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Silversun Pickups Announce Sixth Studio Album Physical Thrills

11Jul

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Silversun Pickups Announce Sixth Studio Album Physical Thrills

Silversun Pickups have teamed with legendary producer Butch Vig on their sixth studio album Physical Thrills. The album drops on August 19th and features the uptempo lead single "Scared Together'. Credit: Claire Marie Vogel Frontman Brian Aubert wrote the material at a time when his focus wasn't on the band. During the pandemic, his biggest priority was taking care of his son while his wife worked. He shares his thoughts on the project. "This record is alive. It sits somewhere in between a collection of songs and an imaginary friend. A friend that from March of 2020 to April of 2021 would not only introduce itself to me but keep me company through that time of intense isolation. A friend that would remind me that in this instance, the whole world was feeling the same way as well...

The 1975 Tease New Album Release With “Part Of The Band” Single

10Jul

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The 1975 Tease New Album Release With “Part Of The Band” Single

The 1975 continue to evolve with the release of their new single "Part Of The Band." The song will be included on their new album Being Funny In A Foreign Language which is set for release this fall. Credit: Samuel Bradley Don't expect a return to the synth-pop vibe of previous releases like Notes On A Conditional Form. Frontman Matt Healy plays acoustic guitar and the band is backed by a string section and dueling saxophones. The lyrical content is introspective and a little bit snarky. And when you combine these elements, it just works. The 1975 huddled up at Real World Studios in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, and Electric Lady Studios in New York City to record. Production duties were handled by Matthew Healy, George Daniel, and Jack Antonoff. Antonoff is known for his work with...

The Walking Trees Release Dynamic New Single “Sun Goes Down”

7Jul

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The Walking Trees Release Dynamic New Single “Sun Goes Down”

Alt-rockers The Walking Trees have dropped a brand new single. "Sun Goes Down" is their most dynamic release to date. The band is made up of musicians from across the U.K. The Walking Trees consist of Loic Andrew Williams, Maximilian Mawdsley, Alessi Laurent-Marke, Jason Santos, and Joshua Leach. Influences like The Doors, Led Zeppelin, and Iggy Pop shine through. But, the band taps into a modern sensibility that adds urgency and relevancy to today's music scene. The catchy blues rock-influenced song builds on the success of "SOUTHSIDE aLIVE!" and "Don't Ask Me Why" and is their third single to be released. When asked about the meaning behind the new release the talented group had this to say. The song speaks life and invigoration into a world wrestling with fear, anxiety, ...

7Jul

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Welcome to the Church of Saint Slumber.

Last month, I had the absolute pleasure of attending the Malibu x Saint Slumber x Moonroof live show in Philly. Needless to say, it was an incredible time. To tell you the truth, I was only familiar with one band going in: Saint Slumber. I've been following them since 2020. And by following, I mean that they haven't left my "On Repeats" since November 14, 2020. I had never seen them live before, but they topped my concert bucket list. So I was pretty excited for this one, folks. I was almost nervous-- how do you prepare for a show that's got YEARS of anticipation behind it? And on their end, having been away from the stage for over 800 days-- how can a band meet fan expectations after all this time? But the only question I had leaving Philadelphi...

Mayday Parade Release Energetic New Single “Thunder”

6Jul

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Mayday Parade Release Energetic New Single “Thunder”

Mayday Parade is headlining the Sad Summer Festival. Ahead of the tour kick-off, they've dropped a brand new single. "Thunder" is an outtake from their 2021 album What It Means To Fall Apart. Sad Summer Festival should be on any pop-punk fan's radar. Mayday Parade is heading out with Waterparks, Neck Deep, State Champs, and Hot Mulligan. The tour kicks off Friday in Sacramento at Heart Health Park and runs through August 5th at Phoenix Raceway in Phoenix Arizona. Photo Credit: Jordan Knight "Thunder" was a collaboration with highly esteemed producers Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount at ZK Productions. Mayday Parade guitarist Brooks Betts had this to say about the track. Thunder’ is a song I wrote about being in a long-term relationship, feeling like at times the fire is gone but ...

