Does the new Royal & The Serpent song bang? Well, it “kinda smacks” at the very least. The alt-indie artist teamed up with pop sensation GAYLE on this recent release out via Atlantic Records. It’s a blend of both their musical styles, adding a unique sign-off on this new era for both acts. “Your ex-boyfriend’s music kinda smacks/And it makes me kinda sad/’Cause I can’t stop listening,” opens the chorus in a whisper-equivalent tone that mimics telling a friend this potentially traitorous secret. At the same time, listeners subscribe to Royal’s energy to coincide with their “villain era,” while this… Read more »
KiNG MALA is back with a new track and music video, “hypothetical.” This marks her “final gift from the SPILT MILK era.” The new video shows scenes from the “dirty dishes” singer on her recent tour across the U.S. Myriad fans are shown sharing their love for KiNG MALA during meet and greets, waiting for the venue doors to open, and beyond. One fan even revealed their own KiNG MALA tattoo. The groovy track is laced with her trademark sultry vocals and bouncy basslines. Read more: girl in red Announces The Doing It Again Spring Tour “This video warms my… Read more »
Marking their first new music of 2024 and perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day, Loveless has unleashed their infectious new single, “Addicted.” And yes, yes we are. While the track explores emotional dependency culminating in addiction (“I lie to you again/She said is it gonna be alright?”), the accompanying music video depicts a life of lush luxury reined in by the group’s success. The portrayal sees vocalist/frontman Julian Comeau and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail indulge in a life of excess after signing away their artistry to a room of execs. Of course, the standout moment of the track is a seemingly subtle… Read more »
The Queens Of Metal are officially back! After more than 13 years since their last major release, Kittie has launched a new chapter of the band. The all-female group has issued their brand new single, “Eyes Wide Open.” Along with the new track and accompanying music video, the four-piece has also announced their signing to Sumerian Records. Sumerian Records heavily teased the new track across their socials over the past week leading up to the official launch. From the introductory notes, it’s clear that Kittie is back in full swing. The group reignite through a range of their signature crashing… Read more »
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the pop-punk duo girlfriends, comprised of Travis Mills and Nick Gross, has unveiled their sugary-sweet new single, “shut up & kiss me.” The new release marks their debut single arriving via Verswire since the pair’s signing with the VC-modeled company at the end of 2023. The duo’s latest offering is a spirited anthem that delves into the fearless pursuit of love. Infused with the energetic pulse of pop punk’s forefathers, “shut up & kiss me” draws clear inspiration from blink-182 and Green Day, subtly paying homage to their influence through the band’s nuanced songwriting.… Read more »
Today the nerds have some choice words for Vice President Kamala Harris’s little victory lap regarding the federal policies on cannabis! We may sound a little tough, but it’s only out of love! We just want the best for the United States of Cannabis and we have yet to see it. Then, we take a dive into California’s traditional market problem. Why is it that every 2 out of 3 cannabis consumers are getting their cannabis from the traditional market rather than at legal dispensaries? Hear us chat about all that and more (while pretty crispy) and don’t panic! It’s… Read more »
If you weren’t on the 2024 ShipRocked Cruise, you missed out on a dazzling collab from Afterlife and Dayseeker. Luckily, you can find a snippet of the crossover on Afterlife’s Instagram page. Lead singer Tyler Levenson joined Dayseeker during their set to add screams to 2022’s “Dreamstate” from Dark Sun. In an Instagram Reels caption, Afterlife said, “It’s one of those ‘you just had to be there’ moments!” Maybe if we watch the video enough times, they’ll drop the full live track on YouTube. Fingers crossed! Check out the performance below. Of course, ShipRocked was jam-packed with fun. The cruise… Read more »
On February 10, Paramore announced that they have been named as Ambassadors for Record Store Day 2024. “The discovery of music was always meant to be romantic. Indie record shops are some of the only spaces we’ve at that offer tangible, tactile experience of music discovery,” the band said in an Instagram post. “In this world that feels more disconnected and hostile than ever, it feels important to remain in touch (literally) with what inspires us, empowers us. or simply brings us joy. Thankfully, for all our sakes, there still survives among the chaos, the purity and radical simplicity of… Read more »
Offering their third preview of their forthcoming full-length Gothic Summer, The Veronicas have dropped their groovy, get-on-your-feet new single, “Here To Dance.” The Aussie twins’ new single arrives following last year’s “Perfect” and “Detox.” Unlike previous glimpses of Gothic Summer, characterized by their pop-rock-infused sound and taps into their roots, “Here To Dance” introduces a vibrant, funk-driven rhythm. With its infectious bassline compelling you to hit the dance floor, the lyrics further ignite the urge to move—and to dance like no one’s watching. Read more: Meet Me @ The Altar Shares Their Favorite BIPOC Musicians In The Scene “This song… Read more »
After releasing a mesmerizing sole single in 2023, Boys Of Fall has returned with two exciting bits of news today! Marking their first full collection of new music, the four-piece pop-punk group is expected to release their fourth studio album, which is self-titled, on April 26. Additionally, the group has also shared that their debut single from the album, “Stray,” will arrive on streaming platforms on March 1. Of their forthcoming self-titled record, vocalist Michael Martenson—who produced, mixed, and mastered the entire album—shares, “I don’t even know where to start. To think we’d get to four albums is something none… Read more »
