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Month: August 2022

Sorry It’s Over Confronts Addiction On New Single “Dog Daze”
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Sorry It’s Over Confronts Addiction On New Single “Dog Daze”

Alt/pop concept act Sorry It's Over has released a new single called "Dog Daze". The band, formed by Louis Petrella continues to pick up steam with more than a half million streams on Spotify to date. We caught up with Petrella to learn more about "Dog Daze", his songwriting process, and what inspired him to start playing music in the first place. You can connect with Sorry It's Over for additional updates on their website, Facebook and Instagram pages. On your new song "Dog Daze", what's the inspiration behind the song? Musically, "Dog Daze" was a pretty simple song that I came up with rather quickly a couple of years ago. Just going back and forth with two major 7 chords on the guitar. I had the basic idea of how the song should go pretty quickly but what took a little long...
Saint Slumber Returns– HALLELUJAH! [New Track Friday + An Interview!]
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Saint Slumber Returns– HALLELUJAH! [New Track Friday + An Interview!]

(c) Saint Slumber “Life is good. And we’re never going to take this– you know, playing live music– for granted ever again. You never know what show is going to be your last show."Joshua Perna Saint Slumber, the patron saint of synergy, corn, and phenomenal tunes, is gracing us with yet another summertime banger. Check out these teasers of "HALLELUJAH (NOTHING MATTERS)" from the band on TikTok and find out why I'm so excited about this. I can already tell it's going to be an absolute bop. Be sure to stick around after for some other updates from 'the best band you've never heard of', including the transcription of a little chat between us all at The MilkBoy in Philly from earlier this summer. The Prayer of Saint Slumber: HALLELUJAH, NOTHING MATTERS!...
‘Stay On Board’ Chronicles Life of Trans Skateboarder Leo Baker (Review)
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‘Stay On Board’ Chronicles Life of Trans Skateboarder Leo Baker (Review)

For two decades, Leo Baker was a professional skateboarder who competed professionally all around the world. Co-directors Nicola Marsh and Giovanni Reda followed Baker from 2019 to 2021 during a period of intense personal turmoil. The film begins with what should have been a career highlight - Baker was announced to represent the USA on the first-ever Women's Olympic Skateboarding Team. Leo Baker reaches new heights in 'Stay On Board' (Netflix) The problem? Baker was experiencing extreme gender dysphoria, already identifying themselves as Leo and using they/them pronouns amongst friends and family. Being chosen for the Olympics was a life changing moment, but not in the way you might expect. Every interview and comment that identified them as a woman became harder and harder...
The ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Hit The Floor This Weekend at Theaters Nationwide  (Review)
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The ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Hit The Floor This Weekend at Theaters Nationwide (Review)

'Bodies Bodies Bodies,' the latest release from A24, is a perfect pick if you're looking to get in some jump scares before the summer ends. Let's get one thing clear - this is not a slasher film. Just seeing the company's logo up top should give you an indication that this is something more unexpected. 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' expands nationwide this weekend. (A24) The Story In this wild satirical whodunit directed by Halina Reijn, a bunch of filthy rich kids plan a hurricane party at remote family mansion. Sophie (Amandla Stenberg) is a recovering addict. She hits the road with her girlfriend Bee (Maria Bakalova) to head out to a gigantic house where her best friend David (Pete Davidson) is hosting friends to weather a massive storm. Upon arrival, it's clear that Sophie and...
Goo Goo Dolls Continue To Evolve With New Album ‘Chaos In Bloom’
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Goo Goo Dolls Continue To Evolve With New Album ‘Chaos In Bloom’

