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Jimmy Eat World’s Heartfelt Acoustic Version Of “Something Loud”

28Sep

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Jimmy Eat World’s Heartfelt Acoustic Version Of “Something Loud”

Going the DIY route, Jimmy Eat World has released an acoustic version of their latest song. The intimate version of "Something Loud" was recorded in their own Tempe, Arizona studio. And the accompanying music video was filmed as they recorded. In other words, what you see is what you get. Frontman Jim Adkins along with long-time band members Tim Linton (guitar/backing vocals), Rick Burch (bass), and Zach Lind (drums) recorded the reworked version in a single day. The entire process to mix and master the song and edit the video was a very hands-on process with Adkins having this to say about the experience. I recorded, mixed, filmed and edited the thing — took about a week all-in. A lot of it was hitting the spacebar to record, then running into the garage to play whatever was s...

Letters To Cleo Announce Limited Run Of Fall Concert Dates

27Sep

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Letters To Cleo Announce Limited Run Of Fall Concert Dates

Photo Credit: Chris Sikich Alt-rock icons Letters To Cleo have announced a limited run of fall tour dates including a pair of homecoming shows in Boston, Massachusetts. The band was formed in 1990 by guitarist Greg McKenna and vocalist Kay Hanley. They went on to tour extensively and had a hit on their hands with "Here and Now" from their 1993 release Aurora Gory Alice. While they disbanded in 2000, an unexpected appearance on the popular NBC show Parks and Rec in 2012 brought the spotlight back on the band. According to a Boston.com article, the character of Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott) wore a Letters To Cleo shirt on the show on multiple occasions. The band themselves would go on to appear on the show at the conclusion of season six. Back In Nebraska EP Just a few years later in ...

408 Release Anthemic “2016” Collaboration With Titus

26Sep

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408 Release Anthemic “2016” Collaboration With Titus

Anticipation is building for the release of the new album from 408. Filled with pop punk and alt-rock bangers, Out Of It can't get here soon enough. The newest single from the album is an uptempo energetic new song called "2016" and the album is due October 28th. The new single features Titus on vocals. Coming off a string of successful singles, their most recent effort went viral. "Backfired" with Taylor Acorn has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams and connected with fans on Tik Tok. What we like about 408 is that we can hear the pop-punk roots they're grounded in but other influences permeate through the music. If you listen closely, you can hear the hip hop, EDM, and electronica bleed through. The result is an up-and-coming band that is familiar yet fresh. New Music ...

Art Rock Trio Palaye Royale Unveil “Lifeless Stars”

22Sep

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Art Rock Trio Palaye Royale Unveil “Lifeless Stars”

Talented art rock trio Palaye Royale have released their highly anticipated new single. On top of that, they've announced the release date for their new album. "Lifeless Stars" will be included on Fever Dream and will be released on October 28th. If you're just getting to know Palaye Royale, their music can be described as equal parts brit-pop, glam rock, and art-punk. It's a family affair as the band was formed in 2008 by three brothers Remington Leith (vocals), Sebastian Danzig (guitar), and Emerson Barrett (drums). Sebastian, the oldest of the Kropp brothers, was born in Canada but they moved to Las Vegas shortly after birth. As teenagers, they moved to Los Angeles where they paid their dues in the local rock 'n' roll scene. On The Road Over the years they've developed a pass...

PODCAST: The Subways Revisit ‘The OC’ + Announce Album Release

20Sep

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PODCAST: The Subways Revisit ‘The OC’ + Announce Album Release

British alt-rockers The Subways recently appeared on a popular podcast recounting their appearance on the FOX television show The OC. Welcome To The OC, Bitches is hosted by Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke. The podcast takes the audience back to the early 2000s when The OC was one of the biggest hits on television. The Subways are part of an exclusive club of musicians who performed on the show. The Bait Shop was a fictional venue that also saw performances from The Killers, Modest Mouse, Death Cab For Cutie, and others. Billy Lunn (vocals, guitar) and Charlotte Cooper (vocals, bass) appeared with Bilson and Clarke to talk about their experience on The OC and what they have coming next. You can watch the full episode here. And you can relive their performance via The Subways YouTu...

