Following the release of her latest EP, Headsplit, which Maggie Lindemann dropped earlier this year at the start of International Women’s Month, the dark pop songstress has issued a captivating cover of Paramore’s 2008 single “Decode.” The song, which premiered in October 2008 on Stephenie Meyer’s website, served as the lead original track for the inaugural Twilight film adaptation. Sharing the “Decode” cover on her social platforms, Lindemann writes, “you asked, so you shall receive my decode cover out on youtube now iloveyouuu @paramore” In her cover of “Decode,” Lindemann’s delivery is both powerful and poignant, capturing a similar emotional… Read more »
As long as “Alien’s Exist,” Tom DeLonge of blink-182 will have a guitar in his hand. The iconic guitarist is putting his signature Starcaster® in the hands of fans, thanks to Fender. The signature release marks his second with the brand and costs $1,199.99. The Starcaster comes in four different colorways: Shoreline Gold, Olympic White, Surf Green, and Shell Pink. DeLonge first premiered the Squier® Starcaster® in 2022, and as an experienced musician in a pop-punk band, he’s got to amp up some of the features of his instrument. “I made some changes to the original Starcaster®; I’ve streamlined the… Read more »
Can you believe it’s been 20 years since Underoath released their breakout fourth studio album, They’re Only Chasing Safety? Neither can we. Spencer Chamberlain‘s debut release with the band was launched with their leading single, “Reinventing Your Exit,” with the full album arriving on June 15, 2004. To celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the album’s release, Underoath will be hitting the road on tour this summer with Static Dress as support. Not only will the band perform They’re Only Chasing Safety in full, but they will also be performing a secondary set of fan-voted tracks unique to each night… Read more »
If you grew up in the ’90s, you may remember the Orange County pop-punk quartet Home Grown. Even though they haven’t played in almost two decades, the band is reuniting to play a show right in their home state. In a recent announcement, Home Grown shared that they will be joining The Starting Line for a show in the summer. Their Instagram post captions reads: “WE’RE BACK! after 19 years of not playing, we have finally decided to reunite and regain the throne as the Kings of Pop. our first show will be with @thestartinglinerock at the Novo Theater on… Read more »
After teasing fans with their first new music in 13 years and their first independent release in 25 years, Thursday has unleashed their captivating new single, “Application For Release From The Dream.” Clocking in at an impressive four minutes and 29 seconds, the atmospheric release marks a monumental moment for the band as they assert their artistic independence with fervor nearly three decades since their inception. With a soaring anthemic chorus that echoes their signature style as well as their growth, Thursday’s latest release adds a refreshing layer to their illustrious discography. In a thread published to their X (formerly… Read more »
It seems indicative of U.S. divorce trends that we could reasonably add National Ex-Spouse Day to the calendar between the bookends of April Fool’s Day and 4/20. Lo and behold, April 14 stands as the designated date for reflection on the heels of romantic dissolution. Officially, it’s a day to assuage anger and practice forgiveness—but let’s be real here: that’s about as engaging as a rainy day lecture on the history of watching paint dry. In the interest of feeding our delusion of music being a cure-all, we’ve opted for a decidedly more “teenage angst” approach in celebrating the sanctioned… Read more »
Taylor Acorn is kicking ass and taking names, as per usual. The alt-pop-punk star just began her headlining tour through the U.S. and dropped her brand-new single “Greener.” In theme with color, the new track serves as an optimistic follow-up to “Gray.” “‘Greener has to be one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written! I wanted this song to capture a feeling of revelation in that ‘grass is greener’ turn of phrase that we all know — and I think the music video does a great job in showcasing it too,” Acorn shares. She continues, “We all go through struggles… Read more »
Ahead of the release of his forthcoming sophomore album, When The Music Stops, jxdn has unveiled his Spotify Singles cover of Coldplay’s iconic 2000 single, “Yellow.” Before jxdn’s cover release, “Yellow” became the sixth Coldplay video to enter YouTube’s Billion Views Club and currently boasts 1,052,037,012 views as of publication. “Yellow” is also currently one of several Coldplay songs in Spotify’s Billions Club. Taking on the Coldplay classic, which harbors a melancholy essence, jxdn revitalizes it with a burst of pop-punk vibrancy, offering a refreshing interpretation. His vocals infuse the opening verse with a natural croon, breathing new life into… Read more »
Get ready to set your Top 8 because Myspace is SO back! Scene Queen has teamed up with 6ARELYHUMAN on their new track, “Stuck.” It’s a modern iteration of the best elements of the mid-2000s electro-alt scene while giving it a sweet hyper-pop twist. Read more: Bring Me The Horizon Tease ‘POST HUMAN: NeX GEn’ Release The music video for the song is an old-school house party with strobes, puffed-up hair, and, of course, a rivalry between the two singers. Layered lyrics behind the confrontation in the small space capture the true essence of scene-kid energy: “So what’s good you… Read more »
In preparation for the highly anticipated event of the summer, the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Letdown. seized the spotlight at the idobi Radio Studios in Los Angeles, CA, for a heavenly stripped-back rendition of “Love Is A Weapon.” The track was issued as a standalone single in 2021 before the group’s 2023 breakout full-length, Crying In The Shower. Armed with two acoustic guitars and the rhythmic pulse of a cajón percussion, Letdown. unveils a transformative interpretation of “Love Is A Weapon.” Stripping away the synth-heavy and full-band layers that defined its original format, the group infuses the track with… Read more »
