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I Said I Wouldn’t, But I Actually Bought a Cassette Tape: on ‘Terminals’ by Druid & Jok.

26Mar

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I Said I Wouldn’t, But I Actually Bought a Cassette Tape: on ‘Terminals’ by Druid & Jok.

Ya'll, I can't believe it, but I actually bought a cassette tape. On Bandcamp Friday. In March 2023. This makes no sense to me, especially since I've definitely gone on one too many rants that sound a little bit like this: "I can't do this anymore, I already did the cassette thing, and the CD thing, and now the oh-so-occasional vinyl thing--and now cassette is coming back, and I--I just can't keep doing this." Then along came Terminals, the new EP by Druid & Jok, out via Decaying Spheres at the beginning of the month... And it was getting a physical release. On cassette, of course. Ugh. The tape came in the mail the other day. and it hit me: I caved. I bought a cassette tape. I'm part of "the problem" now. And, as anticipated, I have absolutely no way of playing ...

Nothing More Teams Up With Lacey Sturm On “Best Times”

26Mar

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Nothing More Teams Up With Lacey Sturm On “Best Times”

Powerhouse rock band Nothing More has collaborated with Lacey Sturm, singer/songwriter from Flyleaf, on their latest single. The result of their collaboration is a new version of "Best Times." The track is featured on their 2022 album, Spirits. Photo Credit: Jody Domingue The accompanying music video was directed by Michael Lombardi. He's known for his work with bands like The Retaliators, Papa Roach, and The HU. The video provides an inside look at a couple's relationship and how life's best times can often pass us by without us even realizing it. The video serves as a reminder to appreciate those moments as they occur. "This song is a really special one," says Nothing More frontman Jonny Hawkins. "It's definitely one of the most positive feel-good songs we've ever written and ...

Nick Neutronz Gives Us Some Perspective in “The Changes”

25Mar

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Nick Neutronz Gives Us Some Perspective in “The Changes”

In case you missed it, Nick Neutronz is 'back on his bullshit', as the kids say. He released "The Changes" earlier this month, and quite frankly, it changed me. Nick Neutronz is someone we all really need to keep a better eye on--because when Nick puts out new music, we can never know what to expect. In the best possible way. Let's look at some examples from 2022: in December, he put out this dark, moody, lights-down-low-at-the-club type banger of a collab with lonewulf, "Pyrex". Yet, in June, Nick dropped this little high-tempo, all-encompassing, like-an-emotional-plea-but-could-still-probably-end-up-on-the-radio track called "Surrender". But, let's not forget how he started the year off, either--with "Hikikomori". Alessio Anesi of FUXWITHIT describes that song best: it's ...

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

23Mar

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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

22Mar

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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...

All Hail The Queen: Scene Queen Refuses to be Silenced with “18+”

22Mar

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All Hail The Queen: Scene Queen Refuses to be Silenced with “18+”

"Fuck the Scene, I'm The Queen!" Last Friday, "bimbocore" artist Scene Queen dropped a new single that I haven't been able to stop thinking about: "18+". The song addresses the state of the alt rock/emo scene in the most poignant-yet-accessible way. If you're a fan of this type of music--or grew up in "the scene"--don't skip this one. It's fun to listen to... and it's going to give you plenty to think about. If anyone deserves the title "Scene Queen", it is most definitely this 25-year-old artist, as proven by this witty new bop. Check out "18+" by Scene Queen on Spotify, below: https://open.spotify.com/album/6oveIE1VtjcawBs2UlM3Mn?si=MUdiUjBiQcCiVy3Bj2p-tw "18+" is a fast favorite. This song has the accessibility of a nursery rhyme, but also has the i...

Listen to From Ashes To New’s New Single “Hate Me Too”

21Mar

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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”

20Mar

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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’

19Mar

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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...

It’s All About THE HARA, You Know: “Autobiography” out now.

17Mar

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It’s All About THE HARA, You Know: “Autobiography” out now.

If you were able to catch THE HARA at their first showcase during SXSW 2023 on Monday, or if you keep up with them through other means, then you already know the good news; if not, then we’re here to tell you-- "Autobiography”, the band’s sixth and final single in support of their upcoming debut LP, SURVIVAL MODE, is finally here. Check out the exciting tell-all track on Spotify, below. https://open.spotify.com/album/2uL9lH4pvsdPfkEMuetPTT?si=PAtnJEZgSg6mADsUhe_iYg True to THE HARA’s mission, this track is a little bit absurd, a little bit chaotic, and a whole lot of fun. I mean, just look at the lyrics, especially in the second half– The lads are not only bringing us into a shared egotistical, manic-hypervigilant panic spiral of sorts– they even dragged g...