If you were lucky enough to be at Emo Nite in LA on July 8 this past summer, you already know that The Academy Is…’s William Beckett and Midtown/Cobra Starship’s Gabe Saporta graced the stage for an impromptu performance of sorts of their 2006 hit “Snakes On A Plane (Bring It).” Well, we were ready for it to happen again, and they certainly knew how to bring it! During The Academy Is…‘s late afternoon set, they treated the crowd to a captivating lineup featuring gems from their debut album Almost Here, including the title track and “Slow Down.” They also… Read more »
Waterparks often say that they “never slow down” and it is the truth. In the midst of an Australian tour, the band dropped a brand new single and music video, “SNEAKING OUT OF HEAVEN” this week. Today, the trio have shared the news of a full tour of the United States this coming spring. They kick off in Seattle, WA on February 26th and hit cities like Denver, Portland, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas, and more before wrapping in Los Angeles, CA on April 6th. Waterparks will be joined by TikTok sensation, Loveless as support on the run. Read More: Maggie Lindemann… Read more »
To celebrate the return of ‘Loki,’ we’ve highlighted a few bands who were once on top of the world but have seemingly become a nostalgic memory, left sitting like sand on the bottom of an hourglass, lost in the depths of our iPod nanos.
The Front Bottoms have shared a beautifully cinematic visual for their track “Paris” today. The visual created by Dad Filmed It, follows a stunning montage of the band from their recent performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Combining both live shots and behind-the-scene footage from backstage, it encapsulates The Front Bottoms in a way that feels comforting and familiar, while also larger than life. Commenting on the video, the band shared, “This was a very special night for us. Album release show at the legendary Red Rocks. For those that weren’t at the show we hope you enjoy this video as much as we do. Shot by our friends Dad Filmed… Read more »
Iconic folk rock band, The Front Bottoms have finally gifted fans with their sixth full-length album You Are Who You Hang Out With today. A band that has always put real life experiences into their everso literal lyricism and funky production, they have unique way of crafting songs that make you feel nostalgic for an experience you may have never even had in your own life. They have the ability to transport their listeners into a universe that lives inside the mind of Brian Sella, inviting everyone to that bizarre and beautiful place. You Are Who You Hang Out With… Read more »
There is no better band to cover the iconic Freaky Friday track, “Take Me Away” than Meet Me At The Altar. Three incredibly badass women unleashing a fiery new rendition of a song that won all of our emo hearts back in 2003 is exactly what we needed today. It has been exactly twenty years since we were graced with the song in such a memorable and influential film, and now we can appreciate a younger generation taking an absolutely banging new stab at it. Meet Me @ The Altar also gave fans a sick and grungy visual to accompany… Read more »
Dropping their first song since 2022, Bearings is back with their brand new single, “Gone So Gone.” Released via Pure Noise Records, the band is introducing fans to a new era of bangers, with this first single marking the beginning of a release campaign for their upcoming LP, The Best Part About Being Human. The album is set to drop on August 18. Describing the record, the band said, “‘The Best Part About Being Human’ is being alive and the second best part is writing an upbeat and exciting record with your brothers in a small house in North Hollywood.… Read more »
Our favorite folk-rock duo, The Front Bottoms are back with another emotional single “Punching Bag” today. The single comes off of their upcoming full-length album You Are Who You Hang Out With, out August 4th via Fueled By Ramen. The band has managed to stay true to their sound over the years, experimenting with production value, but always remaining the cheeky, loose, and dramatically specific band we have always loved. Speaking on the new music video, Brian Sella remarked, “I want to give a big thank you to my neighbor Nick for being such a good sport and helping make… Read more »
Magnolia Park have once again teamed up with their fellow Florida friends, 408 to bring fans a brand new song and music video today! The visual for the new song, “Manic” is an ode to one of their collective favorite bands, blink-182. The video pays tribute to blink’s 1997 classic hit, “dammit“. There is no question that Magnolia Park and 408 carry a youthful angst in their music. They are high-energy, playful and comical in their efforts both musically and visually, reminiscent of the likes of blink-182. It makes for the perfect callback. Guitarist Tristan Torres explains that “Manic” is the “ultimate… Read more »
May is Asian American or Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, and it would be terribly remiss of us to not cover that in this column.
