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Breaking Waves: Yama on Human Error//, War Dubs, Pantheon & More. [interview]

31Oct

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

Features, Interviews

Breaking Waves: Yama on Human Error//, War Dubs, Pantheon & More. [interview]

"Wave encapsulates the whole range of the human experience, from love to grief. There is something that your heart can relate with somewhere in this scene." - Yama on "what does Wave Mean To you?" If there was an award for 'busiest wave producer', it might have to go to Yama this year. In the past few weeks alone, the dude has released two singles, hosted a vibe.digital podcast, and has been promoting the hell out of North America's first-ever wave festival, Pantheon. Before that, Yama was spearheading the coordination of said festival, as well as the annual 'war dubs season' that we all know and love. If you're unfamiliar with Yama, you're in luck. I connected with the artist a little while ago and was able to ask him some questions about all the different roles he takes on i...

408 Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album ‘Out Of It’

30Oct

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

408 Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album ‘Out Of It’

Rising alt/pop-punk band 408 has released its debut album and it's chock full of special guests. Out Of It is available everywhere you listen to music via BreakSilence Recordings/Regime Music Group. 408 worked with award-winning producer/engineer Andrew Wade and Andy Karpovck (A Day To Remember, Neck Deep) at The Audio Compound in Orlando, Florida. Keep your eye out for killer collaborations with Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens), Aaron Gillespie (Underoath), Josh Robers (Magnolia Park), Titus, and Taylor Acorn. 408's Out Of It Frontman Mark Faroudi had this to say about Out Of It. "This is by far the band's most adventurous and ambitious effort. Our sound incorporates a little bit of everything and the album represents that. We don't fit into the normal boundaries th...

A24 is Serving a $6 Halloween Horror Marathon

28Oct

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Features, Film

A24 is Serving a $6 Halloween Horror Marathon

Indie stalwart A24 has become known for releasing some of the boldest and edgiest genre films around. Just in time for spooky season, they're offering a bargain virtual marathon that will allow you to stream six of their best releases from the last few years in one handy purchase from now through Halloween. For a mere $6, you'll have access all weekend to: The Witch (dir: Robert Eggers)Lamb (dir: Valdimar Johannsson)Hereditary (dir: Ari Aster)Saint Maud (dir: Rose Glass)Midsommar (dir: Ari Aster)Green Room (dir: Jeremy Saulnier) After you buy a ticket on the website, all six films will be available to view until Midnight PT on October 31 through the A24 Screening Room (which has Apple TV and Roku apps for television viewing). https://youtu.be/EXs2-TY9qok https:/...

Alt-Rockers Autopilot Release Fresh New Single “Feverish Dreams”

27Oct

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Alt-Rockers Autopilot Release Fresh New Single “Feverish Dreams”

Canadian alternative rock band Autopilot has a killer new single "Feverish Dreams" and has announced a number of new fall tour dates. Following a brief stop in Regina, Saskatchewan, Autopilot makes its way back to the United States. They have concerts planned in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, and more. Autopilot is ready to hit the road and build on the success of its last run through the U.S. We are blown away by the response from our last US tour and can’t wait to be back on the road in November! We are so excited to share our new single Feverish Dreams, the first release from our upcoming album.-Autopilot When the world stood still during the pandemic, Autopilot refused to slow down. They might not have been able to tour and play shows but they did work on material for their...

Louden Swain Releases Uplifting New Single “There’s The Rub”

27Oct

By SimonNo Comments

Music

Louden Swain Releases Uplifting New Single “There’s The Rub”

Credit: Jason Manns You may recognize Louden Swain frontman, Rob Benedict, from television shows like Supernatural and Felicity. With the release of the new single "There's The Rub" the band is prepping for the release of their 10th studio album. Feelings And Such drops on November 11th and they'll be performing the album in its entirety along with other fan favorites this weekend in Los Angeles. The show marks the 25th anniversary of the band's formation. Louden Swain is Benedict alongside bassist Michael Borja, drummer Stephen Norton, and guitarist Billy Moran. The group's emotionally charged, exhilarating lyrics about overcoming obstacles and turning one's troubles into redemption are steeped with rock & roll swagger. Supernatural Connection Benedict played the cha...

