In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome a true powerhouse of modern pop, the incredible JESSIA! Known for her boundary-pushing lyrics and infectious energy, JESSIA has taken the music world by storm with her unique blend of raw emotion and catchy hooks. From her breakthrough hit “I’m Not Pretty” to her latest EP, “Okay With Every Part,”- she’s been a breath of fresh air in the industry.
Following the September 6 release of Disney’s A Whole New Sound pop-punk compilation album, Yellowcard took to EPCOT’s Eat To The Beat Series on September 8 and 9 and performed their rendition of Aladdin‘s “A Whole New World” featuring Against The Current‘s Chrissy Costanza. Coming up on October 11 and 12, We The Kings is slated to perform at EPCOT as well. They may just play their cover “Go The Distance” from Hercules. Check out the Yellowcard‘s and Costanza’s “A Whole New World” live performance at Disney via a TikTok, courtesy of @kittymahoney02. “There is nothing in my life that keeps… Read more »
After announcing their upcoming 8123 dates in late August, The Maine has officially shared details of who is set to support them on the lineup. “Proud to present 8123 Fest 2025! We love these artists and can’t wait to share the stage,” the band shared on Instagram. On January 17, ticket holders can see Diva Bleach, Veronica Everheart, Grayscale, Bad Suns, and a surprise guest. Plus, The Maine will do full play-throughs of both 2015’s American Candy and 2023’s The Maine. Then, on January 18, festival goers can watch Practically People, CLIFFDIVER, Hellogoodbye, Real Friends, Charlotte Sands, and The Starting Line. Then, The… Read more »
Ahead of the release of their sophomore record Things Are Different Now due out on September 27, Rain City Drive is back with their new single, “Concrete Closure,” via Thriller Records. The LP will also feature previously-released singles “Over Me,” “Neverbloom,” “Frozen,” and “Medicate Me,” a collaboration with Dayseeker’s Rory Rodrigue Lead vocalist Matt McAndrew notes, ”’Concrete Closure‘ aims to capture the frustration of ending a relationship with someone who, under the pretense of seeking closure, is merely trying to prolong the breakup and find a way back into your life. Even when it’s clear that the chapter needs to be closed for… Read more »
Spiritbox is back with their first new track of 2024, “Soft Spine” out via Pale Chord in partnership with Rise Records. Previously, the act dropped The Fear of Fear EP in November 2023 as well as their “Cobra” rock remix with Megan Thee Stallion. The Daniel Braunstein-produced track sees Courtney LaPlante at her most ferocious and unabashedly raw. “I am a witness to your regicide/The dissolution of your soft spine/You all deserve each other,” she screams. Check out Spiritbox’s “Soft Spine” below. Beginning on September 12 in Tampa, you can catch Spiritbox and Gojira as they support Korn on a massive… Read more »
Alexander O’Connor, better known as Rex Orange County, was Downtown LA’s man of the hour last night. In celebration of his latest album, The Alexander Technique, an intimate crowd gathered at Pico Union Project, where Rex performed about a dozen songs. Grinning ear to ear while four years of work finally came to fruition. Rex commented, “This is an album I’ve wanted to put out for so long, and I’m incredibly pleased it’s out now.” ‘The Alexander Technique’ has been in development since 2020, making it the longest-coming and most defining work of Rex’s career. His previous album, Who Cares?,… Read more »
On Episode #304 of Wesam’s World, we have Actor and Comedian Trent Mason! Alright friends, strap in to your stolen cars and grab your popcorn. This episode is gonna be one of the most INSANE stories you’ve ever heard.
M. Night Shyamalan COULD NEVER!
Kicking off their end-summer-into-fall headlining tour today in Washington D.C., Charly Bliss has unleashed the quirky lyric video for “I’m Not Dead.” The single appears on the group’s most recent album, FOREVER. Eva Hendricks explains, “I wrote this song at the start of COVID when I thought I was going to die, and I was sad that I hadn’t partied more, if this was truly the end.” Dan Shure of Charly Bliss served as the video director and shared, “We thought this song needed a music video. Eva and I have both become huge fans of Murder She Wrote, so… Read more »
After being shelved by Warner Bros. in 2019, the chances of a Beetlejuice sequel were meek. Then, in 2022, the Juice received a hell-mary when Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment revived those hopes by partnering with Warner Bros. to produce it. Today, the world waits anxiously for the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice theatrical release. Here’s what fans and critics have to say so far. The 81st Venice Film Festival kicked off last Wednesday, August 28, with the premiere of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The Sequel, which received a 4-minute 35-second standing ovation, set the bar high for this for its worldwide release. Director Tim… Read more »
Kicking off later this month, Teenage Joans are scheduled to join Sleeping With Sirens on the Let’s Cheers To This Tour, which will celebrate the group’s 2011 sophomore album. The tour will mark Teenage Joans’ return to the States following their Australian co-headlining tour alongside Between You & Me, which is slated to conclude this week on September 7. In addition to Teenage Joans, UK stalwarts Holding Absence will also be returning Stateside to support Sleeping With Sirens’ celebratory tour. Holding Absence shares on social media today, September 3, “Venues selling out and tickets running low for our return to… Read more »
