Teddy Swims is the epitome of soul. His debut album, Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1), is flooded with raw emotion that is palpable from beginning to end. With every vocal run and touch of vibrato comes a story of love, loss, and healing. And it is clear that Teddy Swims is ready to lay his soul bare. Giving listeners a taste of the album, Swims released a live video for his song “Some Things I’ll Never Know.” Performing the track accompanied by a live pianist, the artist stands in the spotlight and allows his vocals to speak for themselves.… Read more »
Magnolia Park are on their weird shit and it is more than awesome. Today the band dropped their brand new single “Animal” and it is what we have been waiting for. Magnolia Park has proved themselves as frontrunners of the scene over the last few years. Dominating the pop-punk scene with single after single, they are unstoppable. However, it was time for them to take the next step. A group that oozes the talent and skill of a mainstay act, they showcase their ability to push outside of the box on this new release. Magnolia Park celebrate the new track… Read more »
After dropping the earworms “If You’re Lonely” and “Hyper Trophy,” Citizen returns with a wave of nostalgia in their latest creation, “When I Let You Down.” This musical journey down memory lane delves deep into the delicate art of recognizing the moment to release the past and embark on new chapters in life. Each single is building up momentum toward the band’s forthcoming full-length album, Calling The Dogs, set to drop on October 6. Brought to life by a distinctive bassline, groovy guitar work, and propelling drums, “When I Let You Down” emerges as a potent and uplifting anthem despite… Read more »
As the summer draws to a close, we only have one thing on our minds: When We Were Young Fest 2023. And not just When We Were Young, but all of the music, camaraderie, and more that come with the eventful weekend. As the pop-punk-filled weekend approaches, with eagerly-anticipated performances from Green Day, blink-182, Simple Plan, and more, the festival along with Charity Bomb and Unite The United Foundation, have announced the Strange 80s benefit concert and bowling tournament. Kicking off the weekend’s events for the second year in a row on Friday, October 20 at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas,… Read more »
The Used are getting back on the bus for a full US tour this fall! And they’re taking Sleeping With Sirens and Dead American with them.
As the sun was setting over the Rose Bowl on May 13, nostalgic indie rock filled the Southern California air. Just Like Heaven, the single-day indie rock festival was in full swing across two stages in Pasadena’s canyons. The day was filled with sunshine and legends of the indie scene, punctuated by a visceral performance from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to close out the night. When the lineup was announced, Just Like Heaven instantly became one of the most interesting draws of the season. Single-day, genre-specific festivals are thriving in the modern music festival industry. At just over $125, festival-goers… Read more »
Coming to your ears this July 7th is the newest effort by Yellowcard! Today the iconic pop-punk band announced their new five song EP Childhood Eyes. The band have been teasing the release of title track since earlier this month, and finally told fans today that the song will be dropping on May 31st. Yellowcard has shared the information that the EP will feature two heavy-hitting artists. Vic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil and Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional will both lend their vocals for appearances on the collection. This wonderful news comes just before the band embarks on their… Read more »
We Came As Romans made their When We Were Young Fest debut with a surprise that had fans erupting. Midway through their set, the metalcore outfit brought out Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo to perform their collaborative track “Black Hole.” The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing the energy of their debut EP NSFW and the future of alternative music. $29.99 Shop now You can watch a clip of their performance together below. LINK We Came As Romans will perform again tomorrow, Sunday,… Read more »
This week on Geek Girl Riot we chat with Raheem Mander about his creation Surian Seed. We also dive into some trainwrecks. But first, a message from Sherin about racism, police brutality, and the failed justice system in America.
This week on Geek Girl Riot we get into the mess of this year’s Golden Globes, before turning up the love for Raya and the Last Dragon, Us Again, and Boogie.