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Rodeo are having a tough time letting go of the past in their new single, “Can’t Get Over You.” The track stands as the third taster from their upcoming EP, Talk About Love, set for release September 25 via Secret Friends Music Group. It follows the groovy and nostalgic bops, “HAD ENOUGH!” and “Shiver.” While “Can’t Get Over You” serves as the most somber in narrative, it offers arguably the most upbeat effort from Rodeo so far. The juxtaposition works well in this genre. Rodeo is reminiscent of acts like The Band Camino, The Wrecks, and Dreamers. They’ve got that… Read more »
Following the release of their scathing singles “Unforgiven” and “Stranded,” Long Island hardcore titans Pain Of Truth have returned with a face-melting offering, “Fed By Fear.” The track is set to appear on their upcoming self-titled album, due out on September 25 on DAZE. Excitingly, the LP was produced by the iconic Will Putney of END and Better Lovers fame. Pre-order your copy of the new LP here and get prepped to mosh to this new song when they arrive at a city near you. Pain Of Truth has several upcoming tour and festival dates, including a newly announced North American headliner tour with support from the likes… Read more »
Kick off your September with a thrilling new alt-rock track, “LAST BREATH,” from Nevertel. Preceded by “OTHERSIDE,” the duo’s new offering features an instantly iconic breakdown. Vocalist and producer Raul Lopez shares, “‘LAST BREATH’ was written while being stuck in the Nashville ice storm earlier this year with our good friend Gianni Taylor. This song explores emotional turmoil that we sometimes experience in our head of breaking yourself down while simultaneously trying to keep going with whatever you’re doing in life.” Lopez continues, “The sonic landscape of the song almost feels dark and gloomy, which is exactly how we were feeling when… Read more »
Japanese reggae-infused metal band SiM, aka Silence iz Mine, is utterly triumphant in their new album release, HOOMAN AFTER ALL, out via UNFD. Featuring singles “FREEZE ME UP,” “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet),” and more, the album reveals the group at their absolute peak, with endless riffs, ferocious melodies, and head-bang-inducing choruses across all 12 tracks. It only makes sense that SiM is taking over the world with their self-described “Reggae PUNX” sonics. Their seventh studio album is career-defining. Frontman MAH says, “This album is our full-on tribute to the prime era of rock from the late ’90s to early 2000s.… Read more »
School is back in session, and Halloween season has officially begun. To keep the spooky vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Virgo and Libra babies have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From the always iconic Avril Lavigne, to Mayday Parade‘s Jake Bundrick and Alex Garcia, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Mikey Way, here are some September musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Joe Trohman — September 1 We… Read more »
