Liquid Death is back at it again. The tongue-in-cheek water brand, known for its creative marketing strategies, just dropped the compilation of the summer. Greatest Hates Volume 3 is a 10-track collection of bangers with lyrics written entirely by the company’s internet haters. Juxtaposing their negative comments with 80s-inspired arrangements, the record is just as danceable as it is hilarious. Marking Liquid Death’s third Greatest Hates compilation record, the brand invited artists such as Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance, and Kayleigh Goldsworthy to bring their hate comments to life through song. Skateboarding icon Tony… Read more »
The absolute legendary rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins revealed a brand new music video for their recent track “Spellbinding” today. The song comes from their newest trilogy album ATUM, that dropped in May of this year. The Smashing Pumpkins explore a fantasy universe filled with space themes and bizarre imagery within the video. It visually feels extremely in line with something you would have seen on MTV in the mid to late nineties. Director, Kevin Kerslake shares on the visual: “We adopted a virtual production model for the Spellbinding video, creating it entirely in the gaming engine; unreal, with digital… Read more »
We’ve put together a list of Taylor Swift songs that might not be 100% pop-punk but certainly teeter on the edge.
“I won’t settle down, won’t settle down.” These are lyrics that I’ve held close to my heart since discovering The Rocket Summer in early 2022. I’m late to the party, I know, but better late than never. Listening to his song “200,000,” about a million times last year, it ended up reaching the top of my Apple Music Year In Review and remains a staple on my everyday playlist. There’s something about the intimate lyrics and staccato piano hits that make me feel like I’m in a coming-of-age movie. That is why I was so excited to see The Rocket… Read more »
While Nick and Jamielyn Lippman of The Real Modern Family Podcast may have one of the most progressive and downright wholesome relationships as a divorced couple co-parenting their daughters Olivia and Jordan, with Father’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to celebrate all of those rock ‘n’ roll dads out there! Read more: idobi Celebrates Pride: Punk Goes Pride Vol. 2 Nick Lippman sat down to reflect on the love between a girl dad and his daughters to piece together the ultimate Father’s Day playlist with an incredible lineup of songs that capture the essence of their relationship. From… Read more »
The wait is OVER! Hot Mulligan‘s brand new album Why Would I Watch is finally out in the world for everyone’s audible pleasures. Released via independent label Wax Bodega, their latest effort finds Hot Mulligan at their poppiest, loudest and most anthemic yet. They’ve managed to hone the different style choices from their previous releases into a perfect concoction of pop, punk, rock and emo on this album. The band have highlighted the track “No Shoes in the Coffee Shop (or Socks)” as the release day single with a lovely music video to accompany it. Check out what the group… Read more »
Following the release of their enthralling 2022 debut full-length Spiritual Ascension, Cherie Amour has returned with their touching acoustic rendition of “Love’s Not Your Thing.” Lyrically, “Love’s Not Your Thing” is a deeply personal and introspective track that explores the challenges of love and relationships. The acoustic version emphasizes the emotional weight of the lyrics with vocalist Trey Miller‘s delivery exuding honesty and relatability, which aim to convey a sense of vulnerability and self-reflection. The stripped-down arrangement allows Miller’s vocals to take center stage, delivering a captivating and heartfelt performance that captures the same lightning-in-a-bottle feeling as the original. Read… Read more »
Kelly Clarkson, the multi-talented singer, and host of The Kelly Clarkson Show, has performed a heart-wrenching rendition of Paramore’s 2009 single “The Only Exception.” Clarkson’s powerful performance on her morning segment, Kellyoke, offered a stripped-back cover of the hit single accompanied by Jaco Caraco’s delicate, acoustic strumming to create an intimate and captivating soundscape. Clarkson’s interpretation of the 2009 release demonstrated her ability to capture the essence of the song’s original format while adding her own unique twist. Her vulnerable delivery conveyed the song’s message of heartache and hope, much like Hayley Williams’ original vocal performance. Read more: Indie-Pop Band… Read more »
Cameron Hurley has had a storied career since joining We Are The In Crowd in 2009. After the band’s success across Warped Tour, Hurley has furthered his guitar skills and artistry alongside bandmate Taylor Jardine under the stage name Sainte and has even played alongside Avril Lavigne and State Champs. Now, Hurley has hurled himself into his own passion project—a complete cover album of blink-182’s 1997 album Dude Ranch under the moniker new.wav. As evidenced by Hurley’s social media presence, he is a massive fan of the pop-punk trio having created multiple mashups of other popular tracks, including Billie Eilish’s… Read more »
Canadian alt-pop duo, Bestfriend have released their brand new EP Places I’ve Left today via Nettwerk. The six-track EP is a sonically fuzzy, indie daydream boosted by whip-smart lyricism. The narrative relates to nostalgia, growing up, and the constant battle of getting your shit together. Raw and unreserved, and often feeling like a punch in the gut, Places I’ve Left has Bestfriend channeling emotional confessions of life’s uncertainties. The duo is comprised of Stacy Kim (vocals/instrumentals) and Kaelan Geoffrey (vocals/production). Speaking on the new EP, the band shares: “The places sister EPs (‘places i’ve lived’ and now, ‘places i’ve left’)… Read more »
