Chase Petra embraces the theatrical flair of William Shakespeare as they dive into their new album, Lullabies For Dogs. “Not only is William Shakespeare arguably the most celebrated writer of all time, but he regularly got a little bit silly with it,” the band shares. While channeling Shakespeare’s balance of humor and heartbreak, the group explores how his wit, emotional depth, and cultural legacy continue to shape their songwriting and pop culture at large. As titans in their own right, Chase Petra draws from the bard’s timeless duality, crafting songs that both sting and soothe with a modern edge. “Away,… Read more »
On January 30, many streaming services streamed a very special FireAid LA Benefit Concert with a star-studded lineup to raise money to rebuild communities devastated by the wildfires. Broadcast from both the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome, performers included the likes of Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish all the way to Green Day, No Doubt, and a surprise Nirvana tribute. Surviving members Krist Novoselic, Pat Smear, and Dave Grohl were all in attendance. This also marks Grohl’s first performance since he shared in September that he is the father of a new child outside of his marriage. The Nirvana… Read more »
Following a whirlwind 2024 featuring their SH!T YEAH EP, a co-headline tour with Teenage Joans, and beyond, Australia’s Between You & Me announced that they’re heading into a hiatus of sorts. They note on social media, “After being a band for over 8 years, it feels like 2024 was a culmination of a lot of hard work. It also feels like a year where we finally reached ‘the finish line’ for Between You & Me. For the first time, BYAM headlined in the UK & USA. A dream we never thought could be possible -selling out shows on the other… Read more »
Music news can break at lightning speed. With so much happening daily, it’s easy to miss new releases, tour announcements, and everything else. No need to stress, though—we’ve got you covered. Each week, we’re rounding up the freshest tracks, from emerging artists making their mark to the scene’s favorite acts dropping their latest hits. Now, you won’t have any issues keeping your favorite playlists updated. This week, we heard singles from plenty of acts, including rosecoloredworld and The Driver Era, a new EP from Mirrorcell, and a must-watch music video from Soccer Mommy. Check it all out below. HotWax —… Read more »
Sydney Australia-based rising rockers RedHook recruited Welsh quartet Holding Absence to craft the daring collab “Dr. Frankenstein.” RedHook vocalist Emmy Mack notes, “‘Dr. Frankenstein’ tells the story of a fairytale romance that rapidly devolves into a nightmare as one partner displays increasingly more possessive and controlling behavior. But the bridge then hits us with a plot twist by suggesting that this emotional abuse may have spawned from the other partner being dishonest and unfaithful, thus posing several questions for us to consider: who is the real monster in this situation? Does making mistakes and hurting each other (emotionally) make us… Read more »
After announcing her signing to Hopeless Records in April, Brazilian punk-rocker Karen Dió has arrived with her new single, “Stupid.” Preceded by “Sick Ride” and “So Funny,” “Stupid” is set to appear on her forthcoming EP My World, available on October 25, via Hopeless Records. The artist says, “‘My World’ sealed my comeback to the music industry, reassuring that here, making music, is where I belong. It’s the first music I wrote after a 2 year break. The songs are short, real, catchy, and straight to the point!” Watch more: Daisy Grenade Want To Collab With Chappell Roan, Awsten Knight,… Read more »
Get up out of your chairs because MisterWives is back with an encore, Nosebleeds: Encore, that is. The deluxe LP expands upon their 2023 record Nosebleeds with the band’s best female friends. Packing even more girl power and feminine rage into the new offering, lead singer Mandy Lee shares the stage with PVRIS, Meet Me @ The Altar, Against The Current, Taylor Acorn, and many more. Lee shares, “‘Nosebleeds: Encore’ was not only another chance to celebrate our favorite record but a chance to celebrate some of our favorite voices in music. This album was all about setting free suppressed… Read more »
There’s this sensation when you’re experiencing a good book and a great album that feels somewhere in between flying and falling. It’s a weightlessness that has many readers and listeners searching for that next spell of satisfaction. Bringing the two mediums together might just be the delicious fix. Like a proper cheese and wine pairing, these 9 combinations of alternative albums and classic literature might give you that delectable feeling of floating. 1. ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Brontë & Take Me Back To Eden by Sleep Token Wuthering Heights’ Katherine and Heathcliff are the exemplars of a toxic, tragic relationship.… Read more »
MisterWives and Charlotte Sands have teamed up for an absolutely mesmerizing collaborative single, “Other Side.” Additionally, the pair have launched a live performance video of the new release via Vevo. MisterWives frontwoman Mandy Lee shares, “From the studio to playing it live, every iteration of ‘Other Side’ has been unfiltered fun, and the honor of having Charlotte be part of the song took it to new heights! Her talent, heart, and powerhouse voice are as awe-inspiring as her trailblazing career as an independent artist, and getting to share the stage with her was a true masterclass.” On the layered meanings… Read more »
Sleeping With Sirens has announced that their debut album, With Ears To See And Eyes To Hear, is getting the vinyl re-issue treatment. The iconic LP will drop on May 10 via Rise Records ahead of the act’s upcoming fall tour. The 2010 release gave fans the timeless emo single, “If I’m James Dean, Then You’re Audrey Hepburn,” igniting the band to scene legend status. “The album that started it all!” Frontman Kellin Quinn excitedly explains how he feels about the re-pressing. “The vinyl looks so sick. Stoked to be re-releasing our very first album!” Pre-orders are live on their… Read more »
