Month: July 2023

New Music Video: Explosive Windwaker Anthem “SIRENS”
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New Music Video: Explosive Windwaker Anthem “SIRENS”

It's rare for a new band to make me immediately feel nostalgic towards their music--but that's exactly what Windwaker did with their anthemic new single, "SIRENS". Listening to Windwaker's music for the first time made me feel like I was sixteen again, but in all the best ways. It's almost as if they took everything that I loved about a typical Warped Tour lineup and distilled it down, yet still made it sound fresh somehow. See for yourself-- Catch the video for "SIRENS" by Windwaker on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZr1Vr7TvZw There's something deliciously melodic about "SIRENS" that I can't get enough of. However, don't let the contagious melodies fool you--this song is just as hard and in-your-face as others within metalcore-and-related spaces. Spea...
Asking Alexandria’s ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ Album Drop Details
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Asking Alexandria’s ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ Album Drop Details

Photo credit: Danny Worsnop British rock veterans Asking Alexandria are gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated eighth studio album Where Do We Go From Here? The band, known for its explosive energy and captivating performances, has spent the past 15 years solidifying its position as one of the top international rock acts. Where Do We Go From Here? is an 11-track album that showcases the culmination of the band's career. It is due out August 25 via Better Noise Music. Produced and mixed by Matt Good, he's known for his work with Hollywood Undead and From First To Last. The album was mastered by industry veterans Howie Weinberg and Will Borza and seamlessly blends the band's signature sound with experimental electronics. Lyrically, the album explores themes of disencha...
What to Watch: July 2023 Streaming Preview
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What to Watch: July 2023 Streaming Preview

If you’re looking for something new on streaming in July we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our picks for what you should add to your July streaming watchlist! What are you most excited to see? Melissa McCarthy stars as Ursula in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' Newly Available on VOD this July Biosphere (available now) The Blackening (available now) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (PVOD, available now) Asteroid City (PVOD, July 11) L'immensita (July 11) The Starling Girl (July 11) Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (PVOD, July 11) Fourth Grade (July 14) The League (July 14) The Cow Who Sang A Song Into The Future (July 18) The Flash (PVOD, July 18) Fool's Paradise (July 18) Fear The Night (July 21) The Little Mermaid (2023) (July ...
Riot Fest 2023 Full Album Performances Announced
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Riot Fest 2023 Full Album Performances Announced

There are a couple things that set Riot Fest apart: in addition to the festival's detailed antiharassment policy, one of the things that stands out the most about Riot Fest is the fact that some artists will put on full album performances in lieu of a typical festival set. So, if you love punk rock and live in Chicago--or want an excuse to travel to the Windy City--make sure to put Riot Fest on your calendar for September. Want the details? Read on to find out which artists are doing these full album performances this year, what the various ticket packages that Riot Fest offers are, and so much more. Riot Fest 2023: Full Album Performances This year, the list of full album performances includes two of the festival's headliners. Check it out: THE POSTAL SERVICE – Give Up ...
Taking Back Sunday Returns in 2023 with “The One”
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Taking Back Sunday Returns in 2023 with “The One”

Emo kids everywhere can rejoice: Taking Back Sunday has released new music--yes, new music in 2023! The new single, titled "The One," marks the band's first new track in four years--and it comes with a new music video, too. The wait may have been long, but the genre-defining rockers are back. What are you waiting for? Go stream that shit. Check out "The One" by Taking Back Sunday on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7JmnFOR3DUiRTkEybOlDqh?autoplay=true Speaking on the song's deeper meaning, the legendary '00s emo band explains, "This song came from a riff that Shaun Cooper wrote the day he lost his grandmother while she was in a nursing home at the start of the Covid pandemic. Devastated with overpowering sadness, he found comfort in writing music and initially t...