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Polyvinyl Records Presents Birthmark’s Highly Anticipated Album ‘Birth of Omni’

13Dec

By SimonNo Comments

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Polyvinyl Records Presents Birthmark’s Highly Anticipated Album ‘Birth of Omni’

Birthmark is the brainchild of accomplished multi-instrumentalist Nate Kinsella and a new album is on the way. Birth of Omni is set for release on January 19th, 2024 through Polyvinyl Record Co. Following the well-received lead single "Rodney," Birthmark has unveiled "Red Meadow." The new material is accompanied by a visually striking music video directed by Kinsella himself. Photo Credit: Tom Medvedich In "Red Meadow," Kinsella explores the complex dynamics of midlife and parenthood. He shares how these experiences can reshape relationships and one's understanding of oneself. The music video, co-directed by Chris Strong, employs light, darkness, and dance to articulate the emotional essence of the song. Kinsella and dancer Robin Mineko-Williams move together in tandem, symbolizing a...

On Glitch Art, Internet Music, & More: a Conversation with skxllflower [Exclusive Interview]

13Dec

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

Features, Interviews

On Glitch Art, Internet Music, & More: a Conversation with skxllflower [Exclusive Interview]

"I feel like I came home after taking a long trip around the music industry–I’ve realized I felt most at home working on tunes like this."- skxllflower If there's any Liquid Ritual release that you need to pay attention to this year, we truly believe that it's this one: "distance2" by skxllflower, a newcomer to the wave scene who has, to our surprise, only been at it for about three months. skxllflower's recent turn towards making wave music isn't the only surprise we ran into over the course of this exclusive interview with him, but it may have been the most shocking revelation, especially given just how good this new track is. See for yourself: check out "distance2" by skxllflower, via Spotify. "Are we dreaming?" "distance2" has this gorgeous, inimitable daydream-...

Creeper Announced as Support for Black Veil Brides’ 2024 Tour Across North America

12Dec

By CJNo Comments

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Creeper Announced as Support for Black Veil Brides’ 2024 Tour Across North America

Southampton's favorite goth rockers, Creeper, have been quite busy these last few months. The band just wrapped up a European tour supporting Atreyu, and back in October, they released their third studio album, Sanguivore, with Spinefarm. That's not all... Earlier this year, Creeper not only performed at the Heavy Music Awards. but was also listed in three different award categories: Best Single (for "Ghost Brigade"), Best UK Artist, and Best UK Live Artist. Now, the band has even more good news: Creeper is coming to North America to support Black Veil Brides on tour in the spring of 2024, after they complete a 12-date run of shows in the UK. Want the details? Keep reading. "Yeehaw cowboys, cowgirls, and cowothers across North America..." The 'Bleeders' tour is comp...

Timely Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Creator’ is a Visual Marvel (Review)

8Dec

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Features, Film, Reviews

Timely Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Creator’ is a Visual Marvel (Review)

'The Creator' is set in the not-so-distant future. In 2070, humans are at war with artificial intelligence. Director Gareth Edwards has a knack for crafting inventive sci-fi thrillers that look far more expensive than their actual budgets. In 2010, he made a film called 'Monsters' that was made for under $500,000 using consumer-grade software and edited on a laptop. It didn't make a lot of money at the box office, but managed to get the attention of Hollywood. It led to him rebooting the Godzilla franchise in 2014 and helming 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' in 2016. Gareth Edwards' 'The Creator' (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios) With this latest film, he took $80 million and, yet again, made it look like a film with a much higher budget. There may not be any shots in the fin...

Excitement Builds For Green Day’s 14th Album With “Dilemma” Release

7Dec

By SimonNo Comments

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Excitement Builds For Green Day’s 14th Album With “Dilemma” Release

Powerhouse punk rock trio Green Day is making waves once again with the release of their latest single, "Dilemma." The band, comprised of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool, has delivered another instant classic. The song packs a punch and is set to be featured on their upcoming 14th studio album Saviors due January 19, 2024. Photo credit: Emmie America In the accompanying video, we find Billie Joe Armstrong navigating the consequences of a wild night. The footage embodies the lyrics' brutally honest reflection on addiction and mental health struggles. "'Dilemma' was one of those songs that was kind of easy to write because it was so personal to me," Armstrong shares. The track explores the pain that arises from witnessing the challenges faced by peers dealing with addic...

