Soccer Mommy, aka Nashville-based Sophie Allison, is always down to inject her melancholy indie-rock sensibilities into covers of her favorite tracks from other artists. Today, the artist shared her cover of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour surprise song “I’m Only Me When I’m With You” and announced Soccer Mommy’s forthcoming cover song EP Karaoke Night. The five-track release arrives on listening platforms on Sept. 22 via Loma Vista and is available for pre-order. Uniquely, Swift’s self-titled record from 2006 is a major source of inspiration for Soccer Mommy. “I really wanted to cover this song because it’s one of my favorites… Read more »
Paris Jackson is finding her true sound within the alternative rock music world. She is back with another attitude-fueled single, “hit your knees“. While all of her music in the last year has been created to showcase her remarkable abilities, this track in particular, is extremely special. Paris Jackson chose to work with an exclusively women-led team on the writing and production of this song. She partnered with co-writer and producer Linda Perry, the front woman of the legendary 90’s rock band, 4 non-blondes. She also brought in Alisha Ballard, of EqualizeHer. EqualizeHer is an organization that works to solve gender… Read more »
Following the success of her opening slot on Fall Out Boy’s So Much For (Tour) Dust this summer, Royal & The Serpent have announced their debut headline tour kicking off this fall. In a post shared to her Instagram, Royal pens, “RATS – IM COMING HOME! finally. i’ve been waiting for this moment for far too long but it’s here – the 1st ever R.A.T.S headline TOUR. if i can promise you one thing, for the rest of our lives? i promise “I’LL NEVER GIVE UP ON YOU” thank you for never giving up on me.” Additionally, Royal shared a… Read more »
The Los Angeles-based trio, Point North are back today with their sophomore album Prepare For Despair. It has been three years since the band’s debut record, Brand New Vision, and fans are in for a treat with the new album. Point North has reached a new threshold with the crafting of their music, delivering a heavier sound that might surprise some listeners. However, it feels right. Perhaps it even feels like what the band was destined for all along. They have always had the skills to blend radio-pop melodies into rock music, but now they are blending it into something… Read more »
In a captivating interview just ahead of his new album drop, Craig Owens takes readers and listeners on an immersive journey into the creation of his latest, Volume 1. With a career spanning over 20 years and connections to his iconic projects such as Chiodos, Isles & Glaciers, and D.R.U.G.S., Owens unveils the detailed process of selecting and reimagining 10 tracks from his illustrious discography. As he delves into the album’s concept and the emotional journey of revisiting his music, Owens shares the meticulous thought process behind each song choice and how the reimagined renditions breathe new life into his… Read more »
England’s own Static Dress continuously outdoes themselves every time they share a new release. Today, the metal-forward band released a revamped track and accompanying music video for “Di-sinTer (GLITTER REDUX),” from their forthcoming deluxe LP Rouge Carpet Disaster (Redux) due out on September 15. You can score the pre-order vinyl for the 16-track album right now. Reminiscent of Deftones, the new version of their 2022 track combines myriad sounds of emo, metalcore, and modern rock, ultimately refining its more raw elements. As for the visuals, the recent Roadrunner Records signees take a true-to-form DIY approach to their work. Vocalist Olli… Read more »
As the curtain falls on an eventful summer of touring alongside Yellowcard to commemorate the 20-year milestone of Ocean Avenue, Story Of The Year has a tantalizing treat in store for their fans. Embarking on a nostalgic journey, the St. Louis collective has announced the 20 Years of Page Avenue tour. The group’s debut album, which catapulted the band into the spotlight in 2003, holds a special place in the hearts of fans worldwide, and this tour promises to be a nostalgic blast from the past. As if the announcement wasn’t thrilling enough, Story Of The Year is bringing along… Read more »
First, Trump’s latest legal ‘oopsie’ concerning the 2020 election as he faces indictment number 11,000. Then, we’re off to Florida, where the Sunshine State is throwing some serious shade on AP Psychology. Lastly, good ol’ Mitch McConnell, got serenaded with a chorus of ‘Retire!’ during a speech.
During a recent interview with TikTok music influencer Jesea Lee, vocalist/guitarist Jaret Reddick shares an intriguing insight into why his band Bowling For Soup initially had reservations about their hit song “1985.” Reddick explains that SR-71 initially released the song in Japan, and after the band’s breakup, there seemed to be no reason for it to make its way to the US. However, fate had a different plan. Reddick recounts how their manager heard “1985” and found its sound more in line with Bowling For Soup‘s style than SR-71‘s. “So essentially SR-71 had released [‘1985’] in Japan, and then they… Read more »
Charismatic Los Angeles artist, Chad Tepper has shared his debut album Never Stood A Chance via Epitaph Records today. To celebrate this release, he dropped a brand new song “Run The World” featuring Bryce Vine with a hilarious and gripping music video. Tepper has mastered infusing hip-hop elements into guitar driven, upbeat pop punk tracks. He balances being playful and chaotic with notes of authenticity and self-reflection. Never Stood A Chance is the perfect album to close out your summer. Speaking on the new track, Tepper shared: “It’s a fun little “Fuck you” song to the world. Felt like a… Read more »
