Magnolia Park have undoubtedly risen to the top of the scene in the last year. Today, the Epitaph Records pop-punk band have shared a brand new single, “Breathing” featuring nothing,nowhere. and announced the release of two EPs coming late summer. The double release includes Moon Eater and Soul Eater, both slated to drop on August 18th. Magnolia Park have once again created a pop punk masterpiece, all while remaining true to their unique style. Although they rose to the spotlight via TikTok, they continue to prove they are much more than just an internet sensation. “Our music is always about creating… Read more »
Wayside have shared a mesmerizing double single today with “Parallax Error” and “Asymmetry“. The rock duo teamed up with Grammy nominated producer, Will Yip to produce this pair of beautiful songs. Yip is no stranger to finding the most unique and talented bands on the rise and helping them craft their sound to its greatest potential. He has worked with artists like Title Fight, Code Orange, Movements, and La Dispute. Wayside is the perfect new prospect for this echelon of production. They have created songs that feel ethereal because of their ability to blend soft shoegaze and intense post-hardcore. The… Read more »
New York punk outfit Bad Luck. surprised their fans today with their new single, “Turn It Off.” As the opening track of their upcoming EP, Books On Tape, the song opens with aggressive acoustic guitar strums and Dominick Fox’s frantic vocal delivery. This deliciously manic introduction opens up into a full-band arrangement that is just as cathartic and energetic. With a chord progression reminiscent of The Menzingers and Jimmy Eat World, “Turn It Off” is thrilling enough to get anyone on their feet and into the pit. Books On Tape, being released via Take This To Your Heart Records, marks… Read more »
Ahead of their first ever shows, Better Lovers have surprised-released their debut EP ‘God Made Me An Animal’. It is astonishing.
The Riot grrrl movement began in the early 1990’s at the forefront of feminism, punk music, and political commentary. It was a genre built out of anger, frustration, and rage entirely crafted by badass women. These women aimed to express emotions considered acceptable for male songwriters at the time, but far less common for women. Growing out of the Pacific Northwest but quickly spreading across the country, acts like Bikini Kill and Sleater-Kinney paved the way for many bands to come in the future. Speaking on topics like sexual assault, domestic abuse, anarchism, and female empowerment, the movement was much… Read more »
Trophy Eyes have gifted us one more song before the release of their new album ‘Suicide and Sunshine’, and it’s a gritty look at the class divide.
Loveless have shared their first music of 2023, and it is a call to arms for not letting your mental health control and define you.
“I won’t settle down, won’t settle down.” These are lyrics that I’ve held close to my heart since discovering The Rocket Summer in early 2022. I’m late to the party, I know, but better late than never. Listening to his song “200,000,” about a million times last year, it ended up reaching the top of my Apple Music Year In Review and remains a staple on my everyday playlist. There’s something about the intimate lyrics and staccato piano hits that make me feel like I’m in a coming-of-age movie. That is why I was so excited to see The Rocket… Read more »
Sunami have surprise-released their long-awaited debut album, and it’s a near-perfect example of hard-hitting and beautifully heavy hardcore.
Perhaps one of the most underrated bands of the last decade, Fireworks hit their stride in the early 2010’s with two iconic albums, Gospel in 2011 and Oh, Common Life in 2014. Just when we thought they were in their prime, they sadly disappeared. However, in 2019 they returned after an eight year hiatus with their single “Demitasse“. The song came with fascinating teasers, including a personal beliefs survey. Fans were super stoked that we may be getting an album or EP in the following months, but then we all know what happened in 2020. Another few years went by… Read more »