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I hope you’re very well aware of who Sebastian Maniscalco is because if not, this episode will make absolutely no sense to you. Good luck and praise God.
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I hope you’re very well aware of who Sebastian Maniscalco is because if not, this episode will make absolutely no sense to you. Good luck and praise God.
Ahead of her performances at Vans Warped Tour and Austin City Limits, Royal & The Serpent has released her ethereal new single, “Euphoria.” Preceded by “Death Do Us Part” and “Carry Me Home,” “Euphoria” aims to capture the vibes of the hit HBO show of the same name. “Not to sound so cliche, but the song was totally inspired by the show. When we were producing it out we would watch the carnival scene from season 1 over and over again,” the artist says. “I wanted this song to feel like being at the top of a Ferris wheel and… Read more »
If you’re frustrated with American politics, you’re not alone, and grandson is putting a soundtrack to your feelings of rage. The artist, well-known for his blunt observations and critiques of capitalism, content consumption, broken social systems, and beyond, just announced his third album. INERTIA is set for release on September 5, and features his single “BRAINROT.” The “BRAINROT” music video, starring Sophie Powers, is a dark satire touching on how the end of the world *feels like* it’s being livestreamed. His lyrics will punch you in the gut, including, “Watch the stars walk the red carpet/Watch the cops shoot the… Read more »
Ahead of his upcoming Idols double album, set to drop June 20, YUNGBLUD has unveiled “Zombie”—an open-wound ballad. Accompanied by a visually striking music video starring acclaimed British actress Florence Pugh (Midsommar, Oppenheimer, Thunderbolts*), the track marks a dramatic shift in tone from previous singles “Lovesick Lullaby” and “Hello Heaven, Hello,” both of which will also appear on the album. You can preorder and pre-save Idols here. “The song was written initially about my grandmother going through serious injury and trauma, leading her to become a different person to who she was before,” YUNGBLUD shares. “It’s about the feeling of… Read more »
Following the announcement of Chroma – 2025, their re-recorded album due out September 12 via Field Day Records, Cartel has unveiled a refreshed version of their breakout hit: “Honestly 2025.” “Bigger, Louder, Prouder,” frontman Will Pugh shares. “We aspired to bring the energy from our live performances to this one. After 20 years, I think we figured it out!” Listen to “Honestly 2025” below. Additionally, the band will be performing at Warped Tour in DC and Long Beach before launching into their 20 year anniversary tour in September. The band will be supported by Hunny, Landon Conrath, and Macseal. Check… Read more »
Born from the vision of Dave Escamilla—who first made his mark as co-vocalist of Crown The Empire before parting ways with the band in 2017—his new project Stray View has arrived with force, unleashing the pummeling new single “Vivid” via Hopeless Records. “To sum it up, it’s about taking the beauty of life for granted…,” the band shares of the track. “We’re all fixated on perspectives that cause so much disdain and hatred, allowing it to change us in ways we never expected. The hook of the chorus, ‘Why are you shielding your eyes from a life that’s so vivid’… Read more »
Marking his first new release of 2025 following the arrival of “700 sq ft” (featuring Trella) last fall, Jayden Seeley—best known as the former frontman of With Confidence—has returned with his latest solo offering, “Amplified.” “We’ve all felt it, right? When you step back to re-evaluate and realize that somewhere along the way, you got so off-course,” Seeley shares. “That somewhere along the way, the light in you had quietly dimmed to an ember. ‘Amplified’ is about re-stoking that fire—in fact, it’s about pouring kerosene on it and almost burning yourself in the process.” He continues, “It’s the first song… Read more »
Yellowcard is officially back with two new singles—“Better Days” and “honestly i”—pulled from their forthcoming full-length album Better Days, due out October 10 via Big Noise Music. The 10-track release marks the band’s first new album since 2016’s self-titled record and finds them returning with major star power in their corner. Executive produced by blink-182’s Travis Barker, Better Days will feature guest appearances from Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio and Avril Lavigne. “We are focused on this chapter of our career being about happiness,” frontman Ryan Key shares. “This is the most fun we’ve had making a video in 20… Read more »
In a sharp, two-minute burst, The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die (TWIABP) return with their first release of 2025: the urgent and unapologetic “Beware The Centrist.” Nearly a year after their June 2024 single “Kersed,” the new track delivers a pointed critique of political apathy—taking aim at those who remain passive in the face of rising injustice and hate. The band shares, “Oppressors call rebels terrorists. Terror is a last resort tactic when speech, boycott, and protests are crushed and declawed. There are breaking points when average citizens are forced to embrace… Read more »
Rise Against has announced the arrival of their forthcoming album, Ricochet, their first full-length in four years. The 12-track collection, led by the new single “I Want It All,” is slated to arrive on August 15. In addition to the new release, the album will feature previously released singles “Nod” and “Prizefighter.” You can preorder Ricochet here. “Ricochet is about our collective inter-connectedness,” frontman Tim McIlrath shares. “We started with the title track, and that being about how we’re all—whether we like it or not—stuck in the same room, so to speak. Everything you do is going to affect somebody;… Read more »
