Indie-alternative rising star KennyHoopla has delivered his first new music of 2024, “ONE TULIP//.” Preceded by August 2023’s “keep a window open//,” “ONE TULIP//” is a self-produced masterclass in fusing indie sleaze vocals with pop-punk sonics and raw lyrics to create something that is authentically KennyHoopla. The newly independent artist notes, “I didn’t realize while writing it but I think this song is about how when you’re trying so hard to make sure no one is let down at all but you forget about showing up for yourself.” KennyHoopla continues, “I’ve tried to be of help my whole life and… Read more »
It has been a massive week for Marianas Trench and their fanbase! Following the premiere of the accompanying music video for their single, “Lightning And Thunder,” earlier this week, the Canadian alt-pop stars have announced their forthcoming sixth album, Haven. The album will feature “Lightning And Thunder,” “A Normal Life,” and their latest single, “I’m Not Getting Better,” and will arrive on August 30 via 604 Records and Warner Music Canada. Haven can be pre-saved here. Regarding the inspiration behind Haven, frontman Josh Ramsay shares, “The more of a deep dive I did into the book [Joseph Campbell’s The Hero’s… Read more »
There’s this sensation when you’re experiencing a good book and a great album that feels somewhere in between flying and falling. It’s a weightlessness that has many readers and listeners searching for that next spell of satisfaction. Bringing the two mediums together might just be the delicious fix. Like a proper cheese and wine pairing, these 9 combinations of alternative albums and classic literature might give you that delectable feeling of floating. 1. ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Brontë & Take Me Back To Eden by Sleep Token Wuthering Heights’ Katherine and Heathcliff are the exemplars of a toxic, tragic relationship.… Read more »
New York rock and hardcore hero Jesse Malin officially shared a new song from his upcoming Silver Patron Saints: The Songs Of Jesse Malin. Previously, the artist shared Bleachers‘ rendition of “Prisoners of Paradise” ahead of the full LP’s September 20 release date. Today, Malin and Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong shared the “Bobby Sox” singer’s cover of “Black Haired Girl.” The compilation record spans Malin’s entire discography from Heart Attack to D Generation all the way to his solo work—and all of Malin’s hits are covered by his best music friends. All proceeds from the forthcoming record will directly… Read more »
Let’s face it: We’ve all had “Lightning And Thunder” by Marianas Trench stuck in our heads for the last two months following its May 2024 release. Ahead of the band’s massive fall tour kicking off in September, the Canadian alt-pop stars have unleashed the official music video for the track. “Every story begins with a call to adventure,” vocalist Josh Ramsey shares. “‘Lightning And Thunder’ is about finding out my partner and I were going to have our first child. [It] is probably the biggest call to adventure I’m ever going to experience.” Check out the cinematic video release for… Read more »
LØLØ fans have a LOT to look forward to this year! Following the release of her debut full-length, falling for robots and wishing i was one, earlier this summer, the pop-punker has been on the road supporting the release on jxdn’s When The Music Stops Tour. Following her run with him, she is scheduled to embark on her first-ever headline tour in Europe. “I couldn’t be more excited to bring my first ever headline tour to Europe and the UK!” LØLØ shares. “I have always had my favorite shows out there, so it’s only fitting that Europe and the UK… Read more »
After releasing dazzling, nostalgia-inducing singles such as “North Star,” “Baby’s Breath,” and more, Northbound‘s Juniper is finally here via Smartpunk Records. Across his 10 tracks, Northbound, aka Jonathon Fraser, harkens back to the early aughts sonics that many elder emos still hold close in their hearts. On Instagram, the artist shares, “Juniper is here. In summer ‘22 we rented a small house in Miami and began the process of what would unequivocally become the most chaotic 2 years of my life. After we finished tracking, @samguaiana somehow convinced me to move to Los Angeles with him. Soon after I moved, my ear… Read more »
JULES IS DEAD is back with another witchy punk-rock banger, “Eternally (undeath)” via Atlantic Records and TAG Music. They describe the track as “a love song about a vampire romance inspired by my obsession with gothic film and literature.” This marks the Canadian artist’s first 2024 offering, which was preceded by “Spells And Power Thoughts,” “My Own Hell,” and “Red Is My Favorite Color.” With help from Point North’s Jon Lundin, iconic pop-punk producer Kyle Black, and Additionally, JULES IS DEAD notes, “Songs can be really empowering and you can write about a lot of things that are hard to… Read more »
Ahead of their massive North American tour, scheduled to kick off this fall, Marianas Trench has unleashed their hopeful new single, “I’m Not Getting Better.” The track, which follows the release of “Lightning And Thunder” and “A Normal Life,” will appear on the group’s upcoming, untitled project, expected to drop later this year. Told across the group’s signature theatrics and synth-heavy backdrop, “I’m Not Getting Better” offers an upbeat reflection on self-doubt and the resilience needed to overcome life’s obstacles. Vocalist Josh Ramsay’s remarkable delivery navigates the listener through the emotional highs and lows, showcasing the full breadth of his… Read more »
After releasing their single “Sour” in early May, Sydney’s premier pop-rockers Yours Truly are back with an energetic new single, “California Sober.” The band shares, “‘California Sober’ was written during the same period as ‘Sour.’ We’d started working on ‘Sour’ [and] we were getting nowhere with it. We had a bit of a breakdown; we were crying and talking about things.” They continue, “We were mucking around, playing guitar, and Mikaila [Delgado] started singing about when you come over and your friends are stoned; just sitting there, not wanting to do much. It’s all good and fun, but you can’t… Read more »
