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Superbloom Announces Buzzworthy New EP ‘Life’s A Blur’
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Superbloom Announces Buzzworthy New EP ‘Life’s A Blur’

Brooklyn-based alternative rock band Superbloom is set to release its new EP Life's A Blur on June 8th. The quartet consists of Dave Hoon (vocals/guitars), Tim Choate (guitars), Brian DiMeglio (bass), and Matteo Dix (drums). Album art by: Patrick Turk The forthcoming EP is a conscious progression from their 2021 debut album Pollen. The songs on Life's A Blur have a noticeably harder edge. Listeners will discover a band that is reaching greater depths of sound through dynamic, varied songs and interludes. The EP retains Superbloom's signature hooks, dreamy tones, and infectious bouncy rhythms as their progression as songwriters is on display. Superbloom In The Studio Life's A Blur was produced by Superbloom, recorded by Brian DiMeglio at Brooklyn Recording Paradise, and mixed/ma...
Crown The Empire Unleashes “Black Sheep” From Their Dogma Album
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Crown The Empire Unleashes “Black Sheep” From Their Dogma Album

Post-metalcore quartet Crown The Empire has released its latest single from its upcoming fifth studio album. "Black Sheep" will appear on Dogma and is set to be released on April 28th via Rise Records. According to the band's vocalist, Andy Leo the new material takes the band back to their early days of playing together in a garage with a "fuck you" attitude. The track is full of in-your-face energy that their younger selves would have loved. "Black Sheep" is a departure from the lofty ideas tackled in their previous releases and offers a more honest and direct perspective. Dogma was produced and mixed by Zach Jones, he's known for his work with artists like Fever 333, Poorstacy, and Nova Twins. The album is a diverse collection of songs that reflects the band's introspection on...
Listen to From Ashes To New’s New Single “Hate Me Too”
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Listen to From Ashes To New’s New Single “Hate Me Too”

From Ashes To New are back and will drop its highly anticipated new album this summer. BLACKOUT is set for release on July 28 via Better Noise Music. The band is turning heads with its high-energy mix of hard rock, nu-metal/hip-hop, electronic, and alternative influences. The new album serves as a prequel to their 2016 debut album, DAY ONE. The album was written during the pandemic and captures the distress of a pre-apocalyptic world that mirrors the frame of mind the world felt during the 2020 onset of COVID. What Can You Expect On BLACKOUT? Filled with heavy-driven music BLACKOUT includes previously released singles "Nightmare" and "Heartache." From Ashes To New teamed up with longtime collaborators and producers Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak. They helped to fine-tune the ...
Atreyu Shares Red Hot New Track “Watch Me Burn”
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Atreyu Shares Red Hot New Track “Watch Me Burn”

Atreyu has released a new single and announced its upcoming EP, The Hope Of A Spark. The new material is set for release on April 14 via Spinefarm. The single, titled "Watch Me Burn," is an anthem of renewed hope emerging from life's challenges. According to bassist Marc 'Porter' McKnight, the song is about being cleansed by fire and using adversity as a learning experience. The EP, which consists of four tracks, explores reflection on the pressures, pleasures, and pains of modern life. Produced by long-time collaborator John Feldmann, each track represents a snapshot of deeply personal lived and shared experiences. Saller explains that the overarching concept of the EP is about the seasons of life and the importance of respecting and finding positives and lessons from even the ...
Pop Evil Frontman Leigh Kakaty Talks Inspiration Behind ‘Skeletons’
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Pop Evil Frontman Leigh Kakaty Talks Inspiration Behind ‘Skeletons’

Michigan-based hard rock band Pop Evil has dropped their latest album, Skeletons along with a visual video for the title track. The deluxe digital box set called The Vault is also available for purchase. The set includes the full album, setlists, lyric sheets, behind-the-scenes content, VIP packages, and more. Photo Credit: Nick Fancher Lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty shared that the album's theme is about stripping everything down to the bones, adding bigger riffs, and capturing the energy of their live shows. "Overall, it's about looking at something in a positive way," Kakaty stated. Pop Evil worked with producer WZRD BLD (Disturbed, Papa Roach, Motionless in White) to create the album. The decisions we make in our lifetime have an impact on the people around us. We have a choice t...
Premiere: NEWSKI’s Single ‘Airplane’ With Guster’s Ryan Miller
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Premiere: NEWSKI’s Single ‘Airplane’ With Guster’s Ryan Miller