Iconic Adam Ant Set To Tour The U.S.A. In 2024

5Dec

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Iconic Adam Ant Set To Tour The U.S.A. In 2024

Adam Ant is set to embark on a coast-to-coast tour in the new year. His ANTMUSIC 2024 dates kick off on March 21st in St. Louis, MO. The legendary English Beat will join him as support throughout the tour. Photo Credit: Steven Scouller Adam Ant's journey traces back to the mid-seventies when he played bass with a band called Bazooka Joe, He went on to form The Ants after a life-changing experience seeing The Sex Pistols in concert. The Ants gained traction and their debut album Dirk Wears White Søx rose to the top of the independent charts. This initial success set the stage for their explosive breakthrough Kings of the Wild Frontier in 1980. This charismatic frontman continued his ascent with hits like "Stand and Deliver" (1981) and "Prince Charming," reaching number one on the c...

What to Watch: December 2023 Streaming Preview

1Dec

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

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What to Watch: December 2023 Streaming Preview

If you’re looking for something new on streaming in December we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our picks for what you should add to your December streaming watchlist! What are you most excited to see? Newly Available on VOD this December The Holdovers (PVOD, available now) Killers Of The Flower Moon (PVOD, December 5) The Persian Version (December 5) Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer (December 5) Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (PVOD, December 13) The Delinquents (December 13) Immediate Family (December 15) Priscilla (PVOD, December 15) Trolls: Band Together (PVOD, December 19) Anatomy of a Fall (December 22) Not yet scheduled, but likely: Silent Night https://youtu.be/AhKLpJmHhIg?si=Jj-hksVnF2xQmk6T *PVOD titles are fresh from theat...

Saint Samuel Drops Catchy “Dancing In the Moonlight” Cover

30Nov

By SimonNo Comments

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Saint Samuel Drops Catchy “Dancing In the Moonlight” Cover

Saint Samuel, the self-produced singer-songwriter hailing from Richmond, VA has unveiled a sneak peek into his upcoming EP. With the release of "Dancing In the Moonlight," we gain a fresh perspective on the classic hit and get a taste of what's to come on Going Through It. Sam McCoig is the mastermind behind Saint Samuel. He stumbled upon the song through Toploader's rendition featured on The Umbrella Academy. From there it instantly became an obsession, McCoig even admitted to playing it four times a day at some points. His decision to cover this upbeat, lighthearted tune was swift, inspired by the joyous vibes embedded in the original. Getting To Know Saint Samuel A musical journey that began at the age of nine, Sam received his first guitar at a young age. Transitioning fr...

Kid Bookie Delivers Mind-Melting New Song, “AI (Save Yourself)”

30Nov

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

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Kid Bookie Delivers Mind-Melting New Song, “AI (Save Yourself)”

If there's one set from SXSW 2023 that we are still thinking about, it's Kid Bookie's. No, we're not talking about either of the official Marshall-curated showcases that he was apart of. Instead, we had the opportunity to witness Kid Bookie play a daytime set on the patio of JNL Barbeque, a two-mile walk from downtown Austin... and trust us when we say that it was worth every sweaty step. Eight months later, we've been blessed yet again by Kid Bookie--except, this time, it's in the form of a new single, "AI (Save Yourself)," fresh off his upcoming album, Songs for the Living // Songs for the Dead. The artist also issued an action-packed new music video to commemorate the release. Keep reading if you want to know why we're so excited about all this... But first! Check out the mus...

An Artist with a Boundless Vision: NOANNE on debut single “Goodwill”, AI-assisted creative process, and more [exclusive interview]

28Nov

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

Features, Interviews

An Artist with a Boundless Vision: NOANNE on debut single “Goodwill”, AI-assisted creative process, and more [exclusive interview]

The use of Artificial Intelligence in the arts is something that’s been heavily discussed online; that’s not news. If you’ve spent any time on Twitter in the last several months, you may have gotten lost in the “should/n’t” of it all—in visual arts, in publishing, in education, in music, in film, you name it. You may even remember the AI-related aspects of the SAG-AFTRA strikes, the results of which are believed to set a precedent for other industries moving forward. However, like with all hot topics on social media, we feel it’s important to dive into the details and have conversations about a topic in order to fully understand it. This belief led to us connecting with NOANNE, a Prague-based artistic multi-hyphenate who is able to “[shed] the veil of self-consciousness and [step] into the...