by Hemmings’ longtime collaborator Sammy Witte (known for their work with Maggie Rogers, Harry Styles, and Freya Ridings), “Shakes” is a dreamy sequence. Injected with a double dose of melancholy, it’s perfect for a stroll in the rain with gray skies overhead. Highlighted by… Read more »
Creeper has arrived with a thrilling and haunting new music video for track “Lovers Led Astray.” The song appeared on their October 2023-released LP Sanguivore, and features industrial instrumentals and gothic whispers. “We made the video for ‘Lovers Led Astray’ with one of our favourite visual artists, Harry Steel. The video explores the themes of the song while experimenting with light and shadow, says vocalist William Von Ghould. “It is an unholy communion of light and dark which threads together the themes of the existing Sanguivore universe while presenting something new and provocative at the same time.” Check out the… Read more »
Post-hardcore act SeeYouSpaceCowboy has announced their new album, Coup De Grâce, set to arrive via Pure Noise Records on April 19. Today, fans have received a double-dipped taste of what to expect from the LP with two new singles, “Respite For A Tragedy” ft. iRis.EXE and “Silhouettes In Motion,” offering a peephole into this next era for the band. A music video features both songs and ushers in a vintage cabaret setting. It’s elegant, filled with glitz and sultry vocals from iRis.EXE, that grazes suddenly into a fuzzy guitar slide of dreadful events. With melodic singing fused with the intensity… Read more »
As Too Close To Touch prepares to unveil their final album, For Keeps, a dedication to their late vocalist Keaton Pierce, this Friday, March 8, the remaining members have unleashed an emotionally charged new single, “Novocaine.” Featuring Bad Omens vocalist Noah Sebastian, the haunting new single is the third track to be issued from the group’s highly anticipated forthcoming album. The song opens with a gentle glow of instrumentation as Noah Sebastian’s layered vocals echo against the backdrop. The accompanying video features a swirling black-and-white motif, capturing images of the band in the studio, including Keaton in the recording booth.… Read more »
