Halloween season is upon us! One of the most festive ways to get in the spirit is with a playlist that embodies the haunts, chills, thrills, and spooks that await us in October. Here are 15 essential spooky rock songs to get your Halloween playlist started. Misfits — “Scream!” The Misfits have been unprecedented pioneers of the horror punk genre since the 1970s with their immaculate blend of horror-themed lyrics, imagery, and wardrobe. Any of their songs can be considered vital for your Halloween playlist. This just happens to be a top track and personal favorite. AFI — “Halloween” In… Read more »
Recent Pure Noise Records signees Ben Quad are gearing up to release their 5-track EP Ephemera on October 25. On October 7, the band revealed the title track of their forthcoming record, which was preceded by “You’ll Get Nothing And Like It” and “Your Face As An Effigy.” The band shares that “Ephemera” is the “the boiling point of the record. All beauty and happiness in the world seem to be tainted by capitalism (“Why does every flower wilt away?”). We, as victims of a negligent system, can only ask ourselves why we continue to accept perpetual cruelty. The final chorus… Read more »
Life comes at you fast and music news can break even quicker. With all the announcements that happen in a single day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are hitting the road, and all the mayhem that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week we keep track of the latest in new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business, to scene staples with so much more to deliver. This week, we heard singles from a plethora… Read more »
If you didn’t get a chance to grab a record from the first Saosin self-titled vinyl drop, you’re in luck. Smartpunk Records just announced a re-pressing of the iconic album that is set to arrive by late November and early December. Plus, according to the label website, “This pressing features updated artwork housed in a die-cut gatefold jacket with a printed inner sleeve. And who knows, you might be able to hear an extra song at the end of Side B :).” Bassist Chris Sorenson shares, “We have always wanted to add a personal touch to a vinyl release of this record,… Read more »
It’s been a whirlwind week for The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess artist Chappell Roan. The artist took to TikTok this week to explain why she’s not endorsing a candidate for the 2024 election but will be voting for Kamala Harris. Obviously, this caused lots of online discourse, some in bad faith. Though, this is not the only “controversy” she’s recently encountered. In August, the singer took to social media to discuss boundaries with fans and “fans.” She said, “I don’t care that abuse and harassment, stalking, whatever, is a normal thing to do to people who are… Read more »
Following their signing to Pure Noise Records and releasing “You’ll Get Nothing And Like It,” Ben Quad is back with new single “Your Face As An Effigy.” Plus, they dropped the news that an EP is on the way. The 5-track Ephemera will be released on October 25 and can be pre-ordered here. The band shares, “Lyrically, this is the most open-ended on the EP. This song is about finding solidarity within the group you identify with and overcoming the deceivers who seek to ruin you. The music video highlights this concept of solidarity by focusing on the brotherhood aspect… Read more »
Veteran Canadian rockers Silverstein will be celebrating their 25th anniversary with the 25 Years Of Noise Tour. Joining them are special guests Thursday, Split Chain, and a yet-to-be-announced group.
Putting my journalist hat aside for just a moment: L.S. Dunes are one of the coolest fucking bands in the alternative space right now. Hat back on—ahead of their performance at Riot Fest this weekend, the Anthony Green-fronted supergroup has unleashed a hypnotizing new single, “Fatal Deluxe.” As the instrumentation ebbs and flows in a dynamic formula, shifting between moments of muted intensity and explosive energy, Green’s vocals are the heart of the track. His mesmerizing croons wrap each line in a dizzying warmth while his raspy shrieks pierce through the arrangement with force. “In my opinion, ‘Fatal Deluxe’ marks… Read more »
Ahead of its sophomore season debut on Netflix this coming November, Riot Games and Virgin Music Group have announced the Arcane League Of Legends soundtrack. The album features more than 20 original tracks from an array of artists, including twenty one pilots, ZAND, FEVER 333, Ashnikko, Stray Kids with Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello, Royal & The Serpent, and more. In a press release, twenty one pilots frontman Tyler Joseph shares, “I found myself inspired by season one and how the idea of family and who can make up your family sits within the central theme, and how music… Read more »
Making his debut on the Pure Noise Records roster, Anthony Anzaldo unveiled his latest project, Anthony Family with the release of his new single and music video “101 North.” Anzaldo has been working on Anthony Family for several years. He says he waited “until I felt like I had a cohesive body of work that was reflecting where I’m at and how I feel.” For the single, he wanted to let the song speak for him with instrumentation and overall vibe, not just with his words. “What do I want from this song?” he asks. “What does this song want… Read more »
