Laura Jane Grace returns with a razor-sharp new single, “Mine Me Mine,” with The Trauma Tropes. The new track—created by the four-piece that consists of Grace, her partner and frequent collaborator Paris Campbell, bassist Jacopo “Jack” Fokas, and drummer Orestis Lagadinos—is the first release from the group’s forthcoming full-length album, Adventure Club. The 12-track collection is set to arrive on July 18 via Polyvinyl Record Co. You can preorder and pre-save the album here. According to Grace, the new record is about “taking up space and feeling free to be yourself as the bullshit of our ahistoric moment mounts.” Listen… Read more »
Chase Petra embraces the theatrical flair of William Shakespeare as they dive into their new album, Lullabies For Dogs. “Not only is William Shakespeare arguably the most celebrated writer of all time, but he regularly got a little bit silly with it,” the band shares. While channeling Shakespeare’s balance of humor and heartbreak, the group explores how his wit, emotional depth, and cultural legacy continue to shape their songwriting and pop culture at large. As titans in their own right, Chase Petra draws from the bard’s timeless duality, crafting songs that both sting and soothe with a modern edge. “Away,… Read more »
This week I have Chris Demakes, singer and guitarist for Less Than Jake on the show! Less Than Jake are the band that holds the record for playing the most Warped Tours ever as well as being a main fixture in the punk and ska scene since 1992! A lot to talk about with Chris in this almost 2 year old very relevant interview. Tune into this one, you definitely don’t want to miss it!
It seems like Perverts wasn’t the only new music Ethel Cain had in store this year. On March 24, she announced that her official sophomore album, Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You, is set for release in August. On her official LP announcement, Ethel Cain said, “Before everything, there was you. 1986, the year everything changed forever <3.” The artist is also heading out on tour with 9Million. The tour kicks off on August 12 in Seattle at the Paramount Theatre and wraps up on November 9 in Lisbon at the LAV Warehouse. Check out the full run below. All… Read more »
Following the release of single “Bloodlust,” UK hard rock act Acres are back with “Staring At The Sun,” set to appear on their forthcoming LP The Host, due out on May 2 via Solid State Records. Lead vocalist Ben Lumber says, “‘Staring at the Sun’ is a classic miserable Acres love song. The record goes in a brand new direction, but we wanted a few songs to nod to our roots with remnants of our old vibe. It’s about not being able to let go of someone or something who has a hold over you.” He continues, “The Host represents a bold step in… Read more »
Ahead of their tour with The Unlikely Candidates, Los Angeles duo World’s First Cinema shared their new track, “End Of My Rope” and announced their debut LP Something of Wonder, which will arrive on July 11 via Fearless Records. The band shares, “This song means a lot to us and speaks to a feeling I think almost all musicians and creatives can relate to. Feeling like you work so hard for your craft and are constantly met with roadblocks or lack of progress can be very disheartening.” Of the record, the band shares, “We’ve done heavily cinematic songs, really dark rocky songs,… Read more »
House Of Protection just dropped an instantly iconic new single, “Fire” ahead of the release of their sophomore EP Outrun You All, due out on May 23 via Red Bull Records. Plus, Stephen Harrison and Aric Improta also announced an EP release show set at Los Angeles’ The Roxy on May 24. The duo shares, “The goal with ‘Fire’ was to write something with as much infectious energy as possible. A song that could invoke as much dancing as it does moshing. It’s a hard balance to pull off. This has been the one new song we’ve played on tour before its… Read more »
Apologies to all who were excited to see New Jersey hardcore quintet Gel open for Spiritbox on their upcoming tour. On March 19, Gel took to Instagram to share that they are officially disbanding due to their former guitar player Anthony Webster’s “heinous acts.” Per social media, some of these acts included stealing tens of thousands of dollars, posting nude images of band members on Reddit, and driving erratically. Read more: The Linda Lindas Launch “Don’t Think” Video Ahead Of Spring Tour Many hardcore bands and fans shared reactions to the news. Drug Church posted, “VIVA GEL.” Additionally, From Indian… Read more »
Following the release of singles “Long Gone,” “Numb To What Is Real,” and “Cruel Times,” Superheaven is back with the official music video for “Stare At The Void.” All four tracks are set to appear on the group’s forthcoming self-titled record—their first in a decade—due out on April 18 via Blue Grape Music You can preorder and pre-save Superheaven here. The unique stop-motion animated music video was crafted by Hayden Hall, setting a unique scene for the nostalgia-inducing indie-rock track. Check out the full video below. Superheaven will hit the road for their North American headline tour following the album release in April. Check… Read more »
The Smashing Pumpkins recently wrapped up a 2024 tour with Green Day, but lead singer Billy Corgan is staying busy with a new addition to his family. The frontman and his wife Chloe Mendel, who tied the knot in 2023, announced in a People Exclusive that their baby Juno Corgan came into the world on March 18. Juno is now the youngest of three behind the couple’s kiddos Augustus and Philomena. Per People, Juno was born at home in Highland Park, Illinois. Corgan shared with the magazine, “My wife, Chloe is doing well and recovering, and baby Juno is happy,… Read more »
