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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...

Ed Kowalczyk Re-records Vocals For “Lightning Crashes” Remix

20Jun

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Ed Kowalczyk Re-records Vocals For “Lightning Crashes” Remix

Canadian DJ Avira has built up a reputation in recent years for remixing classic songs. Up next on his agenda is a remix of an alt classic from Live. "Lightning Crashes" was one of the biggest songs of the 90s and it's been reborn as an EDM song. Listen: Lightning Crashes Remix I wasn't sure what to expect when I first read about the project. And I must admit I wasn't sure what to think after my first listen. But I went into the experience with an open mind. Live was (is) a huge part of my musical DNA. Ultimately I approve and after a few more times on repeat, I can't stop listening. AVIRA has taken the original and effectively paid tribute while instilling a modern sensibility. This version of "Lightning Crashes" is sure to connect with music fans despite genre preference. ...

Ian Flanigan’s New Single “Last Name On It” Available Worldwide

16Jun

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Ian Flanigan’s New Single “Last Name On It” Available Worldwide

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ian Flanigan is back with a brand new single. "Last Name On It" is a fun upbeat country tune that has the potential to be one of this year's signature songs. www.IanFlaniganMusic.com Flanigan has been honing his craft on the road for the last decade. His iconic whiskey-smoked voice and memorable performances have played a big part in earning fans across the country. In 2020 he was spotted by a talent scout from NBC's The Voice. This led to his first network television appearances and exposure to a whole new audience. Selected as a member of Team Blake, Flanigan would go on to place third in the popular primetime singing competition. The experience led to the debut single "Grow Up" featuring Blake Shelton himself. New Album Coming Later T...

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...

Magnolia Park’s ‘Heart Eater’ EP Is A Pop Punk Masterpiece

13Jun

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Magnolia Park’s ‘Heart Eater’ EP Is A Pop Punk Masterpiece

The new EP from Magnolia Park is out now. Heart Eater is an action-packed four-song EP loaded with special guests. The only complaint that comes to mind is the fact I didn't discover these guys sooner. Magnolia Park first popped on my radar in March when vocalist Joshua Roberts teamed up with 408 on the pop-punk anthem "Mark Hoppus". The song made some waves even catching the attention of the Blink 182 vocalist/bassist himself on Twitter. Leading up to the release of Heart Eater, they dropped singles with members of Bad Suns, Mayday Parade, and former skateboarder/YouTube star Chad Tepper. Fast forward to Friday and the release of the EP, they dropped their strongest track to date. "Serious" is the one song on the EP that doesn't have a guest appearance. And just goes to show they'...

Infectious New Vance Joy Album + Single Available Now

12Jun

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Infectious New Vance Joy Album + Single Available Now

Music from Vance Joy and summertime go hand in hand. His new album In Our Own Sweet Time is available now. To coincide with the release, he's dropped the infectious new song "Catalonia". Joy recently returned to the stage with a series of much-talked-about performances. He'll be following up shows at the Beach Life & Bottle Rock music festivals, with a full tour in early 2023. The headlining jaunt will kick off February 7th at The Met in Philadelphia before crisscrossing the US and parts of Canada. He'll wrap things up on February 25th at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. New Vance Joy Album Third Studio Album In Our Own Sweet Time is the third full-length studio effort from Vance Joy. He broke out in 2014 with Dream Your Life Away on the success of singles like "Riptide" an...

Mothica’s New Album Nocturnal Due July 1st

10Jun

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Mothica’s New Album Nocturnal Due July 1st

Alt-pop artist Mothica's highly anticipated sophomore album is set for release. Nocturnal will be available worldwide on July 1st. Along with the announcement she's dropped two new singles simultaneously. She'll be heading out on tour with Coheed & Cambria this summer but more on that in a moment. Mothica released her debut album Blue Hour in 2020. The project was inspired by the sky's final moments before darkness. She followed that up with an EP in 2021 called forever fifteen. According to a recent press release, on Nocturnal she focuses on nighttime and her strange relationship with sleep. A lot of the songs touch on darkness and being self-destructive. "Blue Hour’ was a transitional moment where I got sober. I was more of an emotional wreck, trying to figure out my life...

7Jun

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Blue October Fall Tour Dates Announced

An initial run of Blue October fall tour dates has been announced. If your city isn't on the list, don't fret. Additional shows are expected to be announced sometime soon. In the meantime, pre-sales are underway and VIP packages are now available. This new tour follows a summer run of concerts performing with Goo Goo Dolls. A collaboration that was supposed to happen in 2020, was rescheduled until 2021 and eventually moved to the summer of 2022 for obvious reasons. The tour kicks off July 15th in Idaho and will run through September 24th in Buffalo. Closing night will be a big hometown show for the Goo Goo Dolls. From there, Blue October headline shows will pick up nearly a month later. Blue October's latest album This Is What I Live For spawned the Top 10 hit "Oh My My" and st...

Punk Rockers Handheld Pay Tribute To John Candy In New Music Video

6Jun

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Punk Rockers Handheld Pay Tribute To John Candy In New Music Video

Canadian punk rockers Handheld have delivered the John Candy tribute you might not have realized you needed. "Leaving Candyland" is a fun up-tempo homage to one of comedy's true legends. The music video features band members dressed up as a number of Candy's classic movie and television characters. How many can you spot? A Canadian Tragedy is the first new album in 14 years from Handheld. They formed in 1998 out of Ontario and are known for their loud, fast, and melodic punk rock jams. Fans of bands like Bad Religion, NOFX and Rise Against will feel right at home. We're hearing a hint of Blink 182 on "Leaving Candyland" too. And it's not just what appears to be a similar sense of humor. Handheld released six albums/EPs over a 10-year period from 1998 to 2008. From there they wen...

The Blue Stones Are Back With “Don’t Miss”

5Jun

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The Blue Stones Are Back With “Don’t Miss”

Alt-rock duo The Blue Stones are back with a perfect new single for summertime. "Don't Miss" is a melodic hard rocking song with a nice groove. The single drop is nicely timed as they kick off their nationwide tour with Des Rocs on Friday. Photo Credit: Nick Fancher The Blue Stones consist of Tarek Jafar on vocals/guitar and Justin Tessier on drums/backing vocals. Based in Ontario, they made some waves in the US with their sophomore release Hidden Gems in 2021. The album was produced and co-written by Mutemath frontman Paul Meany and featured standout tracks "Shaking Off The Rust" and "Let It Ride". On the new single they collaborated with Boonn who is known for his work with Grandson, Demi Lovato, and on the Suicide Squad soundtrack. As for the subject matter, it appears listen...