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This week, Basslines and Protest Signs looks at the reaction to this year’s inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, iand why every one of them is valid and deserved.
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This week, Basslines and Protest Signs looks at the reaction to this year’s inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, iand why every one of them is valid and deserved.
Today the Los Angeles-based indie pop artist, Mehro showcased a brand new music video for his single “Exploding“. The visual is oozing with a vintage inspired atmosphere that creates a technicolor fever dream for the viewer. The experience conjures the versions of ourselves that hide deep in the caverns of our minds. The track comes from Mehro’s most recent full-length album release, Dark Corners and Alchemy. The record is an incredibly vulnerable 12-song journey into the heart of a singular artist. He treats despair and self-destruction with as much reverence as hope and healing. Speaking on the new track and visual,… Read more »
In a surprising move during the trio’s Detroit, MI performance last night (May 9), blink-182 played a snippet of Taylor Swift‘s 6x platinum song “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” following a performance of their own hit single, “Dammit.” The unexpected mashup is quite a tongue-in-cheek moment for the group considering guitarist Tom DeLonge’s return to the band in 2022 following his initial departure in 2015. The band’s playful rendition of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” showed off their willingness to poke fun at the whole situation. While vocalist Mark Hoppus takes the lead on belting out,… Read more »
It’s July 4th, 2003 in New York City. A web of individuals from punk rockers to CEOs are intricately connected in various ways. At the dead center of the web? A mysterious shooting of Samantha (Wonders) in Central Park. With no witnesses of the shooting itself, the investigation starts to unveil the mysterious connections between fires around the city, the downtown music scene, and a massive corporate real estate business in legal trouble.
Ahead of their debut album drop, brother/sister duo (Austin and Taryn) Durry has issued a reimagined version of their 2021 fan-favorite single, “Who’s Laughing Now.” The group’s self-released debut album, Suburban Legend, will arrive via Thirty Tigers on Sept. 8; you can preorder it here. Durry‘s “Who’s Laughing Now” is a powerful and relatable song that resonates with anyone who feels trapped in their current situation and yearns for something beyond the monotony of everyday life. The song’s lyrics reflect the universal desire for freedom, independence, and self-expression, which are often suppressed by the expectations of society and the pressure… Read more »
Closure In Moscow are marching to the beat of their own drum on the latest chaotic taste of their upcoming album ‘Soft Hell’.
Incendiary have shared another battering ram of hardcore protest, taken from their upcoming album ‘Change The Way You Think About Pain’.
DEAR-GOD mixes so many genres together it is honestly impressive how well it all works. Ranging from modern hyperpop, to soundcloud emo-rap, to alternative punk, the entire sonic experience is still somehow rooted in heavy rock. It’s weird, aggressive, and undeniably unique. It is also very cool. This week DEAR-GOD released his debut full-length album, The Punchline via Dine Alone Records. On his most recent track, DEAR-GOD shares: My latest track, “Good Person,” is about moral authority and pacifism. When I have a serious issue with someone due to their harmful actions, I try to seek a just punishment. Some… Read more »
Following her debut Coachella performance, alt-pop starlet Ashnikko (she/they) has launched her latest effort “WEEDKILLER.” Through the release and its accompanying visual, Ashnikko takes us one step deeper into the dystopian universe that she’s created across her forthcoming, debut album, WEEDKILLER. Ashnikko’s debut full-length is available to preorder here. “WEEDKILLER” is a sonic journey defined by a variety of genres and soundscapes, showcasing Ashnikko’s versatility and unique style. The new track effortlessly blends elements from punk rock, pop, and electronic music, creating a dynamic, energetic, and catchy experience. WATCH: Royal & the Serpent Talks Baby Food and Fall Out Boy… Read more »
Bowling For Soup‘s Instagram bio reads “Pop Punk Royalty – Easily the 9th best pop punk band in history” and honestly, they’re totally right. With smashing alternative hits like “1985” (the song your moms loves), “Girl All The Bad Guys Want“, “High School Never Ends“, “Almost” and even their popular cover of “Stacy’s Mom“, they have been impossible not to bring up in a conversation about pop punk for over a decade. Today the band announced the “Getting Old Sucks” Tour. A lot of us can certainly relate to that sentiment. It seems like just yesterday we were all jamming… Read more »
