Goldstate – “Blessing In Disguise” (Song Premiere)

Today is a great day to share the latest single from British pop-punk band, Goldstate, for their song called “Blessing In Disguise.” Having signed to Manic Kat Records along with the release of “Deep End” in February, this track is an introspective helping of melancholy, emboldened by the band’s vibrant hooks and sonic potency. On the new output, lead vocalist Ben Pritchard shares: “’Blessing In Disguise’ is a track about lost love, but not in the way you expect it to be. It’s about the breakdown of a relationship that initially makes you grieve that loss, but with time and clarity you realize that the door closing was actually the healthiest thing that could have happened to you – a blessing, in disguise.” If you’re enjoying the premiere, please consider streaming more of this band’s music here.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single and music video from South London indie folk band, Gently Tender, called “Wild In The Uplands.” The band explains, “‘Wild in the Uplands’ is a song about escape from city to country. It’s about not having respect for fences and private land, roaming free and getting into mischief. Out of all the illegal activities a person can partake in, trespassing is one of the most exhilarating!” The second single from Gently Tender’s new EP called This Was Once Fields, “Wild In The Uplands” captures the free spirit of the band perfectly. If you’re enjoying the video, please consider supporting the band here.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

At a time when it’s easy to feel angry about the state of the world, Scarboro have returned with their sophomore album, called Hate Season, that encapsulates these feelings into a cohesive package of punk rock. The set was produced by Brian DiMeglio and Scarboro, and was mastered by Will Yip. The NYC-based band is Jack (bass/vocals), Shi (guitar/vocals), and Radhika (drums), and their tight-knit musicianship is reminiscent of other punk bands like The Explosion, early-Bad Religion, and The Casualties. Sprawling 14 songs and clocking in at just over 27 minutes, Hate Season is a blast of punk rock energy that rarely lets up on its attack.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

Today is a great day to share the new music video from San Antonio-based punk rock band, Fea, called ”Careful.” The band shares, “‘Careful’ is my personal anthem—a reminder to speak up and not walk on eggshells for anyone. Abuse comes in many forms, and conditioning a person is one of them. I was lucky to have a strong support system, but not everyone has that. Writing this song was cathartic, and I hope it helps anyone who’s been through a similar situation.” The track is especially timely amid broader conversations around sexual assault, abuse of power, and the pressures on women to stay small and quiet—issues that resonate deeply within punk and music communities. With “Careful,” Fea aim to speak directly to younger women and LGBTQ+ listeners, offering guidance from lived experience: be unapologetic, speak up, and don’t shrink yourself for anyone. If you’re enjoying the new music video, please consider supporting the band here.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

Record Store Day is tomorrow! With a fresh slate of new vinyl reissues, exciting exclusives, and in some cases, the first pressings of many key titles, the observance comes with a lot of excitement each time it rolls around in April. The full list of RSD releases can be found here, but be sure to check in with your local indie record store to see what they will be carrying. In this preview, I’ll be diving into some of the most sought after releases and offer some tips for newcomers to secure these titles.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

Last week I attended “The Soundtrack of Your Life” tour at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland that featured the opening acts of Arrows In Action and I Don’t Know How But They Found Me, and was headlined by Boys Like Girls. Each of the bands put on a great set of music that covered multiple phases of their respective careers, and the fans in attendance for the sold out concert showed their appreciation for the three-band lineup throughout the evening. While the openers did a great job of getting the crowd ready for Boys Like Girls, it was the headliners who rightfully stole the show by burning through two full albums (Love Drunk and Boys Like Girls) in breakneck fashion. Boys Like Girls put on one hell of a performance, they showed their deepest of appreciation for their fans who spent their hard-earned money to see them, and simultaneously proved the lasting power of the pop-punk genre.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

The fifth studio album from Broadside, called Nowhere, At Last, is a great mix of styles that the band has tinkered with over the past few efforts. Into The Raging Sea marked a dramatic, and darker turn in the band’s sound, while Broadside’s previous album of Hotel Bleu found them painting with broad and colorful strokes. Nowhere, At Last seems most comfortable brooding in the darkness, as marked by the color aesthetic used in the album cover art and their recent music videos. The music itself found on this record is vibrant, and it blends great guitar parts over electronic elements to keep things at their most engaging and interesting. Lead vocalist Oliver Baxxter continues to improve his vocal performance all over this LP that is brimming with great thematic elements, thoughtful lyrics, and impressive songwriting.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

