What makes a song something you want to listen to over and over again? Is it the instrumentation, lyrics, live performance, or all of the above? Either way, there is always something about a song that burrows a special place inside your heart. It usually stays there for a lifetime. Songs often serve as a placeholder in time. A great song that connects can be listened to years in the future. It will have the ability to transport you back to the exact moment you loved it the most. In 2023, we were given hundreds of incredible songs by numerous… Read more »
I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME, often stylized as iDKHOW, has returned today with “GLOOMTOWN BRATS“, the second single from their forthcoming sophomore album GLOOM DIVISION. The record is slated to release on February 23rd of next year, and this new track follows the first single, “WHAT LOVE?” Both songs exemplify what this band does best. Groovy synths, funky guitars, and lyrics dripping with social commentary, “GLOOMTOWN BRATS” is a tune for any occasion. Since iDKHOW’s inception, it has always been a project that has transcended music genres and time periods. Dallon Weekes being the mastermind behind it… Read more »
Green Day has never been the type to hold back—and they’re certainly not starting now with the release of their deeply personal new single and accompanying video for “Dilemma.” The new release marks the third preview of the trio’s forthcoming 14th studio album, Saviors, set to arrive on January 19, 2024. The unfiltered track opens with gentle guitar strums, setting the stage for frontman Billie Joe Armstrong‘s croons, “Welcome to my problems/It’s not an invitation/This is my dilemma/And it’s my obsession.” The song then explodes with full force, unleashing a powerhouse of electric guitar riffs and thunderous drums, amplifying Armstrong’s… Read more »
Chad Kowal talks about what it’s been like being a solo artist now vs. being in a band like in the past. Plus, another concert film tops the box-office this weekend with ‘Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé’. How did it’s opening weekend compare to the ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ movie release? Take a listen to find out!
It’s been a decade since the Punk Goes series turned its attention towards Christmas in seriously heartwarming fashion. So, we ranked it!
For metal and heavy rock fans of the Midwest, today is a big announcement day. Sonic Temple Festival 2024 officially shared their lineup for their upcoming event. Taking place May 16-19, festival-goers can see a major fest at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus. Of course, the headliners are worth the travel and ticket price alone. Disturbed will headline on Thursday, The Original Misfits take the stage on Friday, Pantera will perform on Saturday, and Slipknot will close out the entire fest on Sunday night. Beyond the fabulous headliners, Sonic Temple is expanding by adding a fourth stage to accommodate 40… Read more »
Wrapping their tour run alongside L. S. Dunes and headliner Pierce The Veil, Dayseeker has unveiled the Dark Sun Worldwide: United States Spring Tour 2024. The tour will kick off on April 19 in Tampa, FL, at 98 Rockfest and run through May 25, where the SoCal group will complete their run in San Diego, CA. Dayseeker will make several additional festival appearances during the span of the tour, including at Earthday Birthday in Orlando, FL, WDHA’S Rock The Rock Fest in Newark, NJ, and 98 Rock Spring Thing in Baltimore, MD. Across the tour, Dayseeker will be joined by… Read more »
Rising alternative rock artist JULES IS DEAD launched their fantastical, spooky new track “Spells and Power Thoughts” today via Atlantic Records. Tapping into witchy themes and pop-punk guitar lines, “Spells And Power Thoughts” highlights love that would never work out. “I’m addicted to affliction/We’re a deadly contradiction/Your lies, they turn me black and blue,” the artist earnestly sings. Check out the full track below. Deep-diving into the track, JULES IS DEAD shares, “‘Spells and Power Thoughts’ is basically about this girl I had feelings for. We both admitted to liking each other, but she had a boyfriend the whole time.… Read more »
Just in time for the snowy holidays, LØLØ has shared her delicate and melancholy new track, “*snow in berlin*.” Capturing the listeners in a flurry of tender acoustic guitar strums, LØLØ’s typically fiery delivery undergoes a subtle transformation, as her vocals melt into an airy whisper and she croons, “I can’t quite recall the first night that we met/But I remember the night that you took my breath/You slurred your words, but I liked what you said/You kissed me and I could taste danger ahead.” The track’s opening verse serves as a captivating prologue to a profound narrative exploring the… Read more »
Mental health, toxic relationships, addiction, and friendships are all intricate themes on nosebleeder, the newest album from Lil Lotus out today. An impressive sophomore effort, the Los Angeles-based rocker has transcended the typical sonic expectations of a pop punk record. He incorporates diaristic lyricism into anthemic melodies and trap-inspired production, deliver an album that is sure to resonate with lovers across eclectic genres. “I feel like a lot of songs are just me singing universally in the hope that somebody connects to the topics,” Lil Lotus shares speaking on nosebleeder. Earlier this week he shared a collaborative track featuring MOD… Read more »
