The Game Awards, WAFCA Awards, What We’re Watching
Sherin and Julian kick off awards season in style with The Game Awards and WAFCA Awards. They also get into a bunch of new shows & movies to give your binge-watch list some holiday sparkle.
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Sherin and Julian kick off awards season in style with The Game Awards and WAFCA Awards. They also get into a bunch of new shows & movies to give your binge-watch list some holiday sparkle.
It’s not FELICITY’s “Last Christmas” by any means, as they have released a cover of the Wham! classic just in time for the holidays. The single is out via Zodhiac Records and takes a grittier approach to the jolly, poppy track that the late George Michael put his mark on. Guitarist Drew Rapier says they wanted to put out a cover of their favorite Christmas song as a gift for their fans. “It’s one that we’ve always played acoustically at Christmas parties or for our families. We challenged ourselves to create a version of the song that is unique to… Read more »
Black Veil Brides have announced their spring 2024 Bleeders tour. The lineup includes the UK’s Creeper, Dark Divine, and Ghostkid. The tour will kick off in San Fransisco, CA, with a 24-city route and will end in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets go on sale at 10 AM local time on Friday, December 15. For fans who don’t want to wait until Friday, you can grab presale tickets here using code BVBARMY. With a lineup consisting of modern, theatrical acts, fans can expect a rock show with a little more glam and gore. Headliners Black Veil Brides are slated for a… Read more »
Sum 41 has unleashed their fiery new single, “Rise Up,” pulled from the Hell side of their forthcoming double album, Heaven :x: Hell. The group’s pending release, which marks their final album before the legendary outfit disband, will arrive on March 29, 2024, via Rise Records. “Rise Up,” the first track issued from Sum 41’s Hell side of the album, showcases the group’s classic pop-punk attitude enhanced with a heavier edge that is newer for the band. Vocalist Deryck Whibley has previously noted that the Heaven side of the double album will highlight the group’s storied pop-punk sound while the… Read more »
Softcult return on this beautiful December morning to gift fans with a brand new song, “Heaven.” A classically shoegaze-drenched tune, the duo comprised of twins Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn add exciting elements of grunge rock and alternative indie into parts of the effort. Carried by gloomy verses and restrained vocals, the instrumentation explodes into something more cacophonous in the chorus. A song exploring the narrative of overcoming dysmorphia, it paints the picture of the idealistic utopian future that the two wish to soon be a reality. Speaking on “Heaven”, Softcult shared, “This song describes a world where everyone is accepted for… Read more »
Drummer extraordinaire Jay Weinberg made his first appearance onstage following parting ways with Slipknot in early November. Though the split was met with surprise by the artist and longtime fans alike, Weinberg has stayed positive and grateful for each person he’s met along the way. On December 10, Weinberg played drums on The Bouncing Souls‘ “True Believers” at Nashville’s The Brooklyn Bowl. “When I was 14, I was very shy about being a novice drummer. I wanted to keep my new passion for this instrument private — not sharing my progress with anyone, even my immediate family, as I taught… Read more »
In the ever-evolving landscape of alternative music in 2023, Mike’s Dead stands out as a rising force, blending genre, shattering boundaries, and creating a distinct sonic experience across his new EP, REBIRTH. While the collection takes on a life of its own through a heavy-laden sound collage, Mike’s Dead shares the 2023 albums that influenced him this year. The past year has undeniably marked a milestone for Mike’s Dead. From sharing stages with the horror-metal behemoths Ice Nine Kills to gearing up for two exclusive EP release parties on December 15 and 16, presented by Louder Than Life and Sonic Temple,… Read more »
Following the massive success of pop sensation Maggie Lindemann‘s debut studio album, SUCKERPUNCH, which she launched in September 2022, Lindemann is closing out her debut era. In finalizing this chapter of her career, Lindemann has issued SUCKERPUNCH (Deluxe) edition and a worldwide concert film documenting the journey of her first full-length album release. The upgraded deluxe edition of her album features the 15 original tracks and 5 new tracks of her live recordings at her sold-out show at Irving Plaza in New York City. Check out the full tracklisting and listen to Lindemann’s SUCKERPUNCH (Deluxe) below. SUCKERPUNCH (Deluxe) Tracklisting: 1. … Read more »
Patrick Stump isn’t just beloved for his iconic lead singer status in Fall Out Boy, he’s also a seasoned film composer. Today, the Stump-produced original motion picture soundtrack for Merry Little Batman is officially out in the world. This soundtrack is preceded by his work on Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Black Friday (2021), Spell (2019), and beyond. According to IMDb, the animated film follows a “Little Damian Wayne [who] confronts enemies in his city after finding himself alone at Wayne Manor.” The movie is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime. Across all 20 original tracks, Stump showcases… Read more »
Have Mercy may have released a self-titled EP last year, but with the release of their Rude Records debut full-length album, NUMB, the trio is officially back. In 2019, the announcement of Have Mercy‘s farewell tour initially felt like the closing chapter of an era—a victorious lap coming to a poignant conclusion. This emotional goodbye was only worsened and cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic. These unforeseen setbacks added an extra layer of emotion to what was already a deeply sentimental farewell, leaving fans grappling with uncertainty about the band’s future and the possibility of bidding them a proper goodbye.… Read more »
