After deleting all posts across their social media feeds and leaving blank profile pictures, fans had many theories about Paramore‘s whereabouts. Anxieties arose around the band’s possible breakup as even the trio’s website showed up as a 404 error. However, Paramore posted for the first time today to reveal a forthcoming music project with indie movie extraordinaire A24. A clip released on Instagram and YouTube shows lead singer Hayley Williams opening up a package to find oversized suit jackets à la David Byrne before focusing on Taylor York and Zac Farro. Then, the video ends with a teaser for a… Read more »
After releasing their stunning 2023 record EVERGREEN this past summer, PVRIS is ready to head out on a 2024 spring and summer tour with an unreal lineup. Beginning on April 24, Scene Queen will support the “LOVE IS A…” artists throughout Europe and the UK, and select dates include opener Sophie Powers. Then, PVRIS will be heading over to North America with Pale Waves and Bruses beginning on June 1 in Santa Ana, CA, at The Observatory. The tour will conclude at Los Angeles’ iconic Wiltern. After PVRIS dropped the news on social media, Scene Queen took to Instagram to… Read more »
Ahead of the forthcoming release of their 14th LP Saviors, Green Day is sharing one final single today entitled “One Eyed Bastard.” The track is preceded by releases “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” “Look Ma, No Brains!,” and “Dilemma.” Animated by Rob Fidel, the accompanying new visuals perfectly pair with the pure punk riffs, certifiably catchy choruses, and urgent, revenge-centric lyrics. Plus, now that Mickey Mouse is in the public domain, he also made an appearance. Check out the visuals and “One Eyed Bastard” song below. “’One Eyed Bastard’ started off as just a riff that I had —… Read more »
NOAHFINNCE has officially made the first Friday of 2024 one to celebrate with the release of his new single, “3 DAY HEADACHE.” The new track, along with the previously released “GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET,” “I KNOW BETTER,” and “SCUMBAG,” will appear on Noah’s debut album, GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET, due via Hopeless Records on March 8. Contrary to its title, “3 DAY HEADACHE” is far from a pain-inducing listening experience. Noah’s latest single delivers a lively, irresistibly catchy chorus that examines the all-too-relatable feeling of burnout and its endless cycle. The track is an effortless anthem with a… Read more »
Green Day has always been a politically charged band. It comes as no surprise that entering an election year in 2024, the trio would have something to say regarding the upcoming climate our nation will soon face. On New Year’s Eve, Green Day performed their classic hit, “American Idiot” on the televised Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve special. The group has sparked controversy with the choice to change lyrics from the original tune, which was already incredibly political to begin with. Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong changed the “American Idiot” lyrics from “I’m not a part of a redneck agenda”… Read more »
Green Day‘s music has always been rooted in politics. Take any of their singles as an example of this, especially when it comes to the likes of “Holiday” and “21 Guns,” which tackle the overall themes of war and American imperialism. In a recent Guardian interview, Green Day had the chance to expand upon the current political issues that are at the forefront of their minds and their music. With the release of their single “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” Billie Joe Armstrong sings, “The American Dream is killing me/When it’s all double-talk of conspiracy.” Conspiracy theories are actually… Read more »
Taking Back Sunday isn’t done serving up new works from their latest record 152. Today, the emo quartet shared two remixes of “S’old” with Australian record producer Tushar Apte. If you’re looking to add a little pep in your step with your alternative favorites, this is definitely the avenue for you. Check out the “S’old (152 Remix)” here and listen to the “S’old (Springloaded Remix)” below. “I love the process of reimagining songs in different styles – I think it’s the best way to see if a song is great when it can stand up and stand out in different… Read more »
It’s no secret that the alternative scene and the music industry as a whole have evolved immensely since the days of Myspace posts and Limewire downloads. In a recent interview with UPROXX, Paramore members Hayley Williams, Zac Farro, and Taylor York sat down with Carolyn Droke for a December cover story. Of course, the This Is Why artists discussed their humble beginnings and Williams‘ growing pains in finding her place in a male-dominated pop-punk world. Read more: Charlotte Sands Stands In The “blindspot” With Her Latest Single Also, the trio has had the unique opportunity, not only to evolve in… Read more »
Green Day has never been the type to hold back—and they’re certainly not starting now with the release of their deeply personal new single and accompanying video for “Dilemma.” The new release marks the third preview of the trio’s forthcoming 14th studio album, Saviors, set to arrive on January 19, 2024. The unfiltered track opens with gentle guitar strums, setting the stage for frontman Billie Joe Armstrong‘s croons, “Welcome to my problems/It’s not an invitation/This is my dilemma/And it’s my obsession.” The song then explodes with full force, unleashing a powerhouse of electric guitar riffs and thunderous drums, amplifying Armstrong’s… Read more »
Alt-pop rocker NOAHFINNCE has announced his Growing Up On The Internet Tour set to kick off in spring 2024. Joining him will be Chase Petra, TX2, and Teenage Joans. The tour is scheduled to hit 23 cities across the U.S. and will offer VIP packages. With influences from hyperpop, metalcore, dance-pop, emo, and more, NOAH also announced last month that his debut album, Growing Up On The Internet, will drop next year on March 8 via Hopeless Records. He says the LP focuses on how having access to constant information impacted his development as a person, “I’m sure a lot… Read more »
