Following their signing to Pure Noise Records and releasing “You’ll Get Nothing And Like It,” Ben Quad is back with new single “Your Face As An Effigy.” Plus, they dropped the news that an EP is on the way. The 5-track Ephemera will be released on October 25 and can be pre-ordered here. The band shares, “Lyrically, this is the most open-ended on the EP. This song is about finding solidarity within the group you identify with and overcoming the deceivers who seek to ruin you. The music video highlights this concept of solidarity by focusing on the brotherhood aspect… Read more »
Poppy has just unveiled her latest single, “they’re all around us,” produced by Jordan Fish, former percussionist and backing vocalist of Bring Me The Horizon. This marks her second collaboration with Fish, following the release of the electrifying track “New Way Out,” which dropped in June. Additionally, Stephen Harrison, one-half of House Of Protection and formerly of FEVER 333, contributed to the writing process of the track. Sharing his excitement on Instagram, Harrison posted, “Love this one thanks for having me back guys,” showing his appreciation for the creative collaboration. Opening with a piercing shriek, “Coward!,” and backed by thunderous,… Read more »
Mouth Culture has officially delivered their brand-new single, “Everyday”, as well as the announcement of their forthcoming EP. Whatever The Weather is set to be released on October 4 via InVogue Records. The band notes, “‘Everyday’ is a self-reflective anthem that delves into the entrapment of everyday struggles. Exploring more mature themes around mental health, ‘Everyday’ is probably the most personal and vulnerable song we have ever written. It’s saturated in nostalgia and nods to shoegaze influences which haven’t been acknowledged on prior releases.” In 2023, the trio released their EP Mishaps Of My Mid Twenties, which vocalist Jack Voss… Read more »
Slam Dunk in the UK has announced the first wave of their 2025 festival. The two-day event is slated to take place on May 24 at Hatfield Park (South) and May 25 at Leeds Temple Newsam (North). In the first wave of artists announced for the festival, the lineup includes, A Day To Remember, Neck Deep, Alkaline Trio, As It Is, Dream State, Knuckle Puck, New Found Glory, The Starting Line, The Used, and more. Slam Dunk shares across their socials, “We’re excited to share with you our first announcement of artists for Slam Dunk Festival 2025, led by A… Read more »
Following up the release of “It’s Supposed To Hurt,” “Learn To Forget,” “Being One” House Of Protection is back with a new track and music video for “Pulling Teeth.” Additionally, the band announced their Jordan Fish-produced (ex-Bring Me The Horizon) debut EP, GALORE, due out on September 13 via Red Bull Records. Guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta (ex-FEVER 333 musicians) “knew it wasn’t going to be easy to start again from scratch, but that phrase became our ethos. Starting again was the whole point of this [project].” Fascinatingly, House Of Protection headed all the way to Indie to film their “Pulling Teeth” music video. The… Read more »
Real Friends has revealed a new single and accompanying music video for “Our Love Was Like A Sad Song.” Preceded by “Waiting Room” and “When You Were Here,” the track will be featured on the band’s recently-announced upcoming record Blue Hour, due out on October 11. While on Sad Summer Fest, Real Friends gave attendees the inside scoop on the record before its initial announcement. In a pamphlet, they shared, “Thank you for spending time with us today at Sad Summer Fest. We appreciate the energy you give us as well as the opportunity to play our songs for you.We… Read more »
Following their recent success on the road with Bad Omens, Kim Dracula, and Hawthorne Heights, I See Stars have unleashed their pummeling new single, “SPLIT.” The group debuted the new release on the road this summer and performed it during select tour dates. “’SPLIT’ takes you through the highs and lows of our journey as artists, from being signed at 15 and leaving high school to pursue our dreams to exploring the mental toll and constant self-doubt,” vocalist Devin Oliver explains in a press release. “It highlights how the industry once felt divided by the machine, splitting artists up and… Read more »
In what could seem like an unlikely collaboration to some, pop icon Britney Spears and skate company Welcome Skateboards recently dropped a brand new merch and skate deck line. Before their partnership with Spears, Welcome Skateboards launched a collab with My Chemical Romance. Since then, they’ve worked with Nine Inch Nails and Avenged Sevenfold, among others. Where those skate decks were decorated with sharp designs and moody undertones, their collaboration with Spears is not as dark but still features a bit of edge. In the days before the final release, Welcome posted several previews on Instagram to excite fans. When… Read more »
Calling all gals who love sitting shotgun, Nessa Barrett just dropped the perfect song for you, “PASSENGER PRINCESS.” The alt-pop track serves as the first single from her forthcoming sophomore record AFTERCARE. The LP is set to arrive later in 2024 via Warner Records. The track “represents the intense honeymoon phase when you first enter in a new relationship. The mindset where you would do anything for the one you love just to experience the passion of a connection,” Barrett says. Read more: MisterWives Taps PVRIS, Taylor Acorn, More On ‘Nosebleeds: Encore’ She seductively sings in the chorus, “I’m your shotgun,… Read more »
The temperatures are rising, not just because it’s July, but because Beach Weather dropped another alternative banger. “Hottest Summer On Record” is a steamy, indie-rock instant classic, with grunge-infused guitar lines. Earlier, the band dropped another seasonal hit, “High In Low Places.” “You were the hottest summer on record/That I can remember/What a beautiful place to burn/Got me caught up in the headlights,” lead vocalist Nick Santino croons. Check out the sizzling new track and lyric video below. Guitarist Sean Silverman notes, “‘Hottest Summer On Record’ came about after a trip to Joshua Tree and taking mushrooms for the first… Read more »