13 Best Halloween Songs For Your Playlists

26Oct

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

13 Best Halloween Songs For Your Playlists

Halloween is fast approaching. If you're looking for some music to set the mood, don't sleep on these classic songs. Let us know in the comments section if we missed anything. 13. The Addams Family Theme Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ5IWRz78DY The iconic theme song from The Addams Family television show was released in 1964. The spooky song prominently features a harpsichord, percussive finger snapping, and Lurch adding some vocal flavor. 12. Andrew Llyod Weber's "Overture" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NstnB3Wnqk&t Composed by Andrew Lloyd Weber, "Overture" is the opening track on the soundtrack for the movie. 11. Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear The Reaper" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy4HA3vUv2c The classic "Don't Fear The Reaper" ...

Adjacent Music Festival Has Every Emo Fans Dream Lineup

25Oct

By SimonNo Comments

Events, Features, Music

Adjacent Music Festival Has Every Emo Fans Dream Lineup

Pop-punk and emo festivals have been all the rage lately. Now, east coast residents won't have to travel that far to experience two days of great music right on the beach. Artists like Blink 182, Paramore, Bleachers, Coheed & Cambria along with 35+ other artists will take the stage Memorial Day weekend in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The ticket pre-sale begins Thursday morning at 10 AM. There are several options available in addition to general admission. Pit passes, Boardwalk, and Super VIP tickets are an option if you're interested. Accommodations are available for Ocean Casino Resort, Caesars, Tropicana, and Showboat hotels. Just be forewarned, these hotel packages aren't cheap. Music On The Beach The Adjacent Music Festival will feature three stages of performers, vendors,...

Rome & Duddy Release New Music Video + Prep For Winter Tour

24Oct

By SimonNo Comments

Events, Features, Music

Rome & Duddy Release New Music Video + Prep For Winter Tour

The dynamic duo of Rome & Duddy are making waves with the release of their new music video and highly anticipated winter tour dates. Best known for their work with Dirty Heads and Sublime, "Cannabis Tree" is a breath of fresh air (musically speaking). Rome & Duddy first collaborated back in 2008 on "Lay Me Down" by Dirty Heads. The song went on to set records for being one of the most successful independent single releases of all time. It held onto the #1 position on the chart for nearly three months. More recently the duo has been hosting a podcast and earlier this year released a line of CBD products via Consequence. Cactus Cool EP The new EP Cactus Cool is expected to drop in March of 2023. Despite their close friendship Rome & Duddy haven't released much mus...

Pop-Punk Rockers Greyed Out Release “Broken Like An Arrow”

23Oct

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Pop-Punk Rockers Greyed Out Release “Broken Like An Arrow”

Photo: Noelle Burton San Francisco-based band Greyed Out has released a new single and B-side. "Broken Like An Arrow" and "No Dice" are available now via Negative Progression Records. Greyed Out is a melodic pop punk band comprised of former members of This Time Next Year and Pale Chalice. They self-released an EP in December 2021 and their growth as songwriters and performers is on display with the new material. "Broken Like An Arrow" "Broken Like An Arrow" is a mid-tempo journey with guitar riffs honoring the late 1980s/early 1990s alternative genre more broadly. Frontman Pete Dowdalls had this to say about the meaning behind the song. There is solace in solitude. Become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Isolation builds character and there is nothing more importan...

‘Wendell & Wild’ Delivers Black Girl Magic (Review)

21Oct

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Features, Film, Reviews

‘Wendell & Wild’ Delivers Black Girl Magic (Review)

'Wendell & Wild' is an inspired collaboration between Henry Selick ('The Nightmare Before Christmas') and Jordan Peele ('Nope') Based on an unpublished short story that Selick wrote about two demon brothers, Wendell (Keegan-Michael Key) and Wild (Peele) recruit a troubled teenage girl named Kat (Lyric Ross) to help them rise to the Land of the Living. When she was younger, Kat's parents died in car accident that she blames herself for causing. Unceremoniously dumped in the Rust Bank Catholic School for Girls after years in foster homes and juvenile detention, Kat resists making new friends. WENDELL & WILD - Cr. Netflix © 2022 Eventually she discovers that it is going to take literal Black girl magic to survive her stay at the school. Chosen as a "hellmaiden" by Wende...