The Stone Foxes Drop Standout “Time Is A Killer” Single

19Sep

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The Stone Foxes Drop Standout “Time Is A Killer” Single

San Francisco-based rock band The Stone Foxes have unveiled a 'killer' new single. "Time Is A Killer" is set to appear on the upcoming release of On The Other Side. The album drops on November 18th and is their first in more than six years. Artwork: Spence Koehler The Stone Foxes consist of the Koehler brothers with Shannon on vocals, drums, and harmonica and Spence on guitar and vocals. On The Other Side is described as a 'cinematic western rock & roll soundtrack to pull you through when the journey gets rough'. Time Is A Killer We're hearing a variety of influences on the new track "Time Is A Killer". While the Black Keys and Jack White influence shines through, they've carved out a vibe that's all their own. When it comes to the meaning behind the track, things get a l...

Toadies Release ‘Damn You All To Hell’ EP

18Sep

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Toadies Release ‘Damn You All To Hell’ EP

EP Artwork 90s alt-rock icons the Toadies have released a new EP. The release is in conjunction with the launch of their 25th-anniversary Rubberneck tour. Best known for their smash hit "Possum Kingdown", the new EP features several previously unreleased songs including a David Bowie cover song. Damn You All To Hell features three songs recorded during the sessions for their latest studio album The Lower Side of Uptown which was released in 2017. The fourth song ('Forgiven') was recorded back in 2008 during the recording of their No Deliverance album. Toadies On Tour The band faced some challenges in holding the tour in the first place. Toadies drummer Mark Reznicek had this to say about the multiple attempts to head out on the road. "This tour was originally slated to g...

You Me At Six Drop Energetic New Single “No Future? Yeah Right”

13Sep

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You Me At Six Drop Energetic New Single “No Future? Yeah Right”

English rockers You Me At Six have dropped a high-octane new single ahead of their run of U.S. tour dates. "No Future? Yeah Right" will be included on the band's eighth studio album which is due in 2023 on Rise Records. Truth Decay Artwork The new album Truth Decay follows 2021's SUCKAPUNCH which hit #1 in the UK. The new single "No Future? Yeah Right" features special guest Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari on vocals. The song encourages listeners to stand up for themselves and features a soaring powerful chorus that'll drag you in. You Me At Six vocalist Josh Franceschi had this to say about the new material. Sometimes we find ourselves under the spell of others’ insecurities & if you let people hurt you, they will. Nothing is more disappointing than discovering someone’s tru...

11Sep

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9 Fall Songs To Add To Your Playlists

After a long hot summer, the seasons have begun to shift so we decided to take a look at nine song options you may want to consider adding to your playlist(s) this fall. 9. Broken Bells "October" Broken Bells is a duo made up of producer Danger Mouse and James Mercer of The Shins. "October" appears on their debut album which was released in March of 2010. While not released as an official single, it's a great option for inclusion on any fall-themed playlist. Check out "The High Road" and "The Ghost Inside" from this album too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R0dP1zb-Os 8. Zac Brown Band "Colder Weather" "Colder Weather" is the second single from Zac Brown Bands' 2010 album You Get What You Give. You may recognize the actor that appears in the music video. "Thor" aka Lia...

The Foxies Release Infectious Pop Punk Single

8Sep

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The Foxies Release Infectious Pop Punk Single

Nashville-based trio The Foxies have released an infectious new pop punk single called "I Don't Wanna Want It". The catchy, uptempo track will be featured on their new album Who Are You Now, Who Were You Then? that's due September 23rd. Photo Credit: Libby Danforth The Foxies are Julia Bullock, Jake Ohlbaum, and Rob Bodley. They've released a steady stream of EPs in recent years and have built up a dedicated fanbase. With the release of their debut full-length album, they teamed with a revolving lineup of collaborators in Los Angeles and Nashville. They'd often lay down tracks in their home studios first before bringing it all together. Ohlbaum came up with the melody for "I Don't Wanna Want It" during a drive to a studio session. The release comes on the heels of the previousl...