Belgian shoegaze outfit Slow Crush has announced that they’ve officially joined the Pure Noise Records family. They are now roster buddies with the likes of State Champs, Knuckle Puck, Less Than Jake, and more alternative stars. On social media, the act says, “We’re over the moon! Slow Crush signed with Pure Noise Records, home to many legendary bands and excited to begin this journey.” Read more: Field Medic Shares Acoustic Rendition Of Remo Drive’s “Mercy” Slow Crush continues, “Together we’re releasing an alternative remastered version of our debut album ‘Aurora’, printed on holographic cardboard including some limited merch. Preorders go… Read more »
In a recent social media statement, metalcore mainstays Veil Of Maya revealed that they are going on hiatus and canceling all forthcoming shows, effective immediately. The post reads, “We have made the difficult decision to have Veil Of Maya go on hiatus and we will not be playing any of the upcoming festivals or tours.” It continues, “We apologize to our fans and appreciate everyone’s support over the years. This break is necessary for us to reassess our future, and we hope you understand. When the time feels right, we’ll update you on what’s next for Veil of Maya.” Though,… Read more »
Sydney Australia-based rising rockers RedHook recruited Welsh quartet Holding Absence to craft the daring collab “Dr. Frankenstein.” RedHook vocalist Emmy Mack notes, “‘Dr. Frankenstein’ tells the story of a fairytale romance that rapidly devolves into a nightmare as one partner displays increasingly more possessive and controlling behavior. But the bridge then hits us with a plot twist by suggesting that this emotional abuse may have spawned from the other partner being dishonest and unfaithful, thus posing several questions for us to consider: who is the real monster in this situation? Does making mistakes and hurting each other (emotionally) make us… Read more »
FEVER 333 is back with not one, but two raw, charged singles, “MURDERER” and “NOSEBLEEDS,” from their forthcoming record DARKER WHITE due out on October 4. This 14-track LP includes previously released singles “DESERT RAP,” “NEW WEST ORDER,” “HIGHER POWER,” “NO HOSTAGES,” and “$WING.” Vocalist Jason Butler says, “The lyrics to ‘MURDERER’ draw attention to the thousands of innocent Palestinian people being killed every day. It is a call for support and reaction to the current situation happening there.” In classic Butler fashion, his lyrics pull no punches, detailing state-sanctioned violence. “What you call a savior we call an assailant/His law and his… Read more »
Following the major announcement of holiday festivals Ho Ho Hot Mulligan earlier this week, Hot Mulligan has officially dropped their Warmer Weather EP via Wax Bodega Records. Additionally, they shared “Fly Move (The Whole Time)” and its accompanying music video. Previously, the band launched their singles “Stickers Of Brian” and “End Eric Sparrow And The Life Of Him.” Of the lyrics for “Fly Move (The Whole Time),” vocalist Tades Sanville shares, “I’ve been toeing the line between antisocial and agoraphobia. I’ve spent the better part of a year being as insulated and still as possible. When I’m home alone and all… Read more »
Indie-rock trio half•alive is entering their dazzling new era. Today, the genre mainstays announced their forthcoming third studio album, Persona. The LP is due out on November 15 via Virgin Music Group. In celebration of the announcement, the band also revealed their lead single, “Sophie’s House.” The band eloquently grooves with nostalgic bass beats and euphoric choruses, and also, of course, showcases their love for all things dance. Their new offering is proof that half•alive is here to stay and carved out their own indie niche. Vocalist Josh Taylor says, “When starting the writing process for this album, we intentionally… Read more »
Arriving today via Rise Records with an accompanying music video, Winona Fighter has unleashed their new single, “Swear To God That I’m (FINE).” “‘Swear To God That I’m (FINE)’ is a song that comes from a place of just pure honesty,” frontwoman and multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon shares in a press release. “When you spend years GRINDING as a musician, and it starts to actually work out, you feel so much gratitude you could explode…or at least that’s my experience. As someone who has always struggled to separate their career and personal life, I thought, ‘Well, if the band is doing… Read more »
Today, we’re thrilled to spotlight Leah Mason, the artist People Magazine has hailed as an “undeniable talent.” Leah’s journey began in Nashville’s country music scene, but she’s since evolved into a pop powerhouse with her exciting new album, HEXED, which dropped on August 9th. The album is fun, heartbreaking, and catchy!
If you’ve been obsessed with Plain White T’s hit “Hey There Delilah” since its 2006 release, it’s time to re-add it to your playlists. Now, the band shared a new RJ Pasin remix for the iconic song. The new rendition offers new sparkling tones and beats alongside Tom Higgenson‘s vocals. Higgenson shares, “I love RJ Pasin’s reimagining of ‘Hey There Delilah. So much energy, and a totally different spin on the song. It’s so cool.” Pasin adds, “My remix of ‘Hey There Delilah’ was a fun way to incorporate modern production and guitar composition into such a timeless classic.” Check… Read more »
Remo Drive‘s classic “Mercy” has been reimagined into a stripped-back, melancholy tune from Field Medic. The somber and delicate cover will appear on Remo Drive‘s Mercy Deluxe LP, due out on October 18 via Epitaph Records. Previously, the group also shared wilt‘s cover of “Please, Please Be Smart.” Field Medic says, “From the instant I heard this song when it was released, it was stuck in my head. The cowboy style production really resonated with me, so it was really fun to figure out how to recreate it in my own style (with help from Noah from Runnner).” Additionally, the… Read more »
