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 »
The Belgian punk outfit, Captain Kaiser have announced the release of their upcoming album RHYME&REASON out September 15th via [PIAS] Recordings. Earlier this year, the band kicked off the hype for this new album by dropping the track “DRIVE“. Today the band continues the build-up by sharing a brand new single, “GOODNIGHT“, along with a music video directed by Vincent Van Hoorick. One stage at a time, Captain Kaiser has conquered the punk scene while driving the van, celebrating life and making the walls drip with sweat. The band has grown, but that word means more than bigger rooms or… Read more »
A band formed during the pandemic, poptropicaslutz! came onto the scene fast and hard. Quick after their inception, the duo signed to Epitaph Records in the summer of 2020 and began releasing music at a rapid rate. poptropicaslutz! is a genre-surfing hyperpunk band at their core, but both draw considerable inspiration from a variety of genres and decades. They showcase their glitched-out, auto-tuned melodies with the feel of 2010’s SoundCloud Rap, Myspace era indie pop and over-produced alternative rock. Today the group has announced a lengthy US tour with support from Chloe Lilac, Sophie Powers and DJ aldrch. The tour… Read more »
Epitaph Records trio, THICK have announced new tour dates this summer running from early June through July. The tour will kick off on June 8th in Portsmouth, NH and wrap up on July 22nd in New York, NY. The Brooklyn-based band will bring Crooked Teeth, Bad Waitress, Grumpster and TVOD along for support on select dates. Last August, THICK released their newest full-length album, Happy Now, boasting grunge-punk filled tracks such as “Loser“, “Happiness“, and “Tell Myself“. If you want to catch this sick line-up live, the tickets are on sale now! Check out the dates below and grab yours… Read more »
Geek Girl Riot is revisiting the Sandman universe and one of our Rioters’ (many) conversations about femme empowerment. While you relive the episode’s magic, keep scrolling to read the latest reviews, featuring: Dead Ringers, Mrs. Davis, The Covenant, Beau Is Afraid, Evil Dead Rise, and The Diplomat.
Today the duke of spook, Wednesday13, has announced a fall 2023 US headline tour to celebrate 21 years of his former band, revered glam punk icons, Murderdolls. Wednesday13 and his current band – which features former Murderdolls alumni Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley – will perform a full set of Murderdolls songs, taken from the band’s celebrated 2002 debut album, Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls and their 2010 sophomore album, Women And Children Last. The former won them the Revolver Golden Gods ‘Comeback Of The Year’ Award. In the metallic glam punk outfit, 13 was the frontman and songwriter, alongside Murderdolls guitarist and his creative partner-in-crime, Joey Jordison. Read More: Spiritbox Welcome Us Into “The… Read more »
Los Angeles-based pop singer-songwriter, Jake Scott released his new album Live 2022 today. The album was recorded during his Lavender headline tour in the fall of last year. Each song on the album was recorded during a different night of the tour and allows fans to revisit their experience of seeing Scott live on stage. The effort showcases Scott’s high-energy, deeply authentic and heartfelt songwriting, and overall engaging performances. Check out the track list for the live album below. Earlier this month, Jake Scott attended the CMT Awards on behalf of his nomination for “Collaborative Video of The Year” as… Read more »
10 years after the Lambert family escaped “The Further” for the first time, they will be forced to revisit their past and uncover the horrors of their suppressed memories. Today Blumhouse Productions (Get Out, M3GAN, Paranormal Activity) has shared the trailer for the brand new installment in the Insidious film series, Insidious: The Red Door. The trailer follows the Lambert family 10 years after their son, Dalton fell into a coma that resulted in bizarre paranormal events. The family experienced unexplainable and imaginable horrors within their own home. In attempts to escape the demonic entity terrorizing the family, parents Josh… Read more »
Mac Demarco has announced a string of summer dates to support his brand new instrumental album Five Easy Hot Dogs that came out in January of this year. He shared “Hello, Mac D here, in July we are bringing Five Easy Hot Dogs to the stage. Should be nice, should be different, hopefully, it will be special. Hope to see you there.” DeMarco is set to perform in Los Angeles, New York City, Paris and London with three consecutive dates at Webster Hall in New York City on July 18th, 19th and 20th. Tickets for the New York shows go… Read more »
Hard-hitting rock unit Dark Divine has unleashed their engulfing new single “Drown” and announced their signing to Thriller Records. “Drown” marks the group’s first release since their 2022 Halloweentown. The fuel-soaked new single will be featured on the group’s forthcoming debut full-length album excepted to arrive later this year. While “Drown” effortlessly takes the air from your lungs and creates a sinking feeling through the track’s accompanying video, the release is soaked in chugging guitars, a biting vocal delivery by frontman Anthony Martinez, and crashing drums. “We wanted the first music video of the new record to pack a visual… Read more »
