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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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State Champs Drop New Single “Light Blue”

Ahead of their Riot Fest performance this weekend, State Champs have dropped their latest offering, the anthemic “Light Blue.” The band shares in a press release, “Have you ever been transported back in time, for better or for worse, simply by the smell of something or someone? Inspired by Dan & Shay’s ‘Tequila,’ we put our energetic spin on this concept with ‘Light Blue.’ It’s a light-hearted track that reminiscences and rollercoasters between airy, bouncy guitars and pop arrangements to a full-blown fuzzed-out chorus that will have you banging your head in between memories you didn’t ask to be dug… Read more »

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Amber Pacific Signs With Manic Kat Records & Drops “Young And Reckless”

Amber Pacific is back with their first single in more than three years, “Young And Reckless.” Additionally, the Seattle-based pop-punk quintet has officially signed with Manic Kat Records. Guitarist and vocalist Will Nutter says, “We’re beyond thrilled to finally share our first single, ‘Young and Reckless.’ This is a new chapter for AP and we feel like we’re on the edge of something incredible after spending months in Nashville with Sean Rogers and his team.” Read more: Four Year Strong Drops Stone Temple Pilots “Vasoline” Cover Of the new label, he says, “Signing with Manic Kat Records has opened up so… Read more »

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Four Year Strong Drops Stone Temple Pilots “Vasoline” Cover

Four Year Strong has officially dropped a pop-punk cover of Stone Temple Pilots‘ beloved track “Vasoline.” The cover is set to appear on Pabst Blue Ribbon and Pure Noise Records‘ compilation cover album, Dead Formats: Vol. 3. The record is officially set for release on October 18. You can pre-order your copy here. Alongside Four Year Strong‘s release, Pure Noise Records also revealed Spanish Love Songs‘ “Don’t Change” INXS cover and Grumpster‘s reimagining of Lit‘s “My Own Worst Enemy.” Previous cover releases set to appear on Dead Formats: Vol. 3 include ‘68’s rework of Beastie Boys‘ “Intergalactic,” Bloom‘s cover of… Read more »

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Gvllow Taps MOTHICA On “Eyes Without A Face” Cover For Sumerian Comics

Punk hip-hop artist Gvllow just released a cover of Billy Idol‘s “Eyes Without A Face” featuring special guest MOTHICA. The song will appear on the Sumerian Records’ American Psycho comic book series official soundtrack. “I recorded this song over a year ago because I simply love this song and wanted to do my own cover of it. It’s fun to do covers once in a while especially when it’s a song you really love,” Gvllow shares. “I was blessed to have my buddy Scott Holiday feature guitar on it to bring the solo and all the fun guitar effects to life on the… Read more »

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lolitslea Shares An “Exit Plan” On New Single Featuring Tom Denney

Following the release of singles, “Call It A Fling,” “Favorite Singer,” and “What’s That To You?“ lolitslea is back with new track, “Exit Plan.” This time, the act recruited former A Day To Remember guitarist and producer Tom Denney to make the track come to life. Additionally, the single is set to appear on the artist’s forthcoming record NOTHING LASTS FOREVER!—out everywhere on October 11. “‘Exit Plan’ runs circles around the themes of liminal spaces, the backrooms, and realizing life will never be what it was back in 2008,” lolitslea explains. “Where my biggest regret in life was selling my… Read more »

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Games We Play Step Into New Era With “She’s The Girl”

Following the release of their debut record earlier this year, Games We Play has stepped into a new era with their latest single, “She’s The Girl.” “It’s the first song I wrote since I moved back to Los Angeles earlier this year,” Games We Play leader Emmyn Calleiro shares. “To me, it feels like the start of a new Games We Play. I worked with a group of great people and embraced some different elements. I really like acoustic guitar, and I’m moving into a sound that’s reminiscent of the old nineties bands that I love like Third Eye Blind.… Read more »

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luzer Signs To Hopeless Records & Releases “Sentirte Aquí”

Mexico City quartet luzer has just signed to Hopeless Records. In celebration of their new announcement, the band has officially dropped their single “Sentirte Aquí.” The band rapidly rose in 2023 and early 2024 with their pop-punk, hyperpop, and hardcore-infused tracks such as “Afuera De Tu Casa,” “Me Caga Quererte,” “Te Wa Matar,” and more. Read more: senses Unleash Debut Hopeless Records Single “every little thing” luzer shares of their thrilling announcement, “Signing to Hopeless Records feels like a dream come true. So many artists we look up to and listen to on a daily basis work or have worked… Read more »

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UNWELL “Trip The Wire” In New Single

UNWELL has made their Pure Noise Records debut with their ferocious and soaring new single, “Trip The Wire.” “If you’ve ever loved the feeling of rage, this is the song to put on while you absolutely lose your shit,” frontman Matt Copley shares in a press release. “‘Trip The Wire’’s that song that’s gonna give you that extra punch when you need it most.” Blending searing instrumentation with Copley’s striking vocal versatility, “Trip The Wire” combines the raw intensity of post-hardcore, channeling its visceral energy while balancing it with the anthemic, melodic highs of pop-punk. The track’s dynamic shifts are… Read more »

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Mark Hoppus Announces Refreshing Memoir, ‘Fahrenheit-182’

blink-182 co-frontman and bassist Mark Hoppus has announced that he “wrote a book! And it’s terrific.” The announcement of his “refreshing memoir,” Fahrenheit-182, came today, Monday, September 16, via an infomercial-style video posted to Hoppus’ personal social media platforms. In the video, Hoppus shares, “This book has everything… It’s got skateboarding. It’s got punk rock. It’s got ‘90s music. But that’s not all!” He continues, “Pre-order now, and we’ll throw in—at no extra charge to you: Anxiety! Depression! Band breakups! Loss of self! Suicidal thoughts and ideation! And, of course, everyone’s favorite: Cancer! This shit gets dark.” He concludes the… Read more »