In this sweeping 2-part discussion, Tommie talks about his legendary decades-spanning career, how he discovered Calvin Harris, signing Calvin’s first records, raver culture, the black & queer influence on dance music, Andy Warhol, Basquiat, Keith Haring, the power of individuality, and how to live a fulfilling life. | This episode is brought to you by the remixer-hiring platform Mixilary.
In this sweeping 2-part discussion, Tommie talks about his legendary decades-spanning career, how he discovered Calvin Harris, signing Calvin’s first records, raver culture, the black & queer influence on dance music, Andy Warhol, Basquiat, Keith Haring, the power of individuality, and how to live a fulfilling life. | This episode is brought to you by the remixer-hiring platform Mixilary.
In the midst of their summer tour leading up to Four Chord Music Festival, Taking Back Sunday surprised fans with an incredibly special and beautifully intimate house show this past weekend. In a backyard in their hometown of Long Island, NY, the band performed to a small but insanely rowdy crowd. Videos have been circulating the internet for the last few days, racking up literally millions of views across different social media platforms. It is turning into somewhat of a phenomenon. Are house shows back? Did they ever go away? There are certainly smaller, up-and-coming bands playing in living rooms,… Read more »
Intricately woven and deeply personal, the self-titled release from Sundressed offers an intimate glimpse into the inner workings of frontman Trevor Hedges‘ creative psyche. This artistic endeavor was first set into motion back in 2012 when Hedges embarked on a musical journey under the moniker Sundressed as a means to navigate his own journey of sobriety. Yet, as the sands of time have shifted, so too has the project’s purpose, morphing into a resonant platform that seeks to address critical matters, particularly within the realm of mental health, all while fostering a profound sense of community among its listeners. The… Read more »
Deafheaven have announced they will be reissuing their sophomore album, Sunbather on November 17th via Death Wish Inc. This re-release is to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the record and will include several remixed and remastered versions of the tracks from the same producer Deafheaven worked with on the original. Along with this news, the band has also shared dates to a North American tour this fall where the they will be playing the record in full. Deafheaven Guitarist Kerry McCoy spoke on the anniversary, sharing: “Sunbather gave us a career. Before then we were working jobs and had these… Read more »
MOD SUN‘s latest single, “Strangers,” is a deeply personal and emotionally charged track that explores the aftermath of his breakup with his former fiancee, Avril Lavigne. Released following their separation in February as MOD kicked off his massive God Save The Teen Tour, the song serves as a poignant reflection on the complexities of love, loss, and loyalty. What makes “Strangers” even more heartbreaking is the fact that the accompanying music video was filmed in Paris, the very city where MOD SUN proposed to Lavigne in March 2022 before their split. The video for “Strangers” beautifully captures the bittersweet essence… Read more »
Emo kings, Taking Back Sunday have returned today to give us a brand new single, “The One”. We are thrilled, obviously. The devastating and emotional track shows the band tugging at our heartstring, as well as their own. This new song comes after a batch of newer tracks included on their 20th anniversary reissue of Tell All Your Friends, titled Twenty. Before that, the band hasn’t released new music since their 2016 album, Tidal Wave. Does this mean we will be getting a new full-length soon? We sure as hell hope so. Speaking on the new song, the band shared:… Read more »
Sunami have surprise-released their long-awaited debut album, and it’s a near-perfect example of hard-hitting and beautifully heavy hardcore.
KiNG MALA has shared her newest video today for her single “sunny side up“. The witty and whimsical lyrics are in juxtaposition with the fierce demeanor and performance from MALA. The alt-pop star sits opposite of her partner, in a battleground brought to us in the form of a breakfast-filled food fight. Connected by a hefty chain at the ankles, the couple argue, scream, and fight in a room filled with white-washed walls and minimal decor. The video has the feel of a short-film. Coming in at a little over two minutes, the song is short and sweet. “sunny side… Read more »
Arizona-based modern punk rock icons, Sundressed have shared a wonderful announcement today. Their newest effort, a self-titled album, Sundressed will drop August 11th via Rude Records. In celebration of this news, the group has shared a brand new single “There With Me“. The song shines with classic Sundressed emotion and drive. Existential crisis, self-reflection, and narratives interlaced with love and partnership ooze in the lyricism, paired with a groovy, 90’s rock inspired instrumentation, making for a catchy and relatable tune. “There with me is one of the first successful love songs I’ve ever written, which makes sense since I got… Read more »