Photo Credit: Claire Marie Vogel Grammy-nominated mainstays Goo Goo Dolls are back with a brand new album. Chaos In Bloom is available everywhere you listen to music. The album marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band as it is the first to be produced by frontman John Rzeznik. Recorded at Dreamland Studios outside of Woodstock, New York, Chaos In Bloom was recorded during the early days of the pandemic. The location, which is as remote as it is rich in historic rock music roots, proved to be the ideal setting. The album carries a live quality that the band captured by blending vintage instruments and gear with cutting-edge recording processes and techniques. https://twitter.com/googoodolls/status/1557940343827337216 Embarrassing Interview Experience Pre-MendoWerk...
The Coronas New Album And U.S. Tour Dates Announced
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The Coronas New Album And U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Irish indie pop-rockers The Coronas will release their seventh studio album this fall. Along with the release of TIME STOPPED they'll return to the US for a number of shows as part of their upcoming world tour. Photo by Lucy Foster The band was around long before the pandemic set in. But it's certainly unfortunate they share a common name with COVID. They'll address it head-on with the release of TIME STOPPED on October, 7th with an album full of hopeful music. Check out their latest single "Strive" and let us know in the comment section what you think. We're enjoying the distinctly 1980s groove. And we're a sucker for synths and saxophone solos so this one is going right onto the playlist. In Studio Lead singer Danny O'Reilly, guitarist Graham Knox, and drummer Conor Eg...
Metallica is Being Canceled, Here is The Reason Why
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Metallica is Being Canceled, Here is The Reason Why

Credit - Markus Winkler on Unsplash Cancel Culture seems to be quite the buzzword nowadays. Well, it's time to buckle in because this latest example of it is going to get a little confusing. Deep Breath... A band that just celebrated their 40th anniversary was discovered by a whole new generation when the band's 36 year old song was used in the 4th season of the biggest Netflix show of all time. Then, those same new fans who had just discovered the decades old band, have decided to cancel them, due to what they are calling said band's "controversial past". We told you it was going to be a bumpy ride. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and metal masters Metallica were introduced to a whole new generation of young fans after their decades old metal classic “Ma...
Coheed and Cambria Drummer Releases Vaxis II Playthrough Videos
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Coheed and Cambria Drummer Releases Vaxis II Playthrough Videos

Multi-talented Coheed and Cambria drummer Josh Eppard has released a series of epic drum playthrough videos. The series features Eppard offering up commentary in regards to his experience recording drum parts for the new Coheed and Cambria album Vaxis - Act II: A Window of the Waking Mind. Vaxis II, released in June, features some of Coheed and Cambria's most compelling music to date. They've been a band for nearly two decades and it seems they're starting to get more of the respect they deserve. That's to say, their loyal fanbase has been there the whole time. Increasing crowd sizes leading to sold-out shows across the US only means that the secret is finally out. You can check out their latest single from Vaxis II "A Disappearing Act" here. The U.S. leg of the A Window of the ...
Silversun Pickups Confirm 21-Date ‘Physical Thrills’ Tour
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Silversun Pickups Confirm 21-Date ‘Physical Thrills’ Tour

Along with the confirmation of their 21-date Physical Thrills tour, Silversun Pickups have released a new single featuring bassist Nikki Moninger on vocals. "Alone On A Hill" will be featured on their new album Physical Thrills. The album is set for release on August 19th. The project, Silversun Pickups' 6th studio effort, was produced by the iconic Butch Vig. Alone On A Hill Cover Art Frontman Brian Aubert has been quoted saying the band took a different approach to record the new album. More insight on that can be found here. Moninger is the focal point of both the song and music video and she had this to say about the process. This song exposes a side I didn’t know I had in me.  It felt freeing, especially with everything going on in the past couple of years. I’m grateful...
Brad Pitt Boards a Bloody ‘Bullet Train’ (Review)
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Brad Pitt Boards a Bloody ‘Bullet Train’ (Review)

Adapted from the 2010 novel by Kōtarō Isaka, 'Bullet Train' is an action-packed thriller with a spectacular cast that involves multiple assassins on a high-speed train across Tokyo. This is one of many films that Sony could have very easily have pawned off to Netflix last year when theatergoing was still shaky. After a few date changes and the success of features like 'The Lost City' and 'Top Gun: Maverick,' it feels like the decision to hang on to this one was pretty damn smart. Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Brad Pitt star in 'Bullet Train' (SONY) The Story Brad Pitt stars as "Ladybug," a for-hire mercenary who considers himself to be unlucky. He's given what appears to be a simple task: retrieve a briefcase on a bullet train that is heading from Tokyo to Kyoto. His unluckiness...