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Avenged Sevenfold Releases First Single In Five Years, “Nobody”

14Mar

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Features, Music

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”

13Mar

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Features, Music

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

12Mar

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Features, Music

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 ...

Breaking Waves: Interval Audio Has Submerged Us in Wave [Interview]

6Apr

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

Features, Interviews

Breaking Waves: Interval Audio Has Submerged Us in Wave [Interview]

In 2021, they gave us Neo Subculture. In January, they gave us Neo Subculture II. And just last week, they gave us a second massive wave music compilation in just two months of 2023: EMPYREAN. Who is the common denominator here? Well, it's Interval Audio, of course! Stream the new compilation, EMPYREAN, below. Read on to find interviews with some of the artists featured on the compilation, as well as Interval Audio's own Troy Dildhar. https://soundcloud.com/interval-audio/sets/empyrean-interval-audio-x Chats with Angel Cannon and Teneki About EMPYREAN We got to have a conversation with a couple of the artists about the compilation: Angel Cannon and Teneki. Since members of the wave scene have a tendency to publish brand new tracks as often as ones they have in th...

How to Watch the Nominees for the 95th Academy Awards

10Mar

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Features, Film

How to Watch the Nominees for the 95th Academy Awards

The 95th Academy Awards are being held this Sunday, March 12 and will be broadcast on ABC starting at 8pm eastern. After what has felt like a truly endless awards season, we're finally going to put last year in cinema to rest. But are you still scrambling to catch up on the nominated films? Thankfully almost every nominee is already streaming for home viewing. We've got a handy guide to show you where to watch the films in several key categories! The 95th Academy Awards are happening this Sunday night! Best Picture All Quiet on the Western Front - Available now on Netflix Avatar: The Way of Water - Still playing in theaters, hitting digital retailers on March 28 The Banshees of Inisherin - Available now on HBO Max Elvis - Available now on HBO Max Everywhere Everyt...

Chris Cubeta Drops New Single “I’m Tired Of This”

9Mar

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Features, Music

Chris Cubeta Drops New Single “I’m Tired Of This”

Chris Cubeta has just released an emotional new single "I'm Tired Of This" along with an accompanying music video. The track features strings from Rob Moose. He's known for his work with Phoebe Bridgers, Sufjan Stevens, and Bon Iver. The track will appear on Cubeta's upcoming album, APOE, set for release on April 7th. This single follows two previously released singles, "Vicious" and "Architect." APOE is a personal album for Cubeta, who has been examining how memory impacts and shapes us. "The last 5 or so years, I've been in therapy almost every week, and a lot of the time I spent was focused on writing music and where it comes from," he shares. "I'm confronting things about my childhood that have led me to be the person I am, and conversely discovering a lot about the person I wan...

Discrepancies’ Hard Hitting Music Video for “Recovery” Released

8Mar

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Discrepancies’ Hard Hitting Music Video for “Recovery” Released

St. Louis-based rap/rock band Discrepancies has released a new single from their upcoming EP. "Recovery" offers a sneak peek into Product Of Entertainment. The single, along with its official music video is available now via InVogue Records. According to vocalist Antonio Metcalf, "Recovery" is an extension of their previously released track "Not Alone." It offers listeners a more specific version of their message by letting them know that they are not alone in their struggles. While reinforcing the fact that others have walked through the same darkness and found their way out. Getting To Know Discrepancies Comprised of Garrett Weakley on bass, Addison Bracher on guitar/vocals, Brandon Bollinger on guitar/vocals, Marc Lyle on drums, and Antonio Metcalf on vocals, Discrepancies has ...