Alt-rock idols The Used have launched their latest single “Numb” pulled from their tenth forthcoming full-length, Toxic Positivity, set to drop May 19 via Big Noise. Leaning into their knack for honing in on the all-too-relatable, overpowering emotions associated with mental health struggles, The Used’s brand-new track explores the sensation of feeling like a ghost in your own skin when everything around you is too much and not enough all at once. Vocalist Bert McCracken’s piercing shrieks in the track’s recurring line, “Does anybody else feel numb?” is an indication of the recognizable emotions attached to anxiety and depression, and… Read more »
M83 arrived in New York City for two sold-out shows at Terminal 5, bringing their new album ‘Fantasy’ to life in screaming colour.
An unlikely pairing or a match made in heaven? Alt-rap unit Hollywood Undead has teamed up with the genre-fluid artist Jelly Roll for their sensational new release, “House Of Mirrors.” The bittersweet, redemption tune will appear on Hollywood Undead’s deluxe edition of their latest full-length, Hotel Kalifornia Deluxe, which arrives this Friday, April 28. Read more: Switchfoot To Perform ‘The Beautiful Letdown’ In Full On 20th Anniversary Tour Hotel Kalifornia Deluxe will feature six new Hollywood Undead tracks that were not included in the album’s original rendition, which dropped in August 2022. “House Of Mirrors” marks the only collaboration on… Read more »
Toronto-based artist ThxSoMch has released a brand new single “Crumbled” today, along with the announcement of his upcoming EP Sleez, out May 19th via Elektra. Sleez will include his previously released singles “Hate.”, “Keep It Tucked”, and “Caroline”, as well as his breakout hit “SPIT IN MY FACE!”. Released in the fall of 2022, the Platinum-certified track has already amassed over 330 million streams and charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Fans can presave the new EP from ThxSoMch here. With over six million monthly listeners on Spotify, ThxSoMch has gained quite the momentum recently. His new song “Crumbled” is… Read more »
Canadian alt-pop duo, Bestfriend have released their brand new EP Places I’ve Left today via Nettwerk. The six-track EP is a sonically fuzzy, indie daydream boosted by whip-smart lyricism. The narrative relates to nostalgia, growing up, and the constant battle of getting your shit together. Raw and unreserved, and often feeling like a punch in the gut, Places I’ve Left has Bestfriend channeling emotional confessions of life’s uncertainties. The duo is comprised of Stacy Kim (vocals/instrumentals) and Kaelan Geoffrey (vocals/production). Speaking on the new EP, the band shares: “The places sister EPs (‘places i’ve lived’ and now, ‘places i’ve left’)… Read more »
Earlier this year, the Kathleen Hanna-led Le Tigre announced their first tour in 18 years. Last August, the band reunited for their first show in over a decade at This Ain’t No Picnic Festival and performed a massive 16-track set. On their upcoming tour, the band will be supported by a number of incredible acts including Dream Wife, Problem Patterns, Big Joanie, and Chicks On Speed throughout the UK and Europe. Read more: Foo Fighters Announce Six More Shows on US Headline Tour Following their UK and European dates in June, Le Tigre will return to the States and be… Read more »
Last Night Tove Lo took to the stage on The Late Late Show with James Corden alongside SG Lewis to perform their new collaborative song “Call On Me” from her most recent album Dirt Femme. Fresh off this performance, Tove Lo has announced additional east coast dates to her extensive tour, spanning from April to September of this year. She is now set to perform in New York City and Boston before closing the tour out with two nights in Washington D.C. Tickets for the new dates will go on sale this Thursday, April 13th at 10am local time. Tove… Read more »
Nearly 3 years after PVRIS’ last album, Use Me, dropped, vocalist Lynn Gunn has announced her latest collection EVERGREEN. The new full-length project is due on July 14 via Hopeless Records. In addition to the thrilling news of a new body of work from PVRIS, the group has released their latest single “GOOD ENEMY.” “GOOD ENEMY” is the fourth single released from the highly-anticipated new album. Read more: “Scott Pilgrim” cast reunite for Netflix anime series Honing on her magnetic craftsmanship through songwriting, instrumentation, production, and beyond, “GOOD ENEMY” showcases Gunn’s vulnerability through distorted rhythms in the chorus and vigorous… Read more »
Dallas Jackson is a creator, writer, director, Howard alum, and an all-around great person to chat with. On Geek Girl Riot this week, we find out what he’s been up to, his journey to making The System (in theaters now!), and what he’s working on next.
If you’re a fan of artists taking a big swing and connecting, or a fan of anything slightly experimental yet poppy and listenable, this one’s for you.
