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Hey Violet Shares “Bittersweet” Last Single & Announces Final Show

Following the release of summer’s dazzling AFTERTASTE LP, Hey Violet have released their last-ever single, aptly named “Bittersweet” via Hopeless Records. Plus, the group announced their final live performance at Los Angeles’ The Lodge with KANNER. You can grab tickets for the October 27 show here. The band shares, “So… this is the end. The culmination of 9 long years, all the ups and downs that we somehow managed together. ‘Bittersweet’ is an autobiography of sorts, and we thought it only made sense to leave our fans with a song that encapsulates the decade they spent with us. They continue,… Read more »

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Ben Quad Announces EP & Drops “Your Face As An Effigy”

Following their signing to Pure Noise Records and releasing “You’ll Get Nothing And Like It,” Ben Quad is back with new single “Your Face As An Effigy.” Plus, they dropped the news that an EP is on the way. The 5-track Ephemera will be released on October 25 and can be pre-ordered here. The band shares, “Lyrically, this is the most open-ended on the EP. This song is about finding solidarity within the group you identify with and overcoming the deceivers who seek to ruin you. The music video highlights this concept of solidarity by focusing on the brotherhood aspect… Read more »

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Boys Like Girls and Dashboard Confessional Join Forces On “Watch The Fire”

While on tour together, Dashboard Confessional and Boys Like Girls have joined forces for the wistful and cathartic “Watch The Fire.” The track opens with a sweeping orchestral intro, setting a cinematic tone before Chris Carrabba’s intimate vocals cut through the lush strings with raw emotion. As the instrumentation builds, Carrabba’s voice is met by Martin Johnson’s silky, soaring delivery, adding a rich layer of nostalgia and creating a powerful cocktail of sentiment and sound. “Martin and I had bonded over some horrific accidents we’d had and about the recoveries that we had both worked our way through,” Carrabba shares.… Read more »

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The Postal Service Announces Indefinite Hiatus Ahead Of HFStival Date

If you don’t have tickets to HFStival in Washington DC, it might be time to grab some. The fest might be the last time in a long time to see The Postal Service. Per a press release, the days after HFStival mark “the beginning of an indefinite hiatus for the band.” And frankly, lead vocalist of both The Postal Service and Death Cab For Cutie, Ben Gibbard deserves a rest after the long string of international co-headlining tour dates. Gibbard shared the note, “As we bring the Transatlanticism / Give Up Tour to a close, I want you all to… Read more »

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Knocked Loose Releases Delightfully Creepy “Moss Covers All / Take Me Home” Music Video

Knocked Loose is currently on a massive tour supporting Slipknot before they venture out on their own headlining run. Following their recent release You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To, the busy traveling artists just dropped their official music video for “Moss Covers All / Take Me Home” via Pure Noise Records. Lead singer Bryan Garris shares, “I’ve had the idea for these two videos since before the album was announced. They didn’t make the cut as the original singles, but I knew eventually I wanted to bring this idea to life. I knew I wanted to do it with… Read more »

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MOD SUN Releases Bittersweet Love Song, “Hotel Lights”

Following the release of summer’s “Sunshine,” which was co-written with MGK, MOD SUN is back with his new song, “Hotel Lights.” Prior to its release, MOD SUN took to Instagram to share, “Been trying to make a song like this my whole career. Sonically, it’s beautiful. Lyrically, it’s storytelling. Vocally, it’s powerful + delicate. Love is like a drvg…I’m falling for you + it’s a long way down.” Interestingly, many people connected with the song upon its release. MOD SUN shared a social media post detailing, “I’ve had 4 ex girlfriends hit me about my song coming out tonight saying… Read more »

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Linkin Park Announces New Vocalist, Emily Armstrong

On August 24, Linkin Park fans geared up for an announcement set to drop on August 28. Then, long-time listeners ultimately had to set their clocks back again to September 5. Fans were utterly devastated after the band’s countdown clock simply started to count back up rather than reveal a new singer, music drop, etc. During a concert livestream, the band officially shared that Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong will join the band as a new co-vocalist. Additionally, producer and songwriter for G Flip, Illenium, One OK Rock, etc. Colin Brittain will play drums for the new album and on their… Read more »

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Here’s How To Win Green Day’s 1968 Mercury Monterey Convertible

If you’re a Green Day lover and a car enthusiast, today is your lucky day. The Saviors artists are teaming up with Wheels For Wishes for the second time to raise money for Make-A-Wish. Previously, the band auctioned off their Bookmobile. Now, Green Day crafted sweepstakes via Propeller to give a lucky winner the iconic 1968 Mercury Monterey Convertible featured in the videos for “Holiday” and “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams.” And yes—the car does come with the heart-grenade hood ornament and BRKN DRM license plates. To enter the sweepstakes, you can head to Propeller to donate money. Each dollar donated… Read more »

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JULES IS DEA Shares Raw Single “Just 1 Thing” Featuring Ezra

Following the release of “Spells And Power Thoughts,” “My Own Hell,” “Red Is My Favorite Color,” and “Eternally (undeath),” JULES IS DEAD has a new ethereal pop-punk banger—”Just 1 Thing” featuring Ezra to end your summer in style. “This song was created during my first recording session in LA with TAG and Atlantic Records. It represents a key moment when my dreams started to become real, which you can hear in the lyrics,” the artist shares. JULES IS DEAD continues, “The song talks about my struggles with ruining friendships and relationships because of past issues, and how I’m trying to… Read more »

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Magnolia Park Unleashes Fans Into “The Void”

Following their explosive run on the debut idobi Radio Summer School Tour, which concluded this past weekend, Magnolia Park has officially unleashed their ferocious new single, “The Void.” The group shares across their social platforms, “Our new song “The Void” is out now! This song means the world to us and is about dealing with paranoia and depression.” Originally making its debut at the kick-off date of the Summer School Tour on July 10 in Cleveland, OH, the track opens with a chilling glitched-out voiceover that announces, “Welcome to The Void.” The song then erupts, unleashing a tempest of thunderous… Read more »