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Hail The Sun Shares Raw “Insensitive Tempo” Ahead Of New LP

Hail The Sun is back with a new track, “Insensitive Tempo,” while on their expansive fall tour with Between The Buried And Me. The track is set to appear on their forthcoming LP cut. turn. fade. back., due out Friday, October 24. Lead vocalist Donovan Melero shares, “Bertrand Cantat killed his girlfriend in the early-’00s, citing violence as a ‘crime of passion.’ He served an embarrassingly low sentence, and many questions still surround the case. Domestic violence is often packaged as a ‘crime of passion’ and somehow this designates less responsibility to the perpetrator. It’s absurd.” Melero says, “‘Insensitive Tempo’ was inspired by… Read more »

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Is Never Shout Never Performing at When We Were Young?

When We Were Young is just around the corner, but the question that has been on so many fans’ minds since the lineup announcement in October 2024 is: Will Never Shout Never be reuniting to perform at the festival? Included on the original admat, speculation about NSN mouthpiece Christofer Drew’s return was quickly met with reminders of his consistent stance on retirement. Weeks before the 2024 WWWY lineup was unveiled, Drew told fans on X, “I’m looking forward to painting and modeling full time in the future quitting music was the best decision for my happiness. Thank you all for… Read more »

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Gerard Way’s New Music Project The Mock-Ups Is Coming Soon

Everyone…stay calm! My Chemical Romance vocalist Gerard Way seems to be gearing up to release a new music project: The Mock-Ups. On September 12, Instagram account @gauzyrecords, a boutique record label in Los Angeles and Arizona, revealed Way as the vocalist and bassist for the forthcoming project in a caption. And that’s not all…The Mock-Ups also feature The Interrupters‘ Aimee Allen on backing vocals and Jesse Bivona on drums. Additionally, The Interrupters’ Kevin Bivona worked on keys and production for The Mock-Ups. Plus, Michael Schulz, Head of Signature Artists at Fender, is on guitar. What a lineup! Notably, the post… Read more »

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Beauty School Dropout Are Bringing The Party On ‘Where Did All The Butterflies Go?’

Beauty School Dropout just dropped their debut LP, WHERE DID ALL THE BUTTERFLIES GO? and it’s nothing short of dazzling. After traveling on massive tours and releasing singles “Sex Appeal,” “On Your Lips,” “Two Of Us,” and “Fever,” it’s clear that this album is just the start of something truly amazing for rock ‘n’ roll’s future. With dynamic modern-rock riffs, sultry lyrics, and utterly electric choruses, WHERE DID ALL THE BUTTERFLIES GO? is thrilling from start to finish. Alongside the album’s release, the band shared the official music video for “Heart Away.” The band notes, “We want this song to… Read more »

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Ben Quad Insists “It’s Just A Title” On New Single

Ben Quad has released their new single, “It’s Just A Title,” pulled from their forthcoming sophomore album, Wisher. Their 10-track collection is set to drop on November 14 via Pure Noise Records. “‘It’s Just A Title’ is about living with constant existential insecurity and questioning whether life now is any better than before,” guitarist Edgar Viveros shares. “Musically, we drew inspiration from bands like All-American Rejects and Motion City Soundtrack, leaning into pop elements like heavy synths and a guitar solo. It was the first time we broke away from strict Midwest emo and punk structures, and it came together… Read more »

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The Pretty Reckless Launches “For I Am Death”—Their First Song In Three Years

At long last, The Pretty Reckless is back to ignite your soul with more fiery rock ‘n’ roll. The Taylor Momsen-fronted project launched “For I Am Death,” the first taste of their new era. That’s right, The Pretty Reckless has even more in store in the near future. This marks their first release since 2022’s Other Worlds. Momsen shared, “With ‘For I Am Death,’ I want the music to speak for itself, allowing the listener to decide what it means to them. The interpretation of the song might align with my own, or it might come from the heart of… Read more »

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Joyce Manor Drops 100 Gecs-Inspired “All My Friends Are So Depressed”

Wake up, besties…Joyce Manor is back after three years away! Marking their grand return since 2022’s LP 40 oz. to Fresno, the group has unleashed “All My Friends Are So Depressed,” via Epitaph Records. Uniquely, the acoustic-laced emo track is inspired by 100 Gecs. Frontman Barry Johnson says, “The first line I came up with for this song was ‘lord above in a Tecate truck’ after passing a Tecate delivery truck with Jesus shit all over it on the freeway driving back to Long Beach after a show in Fresno. While searching for a line that rhymed with ‘lord above… Read more »

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The Aces Gold Star Baby Is The Disco Album We Need Right Now

The disco ball is shimmering, the lights are down low, the floor is lit up, and Gold Star Baby is officially open for business. The Aces are officially back with their fourth album, Gold Star Baby—their first independent release—is a disco-infused celebration of identity. Quartet Cristal Ramirez (vocals), Alisa Ramirez (drums), Katie Henderson (guitar),and McKenna Petty (bass) have poured their whole selves into the fourth chapter of The Aces, and their personalities shine. Featuring a heaping dose of humor, grooves for days, and unadulterated confidence, this is The Aces at their best. Frankly, the joy that permeates the tracks proves… Read more »

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Nick Karcher Asks “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?” On New Protest Single

Nick Karcher has never shied away from saying what needs to be said. On his latest single, “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?,” he delivers a blistering statement dressed in new-age shock rock. Following the buzz of his earlier tracks “In Another Life” and “Not Another Song Called Perfect,” Karcher now takes aim at the political and social hypocrisy shaping a generation. Produced by Michael Bono (Avril Lavigne, blink-182, MOD SUN), “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?” is as infectious as it is infuriated. With sharp hooks and whip-smart lines like “Doctor, I can’t seem to fall asleep/Cause my teacher says bullets help you… Read more »

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joan Exist In The In-Between On “lucid dreaming” Ahead Of Sophomore LP

Little Rock, Arkansas indie-pop project joan, aka Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford, are dreaming—”lucid dreaming,” that is. The two just launched their latest single, “lucid dreaming,” a glowing pop tune that won’t leave you snoozing, but will transport you out of this world. “Don’t go away/I’m hanging onto every word you say/You got me feeling like I’m in a daze/This can’t be real/There’s no way that I’m awake cause/You got me stuck in an alternate reality,” they sing. Beyond this track, joan has offered an array of upbeat indie-pop works with ethereal vocals and synths for days—a sound that… Read more »