The Gaslight Anthem have released a video for “Little Fires.”
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Interview: Shane Told of Silverstein
Recently I was able to schedule a Zoom interview with the lead vocalist of Silverstein, Shane Told, to discuss the band’s tour preparations for their anniversary tour of their sixth record, This Is How The Wind Shifts. In this interview, I asked Shane about what went into the writing process for they current album (Misery Made Me), the band’s thinking behind doing the REDUX album re-recordings, and some advice he has for young bands navigating the changing music business. Silverstein will be embarking on their This Is How The Wind Shifts tour starting November 23rd in Toronto, and tickets can be purchased here.
Read More “Shane Told of Silverstein”Super City – “Hang Up” (Video Premiere)
Today I’m excited to share with everyone the latest single and video from rock band, Super City, called “Hang Up.” On this electric-charged new track, that is sure to make you think as much as it makes you want to dance, Super City channel their love for guitar-based dance grooves paired with slick hooks. The band shared:
The song is sung from the perspective of someone who doesn’t feel strong enough to leave a relationship that they shouldn’t have entered in the first place. The main character explains how they were promised love, but instead only receives criticism and gets berated on the phone. The little voice in their head tells them to hang up, but they’re too weak. At the climax of the song, the main character makes a last ditch effort to impress their sharp-tongued partner with an insane guitar riff. This is to no avail and the song ends with the highest notes that we could sing.
If you’re enjoying the early listen to the single, please consider pre-ordering their new LP In The Midnight Room.
Read More “Super City – “Hang Up” (Video Premiere)”Review: All Systems Go – “The Lowdown”
The latest single from NJ pop-punk band All Systems Go called “The Lowdown” revisits the glory days of the genre and makes for a memorable statement. Imagine the Drive-Thru Records-era bands being put into a blender with their various styles and voices, and you’d likely end up with something similar to All Systems Go. Produced by Gary Cioni (Hot Mulligan, Crime in Stereo) and mastered by Mike Kalajian (New Found Glory, Senses Fail), this professional-sounding track is sure to be the perfect addition to that end-of-summer playlist you’ve been crafting.
The song opens with some somber vocals that quickly accelerate over the great guitar riffs, before exploding into an anthemic chorus. It reminds me a bit of early-New Found Glory paired with the crunchy, start/stop riffing of Fenix TX. The chorus of, “And I just hate how I get it now / It doesn’t matter if we talk it out / You make me wary of everything / That might just seem like the right move / To bringing me down / And I get it now / And I’m still wishing that you’ll come around / And now there’s nothing left that I can do / You just have to get through to you,” is well-constructed and thought out fully, as it tackles the theme of navigating a troublesome relationship. All Systems Go are showing a lot of promise on songs like this one.
Paint it Black – “Dominion”
Paint it Black have shared the new song “Dominion.”
Read More “Paint it Black – “Dominion””Knuckle Puck – “Losing What We Love”
Knuckle Puck have shared the new song “Losing What We Love.”
Read More “Knuckle Puck – “Losing What We Love””Brian Fallon on The First Ever Podcast
Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem is on the latest episode of The First Ever Podcast. (Overcast link.)
Sweet Pill Sign With Hopeless Records
Sweet Pill have signed with Hopeless Records and released the new song “Starchild.”
Read More “Sweet Pill Sign With Hopeless Records”KC Rae Announces New Album
KC Rae (Now, Now’s KC Dalager) will release her debut solo album Think I’m Gonna Die on November 10th. Today she’s shared the new song “Parking Lot” and pre-orders are now up.
Read More “KC Rae Announces New Album”Review: STMNTS – Tendencies
The music business is a very unforgiving place. The window of opportunity to make a mark in the music world appears to be getting slimmer by the day, so it’s of the utmost importance to deliver your best material as consistently as possible. Easier said than done, right? The new Baltimore punk band, STMNTS, are well up to the task of delivering the goods on their vibrant new EP called Tendencies. The slick five-song record is filled with anthemic moments, crisp guitar tones, and well-timed vocals/harmonies to make the EP remain memorable. With a sound that fits well within the realm of the crunchy guitar riffing of Four Year Strong, to the sensitive side of The Wonder Years, paired with the great emo production of Bayside, STMNTS are taking full advantage of their time. This band makes emo/punk music look effortless, and it’s quite a fun listening experience.
Read More “STMNTS – Tendencies”Rustbelt – “You Got Nowhere To Go But You’re Going There Tonight” (Video Premiere)
Today is a great day to share the new video from Rustbelt called “You Got Nowhere to Go But You’re Going There Tonight.” Previously going by the moniker of Juiceboxxx, the newly named Rustbelt (the solo project of John Chiaverina) has also announced his next EP, You Got Nowhere to Go But You’re Going There Tonight, out everywhere music is sold on January 19th via Dangerbird Records. He shared, “With Rustbelt, I’m trying to give myself room to move outside of my narrative a tiny bit. These songs are like alternate timelines for myself.” With a sound that’s fully entrenched in American-styled pop music, Rustbelt is an artist to watch as this year unfolds. I was also able to catch up with this talented artist for a brief interview below.
Read More “Rustbelt – “You Got Nowhere To Go But You’re Going There Tonight” (Video Premiere)”Iron & Wine Announces Documentary and Concert Film
Iron & Wine will release Who Can See Forever in theaters later this year (and streaming in 2024). The film’s soundtrack will be released on November 17th and today the video for “Thomas County Law” has been released.
Read More “Iron & Wine Announces Documentary and Concert Film”LS Dunes Respond to Video Criticism
LS Dunes have responded to the criticism that their new video was generated by AI. The full message can be found below.
Read More “LS Dunes Respond to Video Criticism”The 1975 to Take Hiatus From Live Shows
Matty Healy announced at The 1975 show last night the band will be taking a hiatus from touring after their upcoming run of shows:
We love coming to this place and playing for you guys whenever we have the chance, and it’s wonderful you’re all here. After this tour we will be going on an indefinite hiatus of shows so it’s wonderful to have you guys with us tonight.
Live Nation Stops Merch Cuts at Clubs
Live Nation is ending merchandise fees for artists at all of its club-sized venues across the country, the company announced Tuesday as part of a new developing-artist program that it has launched with Willie Nelson.
The “On the Road Again” program, named after Nelson’s famous song, will also give artists playing those venues an extra $1,500 per show intended to help cover growing tour expenses like gas, transportation, and hotels. Live Nation also said it would give unspecified bonuses to crew workers, and the company will contribute another $5 million to the Crew Nation fund it started during the pandemic.