Following the release of the first five tracks from their forthcoming compilation album A Decade Uneventful: B-Sides & Rarities (2012 – 2022), As It Is has rolled out the next seven tracks. The new, unheard B-sides released today include “Patchwork Love Acoustic,” “No Way Out Acoustic,” “Babylon Ben,” “May We Go Down As Lovers,” “Just Another Family,” “Okay (Demo),” and Still Remembering (Demo). The band shares on X (formerly Twitter), “GOOD MORNING WORLD. WE HAVE COME TO RUIN YOUR DAY WITH THESE SONGS” While fans are clamoring over the seven new releases across social media (“oh so it’s SAD sad,… Read more »
Recruiting Microwave vocalist Nathan Hardy, Can’t Swim has released their latest offering, “Worst Ain’t Over Yet.” “‘Worst Ain’t Over Yet’ is a song I’ve had written for over a year now,” frontman Christopher LoPorto explains. “Every few months I would revisit it and change a few words around and pick it apart. We got in the studio with Jon Markson to record the final version. He really opened our eyes on what the song should sound like sonically and highlighted the strengths of the tune in a really cool way. Other than being one of our best friends, Jon really… Read more »
You come to me this day, the day of my daughter’s choosing of her starter Pokémon and you ask me to steal a master ball from the Silph Co. You ask of me this, and you do not call me Don Giovanni, you do not feed my Persian a Pecha Berry. Fine, I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse. The Mean Time on Idobi Radio! Hosted by Patrick Gilchrist and Jared Gaines! TUNE IN EVERY TUESDAY AT 6PM EST AND STREAM WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS!
Fresh off their supporting spot on the massive Green Day Saviors Tour, The Linda Lindas have just dropped their latest offering, “Nothing Would Change.” Accompanied by a video featuring live performance footage from the tour, the release builds excitement just days before the arrival of the four-piece’s sophomore full-length album, No Obligation. The group’s new record is set to drop this Friday, October 11 via Epitaph Records. Written across the band’s social media channels, they share, “Lucia and I wrote this one together in about a day and a half over a year ago, and we’re so stoked it’s out!”… Read more »
After dropping his debut solo single under the moniker robbietheused, The Used frontman Bert McCracken has announced the pending arrival of his self-titled full-length album. “Any feeling is valid—and to be able to put it to song is incredible,” robbietheused shares. “And there’s so much room in this world for positivity. I want this music to show that there’s room for love. There’s room for growth. There’s room for redemption. There’s so many good people—and so many good things happening.” The 12-track collection, which features previously released singles “Just A Little Bit,” “The Feels,” and “Terrible,” is scheduled to drop… Read more »
Halloween season is upon us! One of the most festive ways to get in the spirit is with a playlist that embodies the haunts, chills, thrills, and spooks that await us in October. Here are 15 essential spooky rock songs to get your Halloween playlist started. Misfits — “Scream!” The Misfits have been unprecedented pioneers of the horror punk genre since the 1970s with their immaculate blend of horror-themed lyrics, imagery, and wardrobe. Any of their songs can be considered vital for your Halloween playlist. This just happens to be a top track and personal favorite. AFI — “Halloween” In… Read more »
Following the release of their dark cover of Backstreet Boys‘ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),” Blind Channel announced in a statement on October 7 that they will be taking a hiatus. They share, “During the last four years we have experienced more than we could’ve ever dreamed of. After two full-length studio albums and 300 shows all over the world it’s time to blow the candle before it burns from both ends. We’ve decided to go on a break after the end of 2024, not sure for how long, but it’s time to take a step back from the spotlight to ponder what… Read more »
Recent Pure Noise Records signees Ben Quad are gearing up to release their 5-track EP Ephemera on October 25. On October 7, the band revealed the title track of their forthcoming record, which was preceded by “You’ll Get Nothing And Like It” and “Your Face As An Effigy.” The band shares that “Ephemera” is the “the boiling point of the record. All beauty and happiness in the world seem to be tainted by capitalism (“Why does every flower wilt away?”). We, as victims of a negligent system, can only ask ourselves why we continue to accept perpetual cruelty. The final chorus… Read more »
Following the release of their new record Only God Was Above Us in the spring of 2024, Vampire Weekend headed on the road to play new tracks and indie-rock favorites. On recent tour dates, the act has been using their encore to play much more than their beloved hit, “Walcott.” The artists have been taking cover requests and playing through the verses and choruses they can. On October 5 and 6, the band played at Madison Square Garden to massive crowds. Here, Vampire Weekend partially covered the likes of Billy Joel, The Killers, Dolly Parton, and even Fall Out Boy.… Read more »
Following the September release of single, “PET WITH THE TISM,” NOAHFINNCE has revealed the track’s official music video. And it is sooooo fetch! When he first released the song, the artist shared, “Getting an autism diagnosis made me re-evaluate how people have treated me/ perceived me throughout my life and I wanted to write a stupid, fun song about how it feels like everybody has always looked down on me.” So, of course, a “stupid, fun song” requires a wild and silly music video to match. NOAHFINNCE tapped into the world of Mean Girls and got a giant tricycle to… Read more »
