Have you ever felt like the bad guy in a breakup? Not My Weekend expresses the complex emotions that come with that situation in their new single, “OtherSide.(Break.Up.Song).” The guitar-driven track blends the nostalgia of your Myspace era with today’s pop-punk sound. From a Hellogoodbye-esque autotune effect in the bridge to a clean, plucky verse riff, “OtherSide.(Break.Up.Song)” finds the balance between nostalgia and new. Vocalist Patrick Gilchrist sings, “Long nights in the rearview mirror/Like sugar on my tongue/This is how it goes when it all goes wrong/Now I’m on the other side of a breakup song.” This vulnerability, paired with… Read more »
Los Angeles-based rocker on the rise MOTHICA is back with a new collaboration sure to supercharge your weekend. Teaming up with Sophie Powers, the two released the new single “Sirens.” “I wrote ‘Sirens’ about having feelings for someone who is a walking red flag,” MOTHICA shares. “The type of toxic person you should avoid, but the tantalizing allure of ignoring your intuition about someone.” The bouncy basslines and tempting background vocals complement MOTHICA and Powers’ storytelling. The track begins with a feeling many know all too well when the brain and heart don’t get along. “Cutting ties with the angel… Read more »
Following the release of 2021’s Umbra and in a milestone moment, Grayscale has delivered their first independent offering with the release of their latest single, “Not Afraid To Die.” With the new track, Grayscale has honed in on their most genuine and authentic identity, resulting in “Not Afraid To Die.” This electrifying track is driven by a passionate kaleidoscope of synths and bombastic drums, skillfully intertwined with the soaring vocal prowess of frontman Collin Walsh. Marking an innovative stride for the band, the fusion of synths with their distinctive pop-punk and rock elements generates an exhilarating sonic experience reminiscent of… Read more »
Bearings have unfortunately announced that they have dropped off their co-headlining tour with Just Friends. Originally announcing The Alive And Loud Tour back in July, the pop-punk band was set to play all 24 dates of the tour with Young Culture, Sad Park, Save Face, and Odd Sweetheart as support. Now, due to scheduling conflicts, they are unable to fulfill their commitment. With just one week to go before getting in the van to head out, Young Culture has stepped into the direct support spot. In a statement posted on Instagram, Bearings apologizes for the last-minute cancellation and encourages fans… Read more »
Our favorite indie/pop songwriter is back at it again. Nashville-based Knox has just dropped his new single, “Man Down,” along with a punchy (pun intended) lyric video. Known for writing witty lyrics and memorable melodies, Knox shows a side of himself which we can all relate to. That is, feeling unlucky in love and withstanding the pain of a toxic relationship. As the subject of a one-sided fight, Knox withstands every punch, singing “She’s a drop-dead stone-cold killer / But damn, I’m dying to be with her.” The lyric video that accompanies the track reflects the themes of the song… Read more »
Olivia Rodrigo has impressively managed to successfully outdo herself once again with the release of her sophomore album GUTS. The album is officially out just in time to ride as an emotional rollercoaster through all of your fall activities. These songs are sure to be the soundtrack of leaves changing, campfires, pumpkin spice coffees, and hoodie weather. It’s one of those records that when you revisit it in ten years, you’ll be transported back to the memories you made this autumn season. Olivia Rodrigo has managed to expand her iconic sound on GUTS. While her first record SOUR boasted mostly… Read more »
It appears that The 1975 are Still…at their very best. The British rockstars are taking their tour back home across the pond next year to fans in the UK and Europe. Kicking things off in Glasgow on February 8, 2024, and concluding on March 22 in Cologne, Germany, the 26-date run follows their 2023 North American leg of shows. In an Instagram post, the band also shares that additional shows in Glasgow, Manchester, and London were added “due to phenomenal demand.” Fans of The 1975 can purchase tickets to the UK tour tomorrow, September 8, at 10 AM local time. … Read more »
Meet Me @ The Altar’s own Téa Campbell has some thrilling news, and no, we aren’t talking about the upcoming MMATA deluxe album release. On September 6, the pop-punk bass guitarist shared a photo on her Instagram with her long-term partner Abby Armstrong who donned a new ring, which seemed to confirm an engagement between the two. In the recent Instagram photo, 22-year-old Campbell captioned it by saying, “july was an exciting month.” Fellow bandmates responded on the post with joy. Vocalist Edith Victoria commented, “period & pur when’s the wedding.” Drummer Ada Juarez responded by saying, “she said meet… Read more »
blink-182’s official website is “closed for maintenance,” and for good reason. While you can still shop their merch and buy tickets to their upcoming shows, you might also run into their site’s stall page, which fans believe is a signifier of new music to come within the month. The stall page shows a video of someone in a yellow HAZMAT suit scrubbing away graffiti on the wall behind urinals. Slowly, but surely, the person wipes away various blink-182 logos, including their old-school bunny character and the iconic smiley face. Additionally, posters from the band’s most recent city stops in Chicago,… Read more »
Viral TikTok pop punk band, 408 has announced today that they have signed a worldwide record deal with Big Noise Music Group. The signing pairs with the exciting announcement of their upcoming single “Break Up With Your Girlfriend” produced by Andrew Wade (A Day To Remember, Neck Deep), Kyle Fishman (Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan) and Nick Bailey (Machine Gun Kelly, Trippie Redd, jxdn) out September 29. The band has dropped several teasers across TikTok and Instagram Reels that you can check out! Big Noise President Jon Cohen shared, “We’re super excited to sign 408, a true DIY band that has been grinding on their own for some… Read more »
