The MTV Video Music Awards have been a staple in cross-genre visual celebration since its first broadcast in 1984. Larger-than-life personalities have taken the stage, including Britney Spears and Beyonce all the way to Beastie Boys and Missy Elliot. This year is no different, with the MTV VMAs lineup absolutely stacked with performers. The show will include a dazzling group of stars who are honoring the 50th year of hip-hop, a special pre-show performance featuring NLE Choppa and Sabrina Carpenter, and even a Video Vanguard performance from award recipient Shakira. Read more: Enter Shikari & The Return To Human Connection… Read more »
Poppy has shared “Motorbike”, another taste of her upcoming album ‘Zig’, and it is a sensual and sensational piece of synth-pop lust.
DAYTIME TV continue to paint a picture of modern living with “block out the noise”, an ode to ignoring the things that make your head spin.
Plain White T’s have announced their new Self-Titled album, encapsulating everything that has defined them over the last 25 years.
September 8 is a spectacular new music Friday for alternative fans. Between Olivia Rodrigo launching her brand-new sophomore album GUTS and Motionless In White releasing the deluxe version of 2022’s Scoring The End Of The World, it’s fair to say we will be busy streaming new songs all weekend. Beyond the deluxe album, Motionless In White shared a new music video for the track “Sign Of Life.” The new music video sees Chris Motionless adding a pop of color into the dark metalcore world of the band with spiked, vibrant purple hair. True to the song’s name, the video depicts… Read more »
Have you ever felt like the bad guy in a breakup? Not My Weekend expresses the complex emotions that come with that situation in their new single, “OtherSide.(Break.Up.Song).” The guitar-driven track blends the nostalgia of your Myspace era with today’s pop-punk sound. From a Hellogoodbye-esque autotune effect in the bridge to a clean, plucky verse riff, “OtherSide.(Break.Up.Song)” finds the balance between nostalgia and new. Vocalist Patrick Gilchrist sings, “Long nights in the rearview mirror/Like sugar on my tongue/This is how it goes when it all goes wrong/Now I’m on the other side of a breakup song.” This vulnerability, paired with… Read more »
Following the release of 2021’s Umbra and in a milestone moment, Grayscale has delivered their first independent offering with the release of their latest single, “Not Afraid To Die.” With the new track, Grayscale has honed in on their most genuine and authentic identity, resulting in “Not Afraid To Die.” This electrifying track is driven by a passionate kaleidoscope of synths and bombastic drums, skillfully intertwined with the soaring vocal prowess of frontman Collin Walsh. Marking an innovative stride for the band, the fusion of synths with their distinctive pop-punk and rock elements generates an exhilarating sonic experience reminiscent of… Read more »
Bearings have unfortunately announced that they have dropped off their co-headlining tour with Just Friends. Originally announcing The Alive And Loud Tour back in July, the pop-punk band was set to play all 24 dates of the tour with Young Culture, Sad Park, Save Face, and Odd Sweetheart as support. Now, due to scheduling conflicts, they are unable to fulfill their commitment. With just one week to go before getting in the van to head out, Young Culture has stepped into the direct support spot. In a statement posted on Instagram, Bearings apologizes for the last-minute cancellation and encourages fans… Read more »
The MTV Video Music Awards isn’t just a superficial awards show. It’s an institution that has crafted some of pop culture’s most iconic moments. Frankly, no other awards show has created massive ripples in the cultural zeitgeist such as Miley Cryus’ famous twerking moment and Beyoncé’s baby bump reveal alongside bands such as Alien Ant Farm playing their cover of “Smooth Criminal” or Rage Against The Machine and Limp Bizkit feuding onstage in 2000. However, many viewers equate the MTV VMAs to purely celebrating the efforts of most American Top 40 artists. This could not be further from the truth.… Read more »
Green Day are celebrating 30 years of their seminal album ‘Dookie’ in style, and have shared three previously unheard outtakes from recording.
