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Six Acts That You Simply Cannot Miss At Slam Dunk Festival
Slam Dunk Festival is back this weekend, with a massive line-up boasting the best of alternative culture. Here’s who you simply need to see.
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Slam Dunk Festival is back this weekend, with a massive line-up boasting the best of alternative culture. Here’s who you simply need to see.
As the sun was setting over the Rose Bowl on May 13, nostalgic indie rock filled the Southern California air. Just Like Heaven, the single-day indie rock festival was in full swing across two stages in Pasadena’s canyons. The day was filled with sunshine and legends of the indie scene, punctuated by a visceral performance from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to close out the night. When the lineup was announced, Just Like Heaven instantly became one of the most interesting draws of the season. Single-day, genre-specific festivals are thriving in the modern music festival industry. At just over $125, festival-goers… Read more »
Tina Turner, the legendary “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” has passed away at the age of 83. Born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Brownsville, TN, Turner defied conventions and broke barriers to become one of the most influential and beloved entertainers of all time. Read more: Yellowcard Announce 5 Song EP “Childhood Eyes” The official announcement of her passing was made on her official Instagram account, where it expressed deep sadness over the loss of the music icon. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” the post reads. “With her music… Read more »
May is Asian American or Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, and it would be terribly remiss of us to not cover that in this column.
The world’s favorite pop-punk group, Magnolia Park have announced a run of headline shows around their appearance at Four Chord Music Festival today. The band will be joined by Broadside and 408 as supporting acts. This line-up makes total sense, as Magnolia Park and 408 have taken to TikTok and Instagram in the last two weeks to promote and tease and upcoming collaboration track. They posted a humorous video showcasing 408 saying the now meme-worthy phrase, “Did we just write the pop punk song of the summer?” before cutting to MagPark responding with “No, WE just wrote the pop punk… Read more »
Coming to your ears this July 7th is the newest effort by Yellowcard! Today the iconic pop-punk band announced their new five song EP Childhood Eyes. The band have been teasing the release of title track since earlier this month, and finally told fans today that the song will be dropping on May 31st. Yellowcard has shared the information that the EP will feature two heavy-hitting artists. Vic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil and Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional will both lend their vocals for appearances on the collection. This wonderful news comes just before the band embarks on their… Read more »
NOAHFINNCE has shared a viciously relatable new track, all about knowing you’re heading for a breakdown but not doing anything about it.
On her latest single “666,” Anna Shoemaker showcases her claim as the new angel guide, urging listeners to pay attention to the signs. Released through +1 Records, the gritty track and accompanying black-and-white video depict Shoemaker’s journey from the woods to inner peace. According to Shoemaker, her new single serves as a clear sign for redirection. “If you’re looking for a sign, this is it,” Shoemaker shares. “666 signals a need for redirection. I like that people see these numbers as something evil or dark…as I think most people are afraid of change. You can’t control what people think or… Read more »
Childhood friends Max Rafter and Sam Huntington are the masterminds behind the avant-pop duo, Crooks & Nannies. The group have announced their new album Real Life due out August 25th and shared a brand new track, “Temper” today. Musically the duo slams against the contours of modern emo & 90s college rock. They toy with tropes of country songwriting while threading through elements of electronic music & alt-pop. The new track nods to the feeling you may get from listening to the Juno soundtrack, that comfortable and twangy essence of whimsical folk rock. Vocalist and guitarist Max Rafter shares on… Read more »
Earlier this month, Sleeping With Sirens commemorated the 12-year anniversary of their highly acclaimed sophomore album, Let’s Cheers To This. The album, which features standout tracks such as “If You Can’t Hang,” “A Trophy Fathers Trophy Son,” and “All My Heart,” has now achieved yet another milestone: it has been certified Gold in the United States. Released on May 10, 2011, Let’s Cheers To This successfully captured the same fiery spirit and lightning-in-a-bottle feeling that their debut album, With Ears To See And Eyes To Hear, had brought forth. Let’s Cheers To This showcased Sleeping With Sirens‘ distinctive sound, seamlessly… Read more »
