As anticipation builds around the long-awaited album 152, their first new collection in a staggering seven years, Taking Back Sunday has shared their third preview pulled from the LP—a resounding anthem titled “Amphetamine Smiles.” The 10-track collection is slated for release on October 27, courtesy of Fantasy. “Amphetamine Smiles” emerges as a delightful, sun-soaked anthem that effortlessly invites listeners to join in for a sing-along moment. Within its harmonious notes and arrangement, the song’s allure lies in its ability to transport listeners to a carefree state of mind. With its infectious melodies and spirited instrumentation, “Amphetamine Smiles” exudes an irresistible… Read more »
Grab your Chucks…and possibly some tissues because Sum 41 has unleashed their debut single from their eagerly-awaited farewell double album, Heaven :x: Hell. With the release of “Landmines,” plucked from the aptly titled upcoming record, the band embarks on a poignant return to their roots and delivers a wave of emotions while they’re doing it. Stirring excitement for their single drop, Sum 41 offered a tantalizing glimpse to fans through a short clip featuring teen skateboarders who strikingly resemble the band members during their formative years in the early 2000s. The video also showcased the iconic old-school Sum 41 logo,… Read more »
World’s First Cinema interview premiere and updates on the writers/actors strike that’ been happening, now for months, in Hollywood.
Emo kings, Taking Back Sunday have returned today to give us a brand new single, “The One”. We are thrilled, obviously. The devastating and emotional track shows the band tugging at our heartstring, as well as their own. This new song comes after a batch of newer tracks included on their 20th anniversary reissue of Tell All Your Friends, titled Twenty. Before that, the band hasn’t released new music since their 2016 album, Tidal Wave. Does this mean we will be getting a new full-length soon? We sure as hell hope so. Speaking on the new song, the band shared:… Read more »
“I won’t settle down, won’t settle down.” These are lyrics that I’ve held close to my heart since discovering The Rocket Summer in early 2022. I’m late to the party, I know, but better late than never. Listening to his song “200,000,” about a million times last year, it ended up reaching the top of my Apple Music Year In Review and remains a staple on my everyday playlist. There’s something about the intimate lyrics and staccato piano hits that make me feel like I’m in a coming-of-age movie. That is why I was so excited to see The Rocket… Read more »
Post-hardcore unit Rain City Drive (known formerly as SLAVES) has launched a reimagined rendition of their fan-favorite single “Blood Runs Cold.” The fresh take on the track will be featured on the group’s forthcoming deluxe edition of their self-titled alum, which is set to arrive via Thriller Records on June 23. Of the deluxe album, fans can expect five reimagined tracks from the band’s discography, including “Cutting It Close,” “Waiting On You,” “Bury A Lie,” “Psycho,” and their popular single “Talk To A Friend,” which has amassed more than 23 million streams since it’s release in 2020. Read more: Heart… Read more »
Geek Girl Riot is revisiting the Sandman universe and one of our Rioters’ (many) conversations about femme empowerment. While you relive the episode’s magic, keep scrolling to read the latest reviews, featuring: Dead Ringers, Mrs. Davis, The Covenant, Beau Is Afraid, Evil Dead Rise, and The Diplomat.
Geek Girl Riot gives you the lowdown on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Magic Mike’s Last Dance, before throwing it back to our chats about Riches, MO, and some juicy entertainment news.
Geek Girl Riot is getting super-sized with Ms. Marvel and scoring some three-pointers with Netflix’s Hustle. But first, we’re flying our PRIDE flags high and sharing our fave queer YA reads.
