The alternative Australian music collab of your dreams is here. Stand Atlantic teamed up with Polaris to fuse metalcore and pop-punk in their new single “CRIMINAL” with a corresponding music video. The track is set to appear on Stand Atlantic‘s forthcoming record WAS HERE, due out August 23 via Hopeless Records. “’CRIMINAL’ is a small insight into how it can feel to be in this industry. It sometimes feels like you gotta keep your life a certain level of fucked up so you can make art that comes from a real place,” Stand Atlantic vocalist Bonnie Fraser says. “I found… Read more »
Following the recent April 26 release of I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1.5), Teddy Swims is back with a reimagination of fan-favorite track “The Door” featuring Argentinian icon Tiago PZK. The “Lose Control” artist shared, “It’s been crazy seeing my music spread throughout the world, especially in Latin America. I remember when I first saw my songs being translated into Spanish – it was a surreal experience. I knew I wanted to add a new dynamic to this track and am so excited to have Tiago joining me on it.” Tiago PZK also shared more about his work on the track noting,… Read more »
Grab your Dramamine and buckle up. Calling All Captains has shared the music video for their new single, “Wallflower,” which marks the first track released from their upcoming EP, (e)motion sickness. The 6-track collection will be available on July 19 via New Damage Records. “‘Wallflower’ is a song about how hard it can be to be in a relationship or maintain friendships while dealing with depression,” vocalist Luc Gauthier shares.”The sentiment that ‘nothing could ever fix me’ while simultaneously looking for a reason to be happy is the exact juxtaposition of being comfortable in your sadness but knowing it can’t… Read more »
There aren’t many bands contending with The Killers for the widest breadth of sonic profile. Since the day that cage door opened, they’ve strayed worlds away from their grit-and-glam ethos of post-punk revival. The trek’s seen them over the washboard roads of heartland rock, through flashbangs of synth-driven pop, and the wildflower fields on the softer side of folk. And still, now 20 years removed from their Hot Fuss debut, they continue to fire off their early staples with the same love-scorned ferocity that had first lit the fuse. In celebration of the bi-decadal anniversary today, June 7, we reached… Read more »
Since the day “Misery Business” became the anthem of a generation, it became a cliche rite of passage for female pop-rock vocalists to be compared to Hayley Williams upon entering the pop-rock scene. Whether they truly resemble the neon-haired powerhouse or not, the inevitable comparisons are unrelenting. It is simultaneously flattering and frustrating as these artists strive to create identities of their own in a brutally competitive industry. If you are a fan of powerful vocalists and the unique flair of pop-rock, I implore you to listen to these 10 femme pop-rock artists of the modern era. Each one possesses… Read more »
Avril Lavigne is currently on her Greatest Hits tour run with Simple Plan, Royal & The Serpent, and more special guests. Though, on June 1, the “Complicated” singer surprised Las Vegas attendees at the MGM Grand Garden Arena with none other than Sum 41 vocalist Deryck Whibley. The two ex-spouses and fellow pop-punk legends went on to perform “In Too Deep” together. Lavigne introduced the performance saying, “Tonight, we have a special guest and he plays guitar in one of my favorite bands and your favorite bands.” Check out the full video below captured by YouTube user Patrick Hogan. Avril… Read more »
Diva Bleach is kicking off hot girl summer in style with the release of shimmering pop-punk single, “Hate Me” via InVogue Records. The new track follows up alt-pop bangers “Torn In Two,” “Kiss Her Goodbye” and “Out Of My Head.” “‘Hate Me’ is about being unapologetically yourself despite what anyone else might think,” lead vocalist Sydney Roten says. “Second chances thrown away/It’s not for me, why would I stay?/Forget all I’ve ever known/I kinda hope that they all hate me,” Roten sings. Check out the starry, vibrant duo in their new music video below. Diva Bleach is heading out this… Read more »
With YUNGBLUD’s inaugural BLUDFEST just around the corner, the UK mainstay has announced another wave of artists joining the lineup. “Our world. Our movement. The biggest gathering of our culture is happening August 11th and this is the BLUDFEST FULL LINE UP,” he shares. “just wait till you see what we have planned… i can’t fookin wait.” Joining the already-stacked cast will be fellow UK pop-punker NOAHFINNCE, Landon Barker (the son of blink-182 drummer Travis Barker), and Hannah Grae. In addition to the recently announced performers, the festival will also feature headliner YUNGBLUD, Lil Yachty, Soft Play, Nessa Barrett, The… Read more »
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, BottleRock Napa Valley ticketholders had the chance to see thrilling performances from Dominic Fike, Queens Of The Stone Age, Stephen Sanchez, and more. Additionally, those watching The Offspring‘s set had the chance to witness a once-in-a-lifetime crossover: The Offspring featuring the day’s headliner, Ed Sheeran. The “Shape Of You” singer joined the band onstage to perform “Million Miles Away.” Ahead of Sheeran walking onstage, the band joked, “[He’s] some young up-and-comer kid, you know, I think he’s got a future.” Say what you will, but Sheeran is a true punk at heart. Sheeran shared, “The… Read more »
As Carly Cosgrove prepares for the release of their forthcoming full-length album, The Cleanest Of Houses Are Empty, which will arrive via Wax Bodega on June 14, the Philadelphia natives has unveiled their new single, “Fluff My Pillow.” Singer/guitarist Lucas Naylor shares, “‘Fluff My Pillow’ puts a spin on lethargy by portraying it in an enticing way.” Opening through a gentle yet steady array of guitar strums and muted drums, “Fluff My Pillow” quickly transforms into a pop-punk rallying cry of romanticization. The track continues to grow with fervor and becomes a sonic assault of vocal coos. Check out “Fluff… Read more »
