Green Day‘s music has always been rooted in politics. Take any of their singles as an example of this, especially when it comes to the likes of “Holiday” and “21 Guns,” which tackle the overall themes of war and American imperialism. In a recent Guardian interview, Green Day had the chance to expand upon the current political issues that are at the forefront of their minds and their music. With the release of their single “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” Billie Joe Armstrong sings, “The American Dream is killing me/When it’s all double-talk of conspiracy.” Conspiracy theories are actually… Read more »
Dark Divine had a magnetic journey over the last 365 days. From the release of their debut album, Deadly Fun, to the inspiring and exhilarating experience of touring alongside Thriller Records labelmates The Word Alive on the Hard Reset Tour, the group has, without a doubt, etched a monumental chapter into their history. As the curtains close on 2023, the band is already poised for a momentous 2024. With a tour alongside alt behemoths Black Veil Brides looming on the horizon, Dark Divine is set to unleash yet another wave of performance brilliance across North America. As we eagerly await… Read more »
Chad Kowal began his life in music on the drums after receiving a drum kit from his parents. He was learning some of the trickiest songs around in the metalcore-glory days of the early 2010s, including many of my personal favorites: The Devil Wears Prada and A Day To Remember. This led to the formation of Farewell, My Love in 2011. A band who stopped by idobi Radio for a session back in 2016 and the project I met Chad with. By that time, he was no longer drumming but the primary songwriter and vocalist. That change happened back in… Read more »
In an official announcement shared on the Bring Me The Horizon Instagram earlier today, December 22, 2023, the group revealed their decision to part ways with Jordan Fish, who served as keyboardist, percussionist, and backup vocalist, among other roles. Since joining the UK outfit in 2012, Fish has played a crucial role, contributing his expertise to three full-length albums, notably 2013’s Sempiternal, 2015’s That’s The Spirit, and 2019’s amo. The departure marks a significant chapter in the band’s evolution, and fans reflect on Fish’s impactful tenure with the group over the past decade. Read more: 9 Reunion Releases That We… Read more »
For vocalist and guitarist Laura Jane Grace, love is in the air this winter season. The Against Me! founder married actress and comedian Paris Campbell in an intimate Las Vegas wedding on December 18. Dave Decker, @watson33569 on Instagram, shared photos from the wedding ceremony, which did, of course, feature an Elvis Presley impersonator. The couple opted for wedding attire true to their styles. Jane Grace wore a radiant floral blazer and Campbell donned a gothic, lacy black dress with a red, fringed jacket. Campbell also shared photos from the Little White Wedding Chapel commenting, “looking forward to a lifetime… Read more »
Boston Manor‘s lead vocalist Henry Cox and his wife Jo welcomed their new baby into the world and shared the news with followers on December 20. “Phoebe Margot Cox came into this world today at 2:40am. She is more amazing than I could have imagined and I can’t stop crying,” Henry said in an Instagram caption. He further shared, “I am so proud of @littlefishsticks for enduring a really difficult birth & being so brave. She worked so hard and went through so much for over 24 hours & somehow looked stunning the whole time. I am in awe of… Read more »
Taking Back Sunday isn’t done serving up new works from their latest record 152. Today, the emo quartet shared two remixes of “S’old” with Australian record producer Tushar Apte. If you’re looking to add a little pep in your step with your alternative favorites, this is definitely the avenue for you. Check out the “S’old (152 Remix)” here and listen to the “S’old (Springloaded Remix)” below. “I love the process of reimagining songs in different styles – I think it’s the best way to see if a song is great when it can stand up and stand out in different… Read more »
Nashville-based indie pop artist, Knox exploded onto the scene in late 2022 with his song “Sneakers“. An instant viral hit, the track gained over 2 million views overnight on TikTok before amassing nearly 30 million streams to date. It was an impressive introduction to say the least, but no one can accuse him of being a one-hit-wonder. He inked a deal with Barbershop Records and Atlantic Records after demanding their attention with his obviously captivating songwriting abilities. Knox quickly followed up his massive first single with a string of popular follow-ups, including “I Don’t Wanna Know,” “Love Letter,” and “Dumpster… Read more »
Last week, Sublime reunited with late-vocalist Bradley Nowell’s 28 year old son on vocals/guitar… could/should the band reunite with him? Plus, Knox interview sneak peaks and the new documentary ‘David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived’ – which follows the story of the stunt performer paralyzed in a terrible accident on the set of Harry Potter.
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