Wisconsin's very own lo-fi alternative geek rock outfit, NEWSKI, has announced the release of its new album. "Friend Rock" is set to drop on April 7 via Nomad Union. The band is thrilled to share "Airplane," a track featuring Guster's Ryan Miller, from their forthcoming LP. Photo Credit: Kelly Bolter NEWSKI has earned critical acclaim for their previous album and book, It's Hard to be a Person: defeating anxiety, surviving the world, and having more fun. The band has taken a unique approach to their new album, enlisting a friend/musical influence on every track. This feature has brought together a diverse group of artists, including Matthew Caws (Nada Surf), Brian Vander Ark (The Verve Pipe), Miles Nielsen, H Burns (France), and many others. NEWSKI compiled this internationally ...
Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra Unveil 29-City North American Tour
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Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra Unveil 29-City North American Tour

Get ready for a summer of amazing live music as Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra announce their highly anticipated co-headline tour. The Amplified Echoes Tour will kick off on Tuesday, July 11 in Missoula, Montana at the Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater, and will hit 29 cities across North America. Supporting the two headliners on all dates will be Australian indie rockers Middle Kids. Photo Credit: Jimi Giannatti Tickets for The Amplified Echoes Tour will go on sale starting Thursday, March 16 at 10 am local time. The Citi presale is underway as of Tuesday, March 14. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com. Massive Summer Tour Jimmy Eat World is celebrating three decades and 10 albums of existence in 2023. The band's big breakthrough came with...
Avenged Sevenfold Releases First Single In Five Years, “Nobody”
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Avenged Sevenfold Releases First Single In Five Years, “Nobody”

Southern California metal titans Avenged Sevenfold have made a grand return with their first single in five years. "Nobody" is available now everywhere you listen to music via Warner Records. This is the first taste of their highly-anticipated eighth studio album, Life Is But a Dream... set to drop on June 2. Album Art by: Wes Lang The epic track comes in at nearly 6 minutes and is full of tension, groove, and dynamics. The accompanying stop-motion music video, directed by Chris Hopewell, unfolds like a short film. The video for "Nobody" takes viewers on a journey while exploring life and death, love and war, through the main character's existential crisis. Avenged Sevenfold Scavenger Hunt Prior to the release, the band launched an elaborate and mysterious digital scavenger hu...
Tash Sultana Talks DIY Attitude And New Single “James Dean”
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Tash Sultana Talks DIY Attitude And New Single “James Dean”

Photo Credit: Giulia Giannini McGauran Multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter, engineer, and entrepreneur Tash Sultana has dropped their latest single "James Dean." The soulful, powerful track about self-reflection and transformation is the first from their upcoming EP set for release later this year. Tash Sultana's DIY attitude has been a cornerstone of their career, from producing and engineering to playing every single instrument. The talented artist has always been in complete control of their music and vision. Tash's debut album Flow State quickly became gold-certified and won an ARIA Award for Best Blues & Roots Album. They've also sold over 500,000 concert tickets globally and performed at major international festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Aus...
Cape Crush Brings Catchy Hooks and Relatable Lyrics to Debut EP
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Cape Crush Brings Catchy Hooks and Relatable Lyrics to Debut EP

Power-pop/emo rockers Cape Crush is set to make waves with the upcoming release of their debut EP. The band consists of Ali Lipman on guitar and vocals, James Christopher on guitar, Jake Letizia on bass, and Cody Rico on drums. Its highly anticipated EP San Souci drops on April 14 via Ancient Injury Records. The title track, "San Souci," is now available for streaming on all platforms, along with an accompanying lyric video. The track deals with the bittersweet emotions of leaving behind people and places you've learned to love. But then begrudgingly have to say goodbye. Cape Crush is known for its catchy hooks, relatable lyrics, and high-energy performances, and this EP promises to be no exception. The Formation of Cape Crush The band's formation dates back to the winter of 2021 ...