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Vienna Vienna Offers Shimmering “John, I’m Only Dancing” David Bowie Cover

Following the release of October’s Wonderland EP, Vienna Vienna is back with his cover of David Bowie’s “John, I’m Only Dancing.” It perfectly intertwines the song’s original glam-rock elements with a bit of Vienna Vienna’s trademark “glimmer.” “Look, I don’t do replicas, he would’ve hated that,” Vienna Vienna says. “I try to carry his virtuoso with me, while always staying true. If Bowie is Christ then I guess I’m born-again. What an honor.” Check out the artist’s thrilling cover below. Beginning on February 24, you can catch Vienna Vienna supporting K.Flay on the Mono: I’m Making Friends With The Silence… Read more »

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Anna Shoemaker Explores Post-Breakup Feelings With “Iced Coffee”

No matter how you prefer your Starbucks order, Anna Shoemaker‘s new single “Iced Coffee” will always hit the spot. The twangy indie track delicately weaves a narrative about the unique grief that follows a breakup. As per usual, Shoemaker perfectly articulates feelings that are fleeting and nuanced. Shoemaker says, “‘Iced Coffee’ is about that moment of weakness after a break up where you’re like, ‘Wait, no, never mind, I’m lying I love you more than anything.’ When you’ve been with someone so long the thought of losing them is the scariest thing in the world—even if it is for the… Read more »

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Linkin Park’s ‘From Zero’ Reaches No. 1 Rock Album Status

Following the release of Linkin Park‘s November 15 album From Zero, the rockers shared that their record is the No. 1 rock album in the world. The week after its debut, it peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 behind K-pop sensation ATEEZ. Plus, as noted by a press release, the record hit No. 1 on Billboard charts Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Alternative Albums, Top Hard Rock Albums, Vinyl Albums, and Indie Store Album Sales. Secure your copy of From Zero here. Check out Linkin Park’s full 2025 touring schedule below and purchase tickets here.… Read more »

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Illuminati Hotties Cover Neck Deep’s “December” For Hopeless Records 30th Anniversary

Forget about Mariah Carey, Neck Deep are officially defrosting as we draw closer to December and the holiday season. While we’re all preparing to listen to the THREE versions of Neck Deep’s “December” (featuring blink-182’s Mark Hoppus and Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba, respectively) on an endless loop during the titular month, we’ve got a new cover of the track to add into rotation. Illuminati Hotties, led by the enigmatic Sarah Tuzdin, has launched their indie pop cover of “December” for the Hopeless Records Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. Opening through an understated tonality of acoustic guitars, Tudzin’s emotional delivery… Read more »

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Inhaler Announces North America 2025 Tour Dates

Dublin indie-rock quartet Inhaler announced in early November that they were heading out on their Open Wide UK World Tour. On November 18, they specifically dropped dates for their North American run. The dates kick off on February 28 in Toronto and wrap up on March 19 at Dallas’ House Of Blues. The upcoming world tour is in celebration of their upcoming third studio album Open Wide, due out on February 7, 2025. You can preorder your copy here. Thus far, Inhaler has released their lead single “Your House” from the forthcoming record. Presale tickets go live on Wednesday, November… Read more »

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half•alive Shares ‘Persona’ LP & Drops Massive Tour Schedule

Indie-rock lovers have been patiently waiting for half•alive‘s third studio album, Persona, to drop, and the day has officially arrived. In addition to releasing their glowing 11-track record, the band has also revealed a massive tour as well as a new music video for “All My Love (Imperative).” Filmed entirely on Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, the “All My Love (Imperative)” music video explores the “consistent state of busyness is normal in a city like Los Angeles. We don’t know how to rest. We don’t know how to differentiate what we do from who we are,” lead vocalist Josh Taylor says.… Read more »

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poptropicaslutz! Reveals Trippy “mdma keeps the doctor away” Music Video

Following the release of Face For The Radio/Voice For A Silent Film (Deluxe) in May, poptropicaslutz! is entering a refreshing new era for the year ahead with “mdma keeps the doctor away” via Epitaph Records. Duo Nick Crawford and Christian Cicilia are constantly reinventing their sound, not to be boxed into the indie, rap, electronic, etc. genres. On the new track, poptropicaslutz! plays with enticing elements of futuristic hyperpop, trippy synth tones, and beyond. It’s fair to say we are excited to see what the band has in store as they always keep us on our sonic toes. The band… Read more »

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10 Influential Musicians of the Tumblr Era

From 2011 to 2014, there was one social media niche that defined the music taste for young people and became the go-to platform for tastemakers: Tumblr. It was the birthplace of the indie sleaze aesthetic, soft grunge teens in Dr. Martens, tights under denim shorts, oversized flannels, emo black and white photography, Jeffrey Campbell Litas, and American Apparel basics. Back then, we curated our blogs with the same precision required on today’s Instagram feeds. With this brooding, indie fashion look came an edgy side of music that was fully loaded with personality and grit. We relished in fan fiction and… Read more »

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Movements Announce Spring 2025 Tour with Citizen, Scowl, Downward

Movements have announced a 24-show headlining tour across North America for spring 2025, produced by Live Nation. The tour, marking their first of the new year, is scheduled to kick off on March 1 in Tempe, AZ, with support from Citizen, Scowl, and Downward. The tour will then conclude on April 6 in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets for their 2025 spring tour will be available this Friday, November 15, at 10 AM local time. Currently, Movements are touring through Latin America. See their full list of tour dates below, and purchase your tickets here. Tour Dates:

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Saint Blonde Explores The World Of Dating In New Song, “Prowl”

Denton, Texas artist Saint Blonde recently signed a record deal with Pale Chord and Rise Records, and are ready to share their glowing indie-rock with the world. Preceded by their label debut “Trendsetter,” the act is ready to share their new single, “Prowl,” with its accompanying music video. Saint Blonde lead vocalist Hunter Fitch explains, “‘Prowl’ is more or less a song about dating, finding yourself again in that process, working on yourself, and the concept of potentially being emotionally or mentally available to date again.” Read more: 6 Alternative Songs That Released This Week Then, Fitch continues, “It’s a… Read more »