This week I have Dallas Texas promoter Mike Ziemer. He’s done a lot of shows for most of the projects I’ve been apart of, and his festival is the reason I met my singer Dallon. We talk about how he got his start with everything to how he’s now in charge and creator of So What Music Festival. We’ve been friends for a number of years and we finally get to learn everything about what it’s like to be him.
With a couple hits and misses, the Acoustic EP effectively reveals another dimension in City Lights’ sound.
Sleep Theory has returned with a special reimagining of their beloved EP Paper Hearts today. Originally released in 2023, the EP boasted very successful singles from the band like “Gone or Staying” and “Numb.” Sleep Theory actually performed both of these songs live at the idobi studio last year. You can watch that idobi Session here. The new reimagined version of Paper Hearts shows Sleep Theory on a new bed of instrumentation. Sonically, the group is known for its hard rock sound bathed in buttery vocals. The new version is lo-fi, stripped back, and more pop-leaning. This really complements the… Read more »
After signing with Fearless Records, From First To Last is back with a new track and music video for “They Said Your Ghost Was A Promise.” The track is set to arrive on their newly announced EP WE WERE BLEEDING ANYWAY, due on October 2. The track is preceded by new label debut “Your Name In Red Ink” with new frontman Lil Lotus. From First To Last shares of the release, “‘They Said Your Ghost Was a Promise’ is a really special song. It tackles the subject of [the] loss of a loved one, and we hope it can resonate… Read more »
The day has finally arrived! Scene Queen has unleashed a “bimbocore” masterpiece with the release of her METALICIOUS EP, out via Hopeless Records. And it comes with an exciting TX2 collab, “Drop Dead Gorgeous.” She says of the song collection, “I wanted an EP that was as fun to make as when I was writing the Bimbocore volumes and making music was fresh and new to me. In the spirit of Bimbocore, I experimented with the pop influences, but this time the heavy parts are the heaviest they’ve ever been. From deathcore features to me laying down some of my… Read more »
Saosin may be gearing up to celebrate 20 years of their self-titled record, but they’re also keeping fans on their toes with the arrival of a new single, “Just Be Honest.” Excitingly, its accompanying music video was directed by bassist Chris Sorenson, Guitarist Beau Burchell says of the track, “We knew there was something special about ‘Just Be Honest’ from the moment of its inception. It had that rare feeling early on where you just know a song is going to matter on an album. Hearing Cove’s [Reber] vocals on it for the first time confirmed it, and then Phil’s [Sgrosso]… Read more »
Julia Wolf just teamed up with Sleeping With Sirens‘ Kellin Quinn, and their new collab “lamb,” is a must-add to your autumn playlists with its undeniably moody atmosphere and haunting storytelling. Sharing more of the crossover, Wolf says, “After listening to Kellin’s music for so long, and always feeling inspired by his voice and the sonic world he’s built, I was honored to have him be part of ‘lamb’ in only the most fitting setting…a Portland studio covered in clouds and rain. No one else could have brought what he did to the song!” Wolf delicately sings, “Why do you… 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 »
Radio Free Alice just gave us another reason to look forward to fall. The Australian post-punk quartet have officially announced that their debut album, What’s In Between, is coming out on October 30, via Atlantic Records. And along with the LP news, the group has a taste of what’s to come with their new single and accompanying music video for “Crying With You.” Vocalist Noah Learmonth says, “We wrote ‘Crying With You’ whilst on a writing retreat in Joshua Tree in California. We were staying at this beautiful property owned by producer Nicolas Vernhes, surrounded by desert and Joshua trees for… Read more »
