The Queens Of Metal are officially back! After more than 13 years since their last major release, Kittie has launched a new chapter of the band. The all-female group has issued their brand new single, “Eyes Wide Open.” Along with the new track and accompanying music video, the four-piece has also announced their signing to Sumerian Records. Sumerian Records heavily teased the new track across their socials over the past week leading up to the official launch. From the introductory notes, it’s clear that Kittie is back in full swing. The group reignite through a range of their signature crashing… Read more »
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the pop-punk duo girlfriends, comprised of Travis Mills and Nick Gross, has unveiled their sugary-sweet new single, “shut up & kiss me.” The new release marks their debut single arriving via Verswire since the pair’s signing with the VC-modeled company at the end of 2023. The duo’s latest offering is a spirited anthem that delves into the fearless pursuit of love. Infused with the energetic pulse of pop punk’s forefathers, “shut up & kiss me” draws clear inspiration from blink-182 and Green Day, subtly paying homage to their influence through the band’s nuanced songwriting.… Read more »
Jakobs Castle has dropped his single “2 Hours Ago” along with a music video that combines vintage and modernity to deliver a cyber-surf vibe. The track is off of his upcoming debut album, Enter: The Castle, out on April 12 via Epitaph Records. “I stopped giving a fuck 2 hours ago/Now I feel better,” kicks off the chorus, but it isn’t being said in an aggressive tone. The delivery vocalist Jakob Nowell emits equates to shrugging off negativity and rolling around the boardwalk on your penny board. “Everybody needs to stop giving a fuck, sometimes,” the alt-indie artist says. Mixing… Read more »
If you weren’t on the 2024 ShipRocked Cruise, you missed out on a dazzling collab from Afterlife and Dayseeker. Luckily, you can find a snippet of the crossover on Afterlife’s Instagram page. Lead singer Tyler Levenson joined Dayseeker during their set to add screams to 2022’s “Dreamstate” from Dark Sun. In an Instagram Reels caption, Afterlife said, “It’s one of those ‘you just had to be there’ moments!” Maybe if we watch the video enough times, they’ll drop the full live track on YouTube. Fingers crossed! Check out the performance below. Of course, ShipRocked was jam-packed with fun. The cruise… Read more »
On February 10, Paramore announced that they have been named as Ambassadors for Record Store Day 2024. “The discovery of music was always meant to be romantic. Indie record shops are some of the only spaces we’ve at that offer tangible, tactile experience of music discovery,” the band said in an Instagram post. “In this world that feels more disconnected and hostile than ever, it feels important to remain in touch (literally) with what inspires us, empowers us. or simply brings us joy. Thankfully, for all our sakes, there still survives among the chaos, the purity and radical simplicity of… Read more »
Offering their third preview of their forthcoming full-length Gothic Summer, The Veronicas have dropped their groovy, get-on-your-feet new single, “Here To Dance.” The Aussie twins’ new single arrives following last year’s “Perfect” and “Detox.” Unlike previous glimpses of Gothic Summer, characterized by their pop-rock-infused sound and taps into their roots, “Here To Dance” introduces a vibrant, funk-driven rhythm. With its infectious bassline compelling you to hit the dance floor, the lyrics further ignite the urge to move—and to dance like no one’s watching. Read more: Meet Me @ The Altar Shares Their Favorite BIPOC Musicians In The Scene “This song… Read more »
After releasing a mesmerizing sole single in 2023, Boys Of Fall has returned with two exciting bits of news today! Marking their first full collection of new music, the four-piece pop-punk group is expected to release their fourth studio album, which is self-titled, on April 26. Additionally, the group has also shared that their debut single from the album, “Stray,” will arrive on streaming platforms on March 1. Of their forthcoming self-titled record, vocalist Michael Martenson—who produced, mixed, and mastered the entire album—shares, “I don’t even know where to start. To think we’d get to four albums is something none… Read more »
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month by empowering and amplifying the voices in our music community, it’s crucial to remember that embracing diversity—whether that includes people of color, women, nonbinary individuals, or LGBTQIA+ voices—is essential every day and not just throughout the 28-30 day monthly calendar period designated for celebrating these individuals. We caught up with the empowering, progressive, pop-punk three-piece Meet Me @ The Altar on February 1 while they were performing in Cleveland, Ohio, to chat with them about diversity and the celebration of marginalized voices. Throughout the day we spent with MMATA and their electrifying… Read more »
Richmond, Virginia-based grunge, pop-punk ensemble Telltale is showing off their literary wisdom in an Edgar Allan Poe-inspired track and music video, “EDDY,” via Rude Records. The new single is preceded by the hyperpop-infused “Cardinals” and emo-tinged “Otherside.“ Telltale offers spine-tingling visuals as they recount Poe’s timeless spooky tales in “EDDY.” You can see glimpses of the tell-tale heart, itself. Appropriately, Poe did actually live in Richmond, and a museum for the author is currently located in the Virginia city. Combining gritty modern rock guitar tones with a euphoria-inducing hardcore breakdown, this song has a little bit of everything—especially if you’re… Read more »
To celebrate Black History Month, Donny Lloyd, the exceptionally talented guitarist of the bubblegum pink pop-punk duo Honey Revenge, immerses us in a reflection on the impactful Black musicians and artists who have played a pivotal role in shaping and enriching their artistic journey through the music industry. From discovering a kindred spirit and fellow pink-guitar virtuoso in Marc Okubo, the guitarist of Veil Of Maya, to drawing inspiration from the musical legacy of their own flesh and blood within their mother’s musical repertoire, Donny has curated a soundscape that spans a diverse spectrum of Black musicians. These influences not… Read more »
