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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...

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...

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 ...

Premiere: NEWSKI’s Single ‘Airplane’ With Guster’s Ryan Miller

16Mar

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Premiere: NEWSKI’s Single ‘Airplane’ With Guster’s Ryan Miller

Wisconsin's very own lo-fi alternative geek rock outfit, NEWSKI, has announced the release of its new album. "Friend Rock" is set to drop on April 7 via Nomad Union. The band is thrilled to share "Airplane," a track featuring Guster's Ryan Miller, from their forthcoming LP. Photo Credit: Kelly Bolter NEWSKI has earned critical acclaim for their previous album and book, It's Hard to be a Person: defeating anxiety, surviving the world, and having more fun. The band has taken a unique approach to their new album, enlisting a friend/musical influence on every track. This feature has brought together a diverse group of artists, including Matthew Caws (Nada Surf), Brian Vander Ark (The Verve Pipe), Miles Nielsen, H Burns (France), and many others. NEWSKI compiled this internationally...

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

14Mar

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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 h...

Tash Sultana Talks DIY Attitude And New Single “James Dean”

13Mar

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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 Au...

Cape Crush Brings Catchy Hooks and Relatable Lyrics to Debut EP

12Mar

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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 ...

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

11Mar

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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 t...

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

9Mar

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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 wa...