Rise Against fans, rejoice! The storied Chicago punk rockers have announced their forthcoming fall 2024 tour dates across North America. The tour is scheduled to kick off on October 14 in Denver, CO, run for 27 shows, and conclude on November 22 in Del Mar, CA. “We can’t wait to head out this fall with some old friends and new friends,” the band shares in a press release. “Since we’ll be playing some venues we haven’t played in a while, we thought we’d also dust off some songs we haven’t played in some time.” Presale tickets will be available tomorrow,… Read more »
FELICITY is in their “Lovesick Blues” era across their shimmering new single. Their latest offering marks the group’s second release of the year following the success of their collaborative track, “Charlie Sheen,” alongside Point North’s Jon Lundin in February. “‘Lovesick Blues’ is one of our favorite songs we’ve written,” the band shares in a press release. “We feel like it’s one of those timeless songs accessible to all generations. Many of our songs are geared toward a specific demographic. Our heavier songs might be for metal heads or a pop-punk anthem for the Warped Tour purist, but with ‘Lovesick Blues,’… Read more »
With only a few short months standing between us and the highly anticipated new Stand Atlantic album, WAS HERE, the Aussie darlings have treated fans to the mesmerizing allure of their latest single, “LOVE U ANYWAY.” Accompanied by a swoon-worthy music video, “LOVE U ANYWAY” delivers a double dose of intoxicating passion that’s as irresistibly sugary-sweet as it is captivating. Departing from their signature pop-punk sound, Stand Atlantic unveils a softer side in “LOVE U ANYWAY,” showcasing the versatility and depth of the four-piece. With its infectious melodies, the track marks an exciting new chapter on WAS HERE. “‘love u… Read more »
Ahead of their forthcoming live album, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes have launched a bold reimagining of Olivia Rodrigo’s 2021 smash hit, “good 4 u.” “Since our usual audience is, well, decidedly not 15, we felt obligated to learn a song from this whole new… millennium thing,” frontman Spike Slawson shares in a press release. “After deep reflection and questionable late-night pop radio binges, we determined ‘good 4 u’ perfectly captured our band’s values, integrity, and, uh, musical stylings.” Opening the recording, vocalist Slawson says, “We’re a band of all ages, of all genres, and this song is proof.… Read more »
Forget Punk Goes Pop! YUNGBLUD has released his version of the 1979 KISS classic “I Was Made For Lovin’ You.” The song is set to be featured in The Fall Guy, starring Oscar-nominated actors Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, and arriving on May 3. The emotional cover features a black-and-white video posted to his Instagram on Wednesday, May 1. In contrast to the original legendary rock, high-octane sound, Dominic Harrison, aka YUNGBLUD, takes a somber yet sultry approach, leading us to a new perspective of the track. Additionally, the slow-moving beat, paired with softened vocals, ushers listeners in while paying… Read more »
Yours Truly has channeled a new era in their latest single, “Sour.” The Australian act is also sweetening the deal for fans with the announcement of their forthcoming album, TOXIC!, which will be released on August 16 via UNFD. With aggressive vocals and catchy instrumentation, “Sour” showcases vocalist Mikaila Delgado’s adeptness in maneuvering between sounds. Read more: Between You & Me And Knuckle Puck Issue “Kill My Vibe” Video Beginning with an intoxicating guitar riff, the track quickly ramps up. Delgado’s voice captures the essence of sultry anger that builds into a guitar breakdown. With soft, coy whispers of “sour”… Read more »
Following the arrival of their most recent six-track EP, SH!T YEAH, which dropped earlier this month, Aussie natives Between You & Me have launched the official accompanying video for “Kill My Vibe,” which features Chicago pop-punkers Knuckle Puck. Acting as both the opening track of the collection and a standout amongst the tracklisting, “Kill My Vibe” is an infectious, dance-worthy tune that will worm its way into the deepest crevices of your brain. At the time of the track’s release at the start of April 2024, the band shared on X (formerly Twitter), “I literally grew up listening to Knuckle… Read more »
Following their departure from FEVER 333 in 2022, guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta are back to share their new project, House Of Protection. “It’s Supposed To Hurt” marks their debut and is produced by ex-Bring Me The Horizon‘s Jordan Fish. The stellar duo are now signed to Red Bull Records. Initially, they dropped their first (literally) fiery teaser on April 22 and rapidly gained thousands of Instagram followers. On “It’s Supposed To Hurt,” both Improta and Harrison show off their vocal prowess. They offer a unique mix of grungey, dissonant verses and yearning screams in the chorus. House… Read more »
Action/Adventure has released their new song, “REAL JUICER HOURS” via Pure Noise Records. The track bursts with juicy, hardcore riffs, intertwined with with brightly aggressive vocals that infuse a fresh perspective into their traditional pop-punk sound. They demonstrate their ability to showcase their heavier influences on the new single, all while staying true to their roots. The music video reveals the Chicago act attempting to bake and cook their way through the song. Spaghetti flies and hits the band while they perform before rolling into a Kublai Khan, Knocked Loose-inspired guitar breakdown. With electrifying instrumental work from guitarist, Brompton Jackson,… Read more »
It’s not a phase, mom! That’s basically what the 2025 Emo’s Not Dead Cruise lineup says. The Used headlines the tropical excursion with BoysLikeGirls, Chiodos, Hawthorne Heights, and many more donning bathing suits to surf the ocean waves. While pre-sale is sold out, staterooms will be released weekly on Fridays at 8 AM PT. Tropical emos who love the sun and heat can set their eyes on docking in Miami, FL on February 4, 2025, and embarking on the sea to Nassau, Bahamas through February 8. Along with the headliners, include the second scheduled show for pop-punkers, Hey Monday. Frontwoman… Read more »
