Love doesn’t always feel like there are butterflies in your stomach. In fact, the emotions can feel so overwhelming that it’s like you’re diving headfirst into the concrete every time they say your name. LØLØ is expressing this relatable sensation in her latest single, “faceplant.” Co-written by Grammy-nominated writer Mike Robinson and pop-rock songstress Marisa Maino, the track is reminiscent of early 2000s guitar-driven bangers such as “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World but adds a modern pop production. It encaptures LØLØ’s “take-no-prisoners” attitude and fiery writing perspective through fun vocal delays and unexpected harmonies. Just take a look at… Read more »
To celebrate the return of ‘Loki,’ we’ve highlighted a few bands who were once on top of the world but have seemingly become a nostalgic memory, left sitting like sand on the bottom of an hourglass, lost in the depths of our iPod nanos.
blink-182 is back at it again! The world-dominating pop-punk trio has just released their bouncy new track “Dance With Me,” marking the third single off of their upcoming album, ONE MORE TIME…. Combining their quintessential blend of loud guitars, non-stop drum fills, and rebellious vocals, the song brings blink-182 back to its roots through a feel-good and danceable arrangement. The music video for “Dance With Me” is a love letter to the iconic American punk rock band, The Ramones. Dressed in their finest leather jackets and black wigs à la Ramones leader Joey Ramone, blink-182 parodies the band’s iconic 1981… Read more »
After dropping two highly-anticipated singles last month, our iconic pop-punk trio are keeping the momentum with the announcement of a third brand new track. blink-182 took to TikTok and Instagram Reels this morning to share a teaser of their upcoming single, “DANCE WITH ME” slated to drop this Wednesday, October 4th along with a fresh music video. This new tune will serve as the fourth single from their upcoming eleventh studio album, ONE MORE TIME… following the title track, “MORE THAN YOU KNOW” and last year’s single, “EDGING“. After all of the teasing and hype surrounding the announcement of the… Read more »
Fueled By Ramen trio Meet Me @ The Altar might be winding down from their tour support 5 Seconds Of Summer, but they’re not stopping the fun. Today, the “Garden” artists launched a deluxe edition of their debut LP Past // Present // Future, as well as a brand-new music video. Featuring bouncy basslines and urgent pop-punk vocal screams courtesy of their dynamic vocalist Edith Victoria, the band reveals their musical maturity on the deluxe track music video for “Changes.” Check out the new vintage-inspired video below. Other new tracks featured on the extended album include “Give It Up,” “Take… Read more »
There’s finally a chill in the air, and we all know what that means: Halloween is on its way. Whether you enjoy dressing up for parties or hosting a horror movie night from the comfort of your couch, there’s something for everyone to take part in. Better yet, there are plenty of alternative bands and artists that find their inspiration in the spooky season. This doesn’t mean that they are carving pumpkins or telling ghost stories. Many bands in our scene incorporate paranormal or horror imagery and themes into their releases. This can take the form of voodoo dolls (The… Read more »
408 fans, rejoice! Their cheeky new single “Break Up With Your Girlfriend” is officially available on all streaming platforms. Exclusively premiering on idobi Radio’s Gone Fishkin, the track is reminiscent of 90’s radio pop-rock: A time when Third Eye Blind and Matchbox Twenty were taking over the airwaves. Its bouncy arrangement and infectious vocal melodies juxtapose the more melancholy themes of the song. “Break Up With Your Girlfriend” is about questioning whether or not your significant other is the right one for you and concluding that someone else could be your true puzzle piece. 408 shares the deeper meaning behind… Read more »
Following his departure from Neck Deep in 2018, Fil Thorpe—one half of World’s First Cinema—was ready to take time away from the pop-punk world that had been his life for the previous 6+ years. Under the name Prblm Chld, Thorpe explored his interest in electronic music and began releasing several singles at the beginning of 2019. This is when he also embraced his love for film and began creating sync music (the music you hear in a commercial or between scenes on reality TV). At this time, Thorpe met John Sinclair at a friend’s party. Sinclair is an artist with… Read more »
When an artist gets quiet, it typically means one of two things. Either they are taking a break to reset the creative juices or putting their blood, sweat, and tears into a new collection of songs. In Billie Eilish’s case, the latter is true. In an interview with Westwood One’s ‘The Cookout,’ a radio show via SiriusXM, the pop star excitedly shares that she is in the “final stages” of making “a whole album of music.” While this doesn’t mean the record is ready to drop tomorrow, Eilish promises fans that “lots of music is coming” in the future. “It… Read more »
It’s hard to say goodbye to the past and focus on the future. Whether this means letting go of a toxic relationship or moving on from what’s comfortable, change can be scary. However, this fear makes us realize that a situation is worth changing. Knuckle Puck is tackling these complex emotions head-on with their new single, “Losing What We Love.” The title track introduces fans to the sonic experience fans will have on their forthcoming LP, which drops October 20 via Pure Noise Records. Done with sugarcoating life’s highs and inevitable lows, the pop-punk band taps into an honest new… Read more »
