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Anthony Raneri (Bayside) Takes The “High Road” On New Solo Track

Following the announcement of his alt-country EP Everyday Royalty and the release of lead single “Bones,” Bayside vocalist Anthony Raneri is back with a new solo track, “High Road.” Raneri says of the new track, “’High Road’ is a song that I wrote a few years ago when I first started thinking of doing this record. Covid hit within the month and this song got kind of stuck without a home for a few years. Over those years, a few artists and labels were looking to buy it but in the end, I’m glad I decided to keep it for myself and… Read more »

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Like Moths To Flames Shares “Soul Exchange” Single & Music Video

Following the release of April 2024’s The Cycles Of Trying To Cope EP, Like Moths To Flames is back with their new single and music video for “Soul Exchange” via UNFD. Vocalist Chris Roetter notes, “‘Soul Exchange’ is a weird one. It kind of feels like the one that got away. When we were putting together the record, it was hard to find a place for it.” He continues, “The song is an encapsulation of my experience and relationship with my career. The struggles of writing and feeling like it hits no one. The feeling of falling on deaf ears,… Read more »

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Cloud Nothings Celebrates 10 Years of ‘Here And Nowhere Else’ With Deluxe LP

Following the release of Final Summer, Cloud Nothings is ready to celebrate 10 years of their record Here And Nowhere Else. To commemorate the anniversary, the band is sharing a special deluxe edition of the LP via Pure Noise Records. You can secure your pre-orders here, which are scheduled for release on October 18. Vocalist Dylan Baldi noted, “A lot has changed for us in the 10 years since Here And Nowhere Else came out, but it’s really cool to have such a clear document of the band we were at that time. I can vividly remember the shows at Bell’s and Gasa… Read more »

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3 Genre-Bending Mainstream Artists With Shocking Heavy Side Projects

Have you ever met someone who listens to pop but has an unexpected infatuation with heavy metal, too? It’s a plot twist that proves that “range” in music consumption is possible in a world full of gatekeepers and genre boundaries. This range extends beyond music fans. Underneath the guise of mainstream music stardom, some of our favorite pop artists have underground projects to experiment within the depths of metal breakdowns, screams, and unrelenting riffage. True artistry knows no bounds and sometimes even pop artists need a break from their typical musical formulas. Here are three beloved mainstream household names who have… Read more »

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Refused Enlist Cult Of Luna For Cover Of “Tannhäuser / Derive”

Refused continues the 25th anniversary celebration of their seminal record with The Shape Of Punk To Come Obliterated: a 12-song tribute album. After approaching 12 bands with the request to “rearrange or deconstruct” their songs, today they share the operatic 10-minute epic “Tannhäuser / Derive,” with the help of fellow Swedes, Cult Of Luna.

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Koyo Release New Single & Announce ‘Mile A Minute’ EP

Today, Long Island based upstarts Koyo have announced the release of their Mile A Minute EP. In addition, the band has released the first single of the EP, “Ten Digits Away (Deluxe),” one of two tracks from their previous work that appear on the EP, reimagined and reinvigorated.

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You Me At Six Announces Tour Support For Final UK & Ireland Shows

You Me At Six just announced the artists who are supporting them on their final run of shows in the UK and Ireland, and the lineup is stacked. Artists set to appear with the band in 2025 include The Blackout, Holding Absence, Boston Manor, Mallory Knox, Kid Kapichi, The Xcerts, and The Skints. Additionally, you may have the chance to see Champ Kind, Daytime TV, Dead Pony, Fastlane, Heights, Keep Quiet, Mouth Culture, Noisy, Not Advised, and Snake Eyes. On social media, the band shares, “We’ve shared a lot of great times on the road with some of these bands over the years. Plus… Read more »

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Matt McAndrew (Rain City Drive) Melts Us With “Frozen” Performance

Posted on September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

Paige Owens

Perfectly timed for the release of the new Rain City Drive album Things Are Different Now, out now via Thriller Records, the Florida-based group’s vocalist Matt McAndrew stopped by the idobi Radio studios in Los Angeles to perform “Frozen (Reimagined)” live. Flying solo during his performance in the studio, the track came to life through an enchanting array of gentle acoustic guitar strums, each chord resonating with the track’s initial intimacy. McAndrew’s soulful voice soars throughout the room, filling each corner with raw emotion. With each note, McAndrew’s musical prowess shone brightly, showcasing his undeniable talent and ability to captivate a room with nothing but his guitar and… Read more »

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Poppy, Architects, & Jinjer Join Spiritbox For Louder Than Life Performances

This past weekend, Louder Than Life delivered plenty of surprises for fans, both exciting and unfortunate. The three-day event ended on an incredibly high note when Spiritbox teamed up with Poppy for a special live performance of the Canadian metal group’s latest single, “Soft Spine,” during the festival’s final day. Additionally, Spiritbox was joined by Sam Carter of Architects during the band’s performance of “Yellowjacket” and Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer for “Circle With Me.” Check out the Spiritbox’s full Louder Than Life setlist below. Spiritbox Louder Than Life Setlist: Spiritbox is currently on tour through the end of October before… Read more »

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Rain City Drive Officially Shares ‘Things Are Different Now’ LP

The day has finally arrived. Rain City Drive‘s Things Are Different Now is officially out via Thriller Records. And that’s not all, the band also braved the elements and unleashed their “Wish You The Best” music video. You can secure your copy of the record here. Of the new music video, vocalist Matt McAndrew says, “Sometimes, when people break up they say things like, ‘I wish you the best,’ but really they mean ‘fuck you.’ I was seeing someone on and off and we kept saying it to each other. I don’t think either of us actually meant it.” “We… Read more »