On October 8, 2024, Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley launched his official memoir, Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell. In it, he shares photos and a variety of anecdotes about his childhood, experiences in the pop-punk scene, details of high-profile relationships, and near-death experiences. He also outlined the sexual and verbal abuse he allegedly suffered at the hands of the band’s former manager, Greig Nori. Now, both Nori and Whibley are suing each other in a court of law. According to documents obtained by SooToday, a digital newspaper covering local news in Ontario, Canada, Nori is suing Whibley… Read more »
Following their monumental return to the scene in 2024 and dropping their 25-track B-Sides & Rarities collection in November, As It Is has returned with a reimagined rendition of their 2015 hit single, “Dial Tones X.” This fresh version of their fan-favorite track is not only As It Is at their best, but features a guest appearance by Holding Absence frontman Lucas Woodland. “This band has always been about growth and progression, about never doing the same thing twice,” the band shares in a press release. “As our discography evolved, many people were surprised the band that once made Dial… Read more »
After more than a year of single releases promoting their debut record, Diva Bleach has finally unleashed their 10-track collection, Can You Keep A Secret?, via InVogue Records. Guided by a series of deeply personal and intimate tracks that the group began releasing with the launch of “Out Of My Head” in August 2023, the duo—vocalist/bassist Sydney Roten and guitarist Brie Ritter—brims with vulnerability surrounding relationships and self-discovery. With the full release now available and the push-and-pull tension of their electrifying focus single, “Obsessed,” we had the chance to chat with Diva Bleach about their creative process, navigating the uptick… Read more »
At long last, Australia’s premier indie-rockers Spacey Jane have announced their third studio album is on its way. Ahead of If That Makes Sense, due out on May 9, the quartet is offering fans a taste of what’s to come with their new track and music video for “All The Noise.” Lead vocalist Caleb Harper shares, “‘All the Noise’ was mostly written in a hotel room in Sydney having landed in Australia for the first time in 6 months. I suppose there was something about being down under again that made my version of the story of the beginning of… Read more »
It looks like PVRIS is gearing up to announce something soon, and we have never been more seated. On January 16, the band’s social media pages changed all of their profile pictures to an intricate silver circle on a black background. Then, PVRIS took to Instagram to post a cryptic video. The dark vignette features a hand, smoke, and a handheld mirror, while the caption simply reads, “Haven’t you heard?” These visuals resemble those of the band’s debut album White Noise, released in 2014 via Rise Records. According to various Reddit threads, fans suspect that a White Noise anniversary tour… Read more »
Laura Jane Grace is finally sharing the live performance everyone’s been waiting for: the Operation Ivy covers set at The Empty Bottle from September’s Riot Fest with Catbite. And that’s not all. The live album, which is currently available on Catbite’s Bandcamp, is a pay-what-you-want record. All proceeds raised will directly benefit those suffering from the LA wildfires via Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and Best Friends Animal Society. You can stream the LP on Bandcamp here and rest assured that your purchase is benefiting those in need. Laura Jane Grace & The Mississippi Medicals are heading out on a spring tour with… Read more »
The Maine is always full of surprises, and this one might just be their biggest yet. On a random January Wednesday night, the Arizona five-piece dropped dyed (2008-2023), a compilation album of reimagined demos. Each track honors the band’s nine album eras. Vocalist John O’Callaghan noted, “Revisiting the past can stir up all sorts of feelings. Nostalgia, fondness, gratitude, and on and on and on. We felt everything in between when we uncovered these songs from over the last few decades, and sincerely hope they stir up anything of the sort for you while listening!” Read more: The Maine Announces… Read more »
Following a monumental 2024 celebrating the 15 year anniversary of Let’s Cheers To This with Sleeping With Sirens, frontman Kellin Quinn has launched his new side project, Haunted Mouths, with their debut single, “Further Til We Disappear.” Recorded with Quinn’s favorite artist, the frontman of Aaron Marsh, this track marks the first glimpse of a larger collection. “That song mentions many of my wife’s favorite things and different things we share. The whole record is a love letter to her,” Quinn shares. “I didn’t want to make a pop album or an acoustic record. It needed to be dark, drony, haunting,… Read more »
This is our yearly pop culture deep dive with Maysa Askar! Maysa is a talented photographer, designer, and creative who loves pop culture and celebrity news. This week, we explore the big pop culture moments of 2024, including all the big moments in Pop Music, what we think of some celebrity couples, and whether Brand New will return in 2025.
This week is the final week to stick by your New Years resolutions. Pat & Seb figure out their grocery plans, and boy do those Photoshopped Brad Pitt images look horrible.