Interview: Clyde & Gracie From The Band Lawrence

4Jul

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Interview: Clyde & Gracie From The Band Lawrence

Lawrence has experienced a lot of firsts this year. First performance on national late-night television, their first Coachella performance and they're just getting warmed up. They'll be closing out the year in style with a trio of festival-style shows at Brooklyn Steel but more on that in a few moments. We had a chance interview Lawrence and catch up with Clyde and Gracie. Here's what they had to say. On The Success of "Don't Lose Sight" While Lawrence released "Don't Lose Sight" as a single in 2021, it's been taken to a different level of success. The acoustic version went viral earlier this year. And millions of views and streams later, the song has been exposed to a whole new audience. You may also have seen/heard it in a recent Microsoft commercial. Here's what Clyde and Gracie ...

Five New July Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

28Jun

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Five New July Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

July is shaping up to be a strong month for new music releases. Here's a look at five albums you should be ready to consume. We understand you're probably going to stream music. But, we do consider physical album copies an important part of the listening experience too. So thank you to those who support your local record shop. Check out some honorable mentions below our top 5 and don't forget to drop us a comment below if we missed anything you're looking forward to. 1. Metric Formentera Release Date: July 8th Metric returns with their 8th studio album Formentera. It's their first new release since 2018s Art of Doubt. They're heading out on a North American tour beginning in early August and running through late October to support the release. Artist links: Website, Instagram...

Alt-Rock Trio Capital Theatre Release Video For “Fait Accompli”

27Jun

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Alt-Rock Trio Capital Theatre Release Video For “Fait Accompli”

New Zealand-based alt-rock trio Capital Theatre has released its debut album. Their captivating new music video accompanies the buzzworthy single "Fait Accompli". This edgy yet melodic band is one to keep an eye on, we're expecting big things to come. Photo Credit: Robert M. Knight Capital Theatre was formed in 2019 by longtime friends Adam Stevenson (vocals, guitar, piano), Paul Reid (drums, vocals), and Roy Oliver (guitar, vocals). They've got some heavy hitters in their corner. The new album A Hero's Journey was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Mike Clink. He's known for his work with bands like Guns N' Roses, Megadeth and Steve Vai. The album's lyrical content is based on the mythological book The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell. The 10-song collection ...

Wolf Rd Drops Pop-Punk Anthem “Way Down”

21Jun

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Wolf Rd Drops Pop-Punk Anthem “Way Down”

Wolf Rd is back with a banger of a new single in the form of "Way Down". The band just celebrated the single drop with a big release show at Chicago's Bottom Lounge. Photo Credit: Kelley Curran "Way Down" taps into a little bit of everything I like about the pop-punk genre. It has catchy melodies, heavy guitar breakdowns, and lyrics with depth. The song is about picking up the pieces after you've had your heart broken. Frontman Chris Hoffmann had this to say about the track. "Way Down" is fast and dancey and energetic because it’s not about staying down when you feel bad – it’s a song about pulling yourself up, putting yourself back out there, and being determined not to let your past or other peoples’ opinions determine how you’re going to live your life. Goodbye, and good ridd...

Fitz And The Tantrums Bring The Summer Vibes On “Sway”

14Jun

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Fitz And The Tantrums Bring The Summer Vibes On “Sway”

Fitz and the Tantrums are back with a new single called "Sway". The upbeat track is their first new material in three years and is just oozing with summer vibes. The accompanying music video is a feel-good nod to the 1950s. While the band plans to release more new music later this year, the new track sets the table nicely for a busy summer tour schedule. Through June 25th, Fitz and the Tantrums are on a co-headlining tour with St. Paul & the Broken Bones. From there they've got about a month off before heading back out with Andy Grammer beginning July 29th. The co-headlining tour will run through an August 27th show at the legendary Greek Theater in Los Angeles. Photo Credit: Lindsey Byrnes Fitz and the Tantrums are known for their danceable anthems and have scored a number o...