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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...

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 hu...

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 Aus...

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 2021 ...

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 th...

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 wan...

Slightly Stoopid and Sublime With Rome Announce Summertime 2023 Tour

7Mar

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Slightly Stoopid and Sublime With Rome Announce Summertime 2023 Tour

Slightly Stoopid and Sublime With Rome will join forces for the first time ever in their Summertime 2023 tour. They'll be stopping at outdoor amphitheaters and select festivals across the United States. Atmosphere and The Movement will open up and serves as special guests on tour. The connection between headliners dates back to Sublime's original frontman, Bradley Nowell. He signed Miles and Kyle from Slightly Stoopid when they were teenagers. They went on to release their self-titled debut albumin 1996 on Skunk Records. The Summertime 2023 tour kicks off on July 6 in Auburn, WA, and will visit venues like Shoreline Amphitheatre, Walnut Creek, and Jones Beach. The tour culminates in West Palm Beach, FL at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre on September 3. The official artist presale...

Alternative Rockers Redlight King Deliver Powerful New Album

6Mar

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Alternative Rockers Redlight King Deliver Powerful New Album

Redlight King, the Ontario-based alternative rock band is back with a new album, In Our Blood is available now via AFM Records. Album Art The band's founder and frontman, Mark "Kaz" Kasprzyk, and his bandmates have been refining and reinventing their craft. With the new material, they are eager to share what they have learned and how far they have come. Kaz produced almost all of the album tracks himself, making the journey of In Our Blood more personal and challenging than anything he had worked on before. Redlight King's New Album The album features Mark "Kaz" Kasprzyk on vocals and guitar, Julian Tomarin on guitar, bass, and keys, drummer Randy Cooke, and additional guitars, bass, and keys by Rob Torres, Jimmy Messer, and Brian Weaver. The album was recorded at The Whee...

Underoath’s “Let Go” Explores The Importance Of Confronting Personal Demons

5Mar

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Underoath’s “Let Go” Explores The Importance Of Confronting Personal Demons

Renowned metalcore band Underoath, has released their new single, "Let Go." Fans can stream and enjoy the new track wherever they happen to listen to music. In a recent discussion, the band revealed that "Let Go" was the first song they completed after recording their latest album, Voyeurist. The track went through various iterations before reaching its final form. "Let Go" centers around the theme of letting go of trauma or personal demons that hold one back. The band also emphasizes that although it is challenging to make such decisions, stepping away from toxic environments is crucial for personal growth. In February, Underoath announced its new worldwide deal with MNRK Heavy. The label's SVP, Scott Givens, expressed his excitement about working with the band. The band echoed thi...