No regrets for The Regrettes. The indie-punk rockers announced today on their social channels that they will host their final show on December 21 at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets go on sale next Friday, November 17. In a Facebook post, the band says, “If you’re reading this or you’ve been to a show or bought a record, you’ve given us all some of the best years of our lives. After all these amazing years together, we are parting ways to focus on other projects. There is absolutely nothing but love in our hearts for each other… Read more »
Shortly after unveiling the official music video for “SNEAKING OUT OF HEAVEN,” Waterparks has treated fans to the green screen version, offering a delightful twist to the new track. While maintaining the familiar shot-for-shot visuals from the original video, this just-released rendition reveals a ton of endearing behind-the-scenes moments that showcase the trio’s camaraderie. One particularly heartwarming moment captured in the green screen version unfolds at the 54-second mark. Here, Awsten Knight playfully winds the mic and its cord around Otto Wood‘s drum kit, seamlessly handing off the mic to him. In a touching display, Wood lifts his feet atop… Read more »
After captivating audiences with their debut independent release, “Nevermind,” earlier this year, Australian pop-punk mainstays Between You & Me have launched their latest sonic gem—the scream-worthy new single, “YEAH!” Sam Guaiana, who previously worked with the band on their 2021 full-length album Armageddon, produced the single after flying from Canada to Australia at the top of the year. Embarking on a musical journey guided by the tender caress of an acoustic guitar, “YEAH!” swiftly metamorphoses into a sun-drenched, infectious masterpiece. Across the track, vocalist Jake Wilson reigns supreme, wielding his commanding prowess to seize your attention. As the track surges… Read more »
Laura Jane Grace, founder of Against Me!, just announced she’s releasing a new solo record, Hole In My Head. It might be her birthday today, but she is definitely the one giving fans a gift, as she is also heading out on a tour beginning in March and dropped a brand-new music video for the album’s title track. The album will be out on February 16, 2024, via Polyvinyl Record Co. and can be pre-ordered here. Depicting a traditional, monotonous 9-5 job, the music video sees the main character breaking outside of a normal routine, literally. Over uplifting guitar strums,… Read more »
Celebrated pop-punk group Four Year Strong has made their triumphant return with their latest sonic effort, “Dead End Friend.” Marking their first new music of the year and following the re-recorded release of their breakout album Enemy Of The World, which quickly became a staple of the Warped Tour scene upon its release in 2010, “Dead End Friend” showcases the quintet at their prime. “Dead End Friend” not only highlights Four Year Strong’s signature blend of punk, hardcore, and pop-punk elements that seamlessly weave together across the track, but it also serves as a reminder of the group’s effortless prowess.… Read more »
Today marked a stunning Monday for pop-punk and country fans alike. For a Consequence Of Sound cover story, Paramore‘s Hayley Williams sat down with legend Dolly Parton ahead of her forthcoming album Rockstar. The “Jolene” singer is switching things up and heading for the electric guitar-laden sounds of authentic rock ‘n’ roll. Across 30 tracks, Parton is collaborating with myriad artists on cover tracks, including “I Hate Myself for Loving You” featuring Joan Jett And The Blackhearts and “Let It Be” featuring Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr with special guests Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood. Beyond these collabs, Parton released… Read more »
WILLOW, aka Willow Smith, is back with a new song and accompanying visualizer for “alone.” The simple, yet stunning black-and-white music video zooms in and out of an ever-expressive WILLOW as she sings over a simple jazzy drum beat. Though a departure from her pop-punk albums <COPINGMECHANISM> and lately I feel EVERYTHING, the calming track harkens back to the R&B-centric songs from 2020’s THE ANXIETY. Check out the song and visualizer below. WILLOW directed the video herself, and even shared a short video from the creation of it. Dressed in all black, she sits in front of a large white… Read more »
Marking their first full collection of music since 2022’s Apocalypse Whenever, Bad Suns have returned with their third new single, “Living Or Dying,” to be featured on their forthcoming Infinite Joy EP. The 6-track body of music additionally features already released singles “The One I Used To Love” and “Astral Plans.” The full release will arrive on November 17 via Epitaph Records. The new single “Living Or Dying” is emphasized by an array of glistening piano notes, infectious hi-hat fills, and an irresistible groove in the guitar work. All of these elements and more converge into a breathtaking crescendo, underpinned… Read more »
Cleveland natives Cloud Nothings have made their Pure Noise Records debut with their rambunctious new single, “Final Summer.” Kicking off through a wave of ethereal ambiance and sizzling synthesizers, “Final Summer” quickly bursts with an electrifying surge of sharp guitar work across an upbeat and groovy rhythm. Vocalist/guitarist Dylan Baldi’s vocals cut through the boisterous sonic display of bandmates Jayson Gerycz (drums) and Chris Brown (bass) to culminate into a repeat-worthy two-and-a-half minutes. Read more: Broadside Have Us Feeling “Bleu” In Soul-Stirring New Single Discussing the band signing to Pure Noise, Baldi shares, “We’re really glad to be working with… Read more »
Everyone loves when a surprise guest jumps out during a live performance and last night we got an absolutely iconic collaboration. Dave Grohl, famous for his work in both Foo Fighters and Nirvana, joined boygenius at the Hollywood Bowl on Halloween to bring fans a special live performance of their song, “Satanist“. Grohl was dressed in corspe make-up for the holiday, while Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus from boygenius were sporting various religious attire. Don’t worry, they also wore their famous school-boy outfits as well. Many fans were able to capture the moment on their phones, check out… Read more »