Today is a great day to share the newest single from San Francisco-based electronic duo, Host Bodies, for their track called “Impossible Goodbyes.” The band is quickly making waves in the Bay Area and are poised and ready for their breakout moment. Host Bodies shared, “Something that will never get old is the feeling of driving back into San Francisco, whether that’s crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to the north or the Bay Bridge to the east. This song encapsulates that for me.” If you’re enjoying the new single, you can stream it on your favorite platform here.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

Grief can come in many forms and affect people in a multitude of ways. Some are able to channel this feeling into a form of a therapy that they incorporate into their art, while others become crippled by the weight of the tragedy. I Am The Avalanche frontman Vinnie Caruana shared the inspiration behind the band’s new studio album The Horror Show by explaining, “Experiencing ultimate loss will change you on a cellular level. About 75% of the lyrics were written after my best friend passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.” I Am The Avalanche are able to rally around their frontman’s deeply personal loss in his life with an album built on friendship, loss, grief, and with love and appreciation for their music and the legacy they’ve built for themselves as a band. Caruana continued, “This record can become a lifelong companion for those who let it in. The message is simple: You are stronger than you think you are and you are not alone.” Nearly 22 years into their career as a band, I Am The Avalanche have made another strong and memorable statement with The Horror Show.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

Coming off of the success of their self-titled era, The Maine have returned with their “green era” at a time when interest in the band is at a fever pitch. The band sought out to create a full artistic statement of an album for their 10th studio album to date, and was written and recorded in the same sequencing as the final tracklisting found on Joy Next Door. “I suppose it’s only fitting that our tenth album has been one of the toughest to make to date,” lead vocalist John O’Callaghan says of Joy Next Door. “Most of the personal friction I’ve felt during the making of this record has derived from having to face my own struggle with feeling like I have everything I could have ever dreamed of, yet I can’t seem to allow myself to be fully present and appreciate the weight of a very fortunate life.” Some of the growing pains that both O’Callaghan and The Maine go through on this record bleed into the overall listening experience of Joy Next Door, but it’s an album that’s worthy of the legacy that the band has created for themselves.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

The latest album from math rock/emo band, Palette Knife, is a windows-down blast of punk rock energy fit for the soundtrack of your summer. Keyframe features plenty of nerdy math rock elements, paired with great guitar breakdowns, and soaring melodies that get back to the early 00’s heyday of when pop-punk was king. The three-piece band from Ohio is Alec Licata (lead vocals/guitar), Chris McGrath (bass/vocals), and Aaron Queener (drums/vocals), and they highlight their growth as a band here. Palette Knife continue to “sharpen their blade” and have made their most immediately gratifying work to date on Keyframe.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

Today I’m so excited to share with everyone the latest single and music video from 90’s-influenced indie rock band, Mary Hood, called “Water The Fern.” On this vibrant track, Mary Hood and her bandmates (Brian Hart, Billy Coughlin, Griffin Jennings) cut to the core of what great indie music is all about. If you’re enjoying the music video, please consider supporting this artist here.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

Coming off of the success of their debut, self-titled EP, Clarion have returned with Blue Fairy, a follow-up EP that expands upon the sound the East LA noise-rock/shoegaze band set out to create when they first formed in 2023. Their initial breakthrough single of “Hello Juliet” has since been streamed over 20 million times across all platforms, and Clarion appear poised to breakout in a big way on Blue Fairy. Clarion is Saya Oliva (vocals/bass), Joseph Quezada (drums), and Anthony Sanchez (guitar), and they’re built for sustained success on this vibrant new record brimming with unlimited potential for the band.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

A couple of weeks ago I was able to schedule a Zoom interview with Palette Knife to discuss their forthcoming new album, Keyframe, that drops on all streaming services this Friday, April 10th. Palette Knife is a three-piece emo band comprised of band members Alec Licata (vocals/guitar), Chris McGrath (bass/vocals), and Aaron Queener (drums). In this interview, I asked the band about some of the songs found on Keyframe, their writing process, and upcoming touring plans. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider pre-ordering Keyframe here.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

A couple of weeks ago I was able to connect with Jared Monaco (guitar) and Pat Kirch (drums) of The Maine to discuss the band’s tenth studio album, Joy Next Door. In this interview, I asked the two band members about key songs from Joy Next Door, how they’re approaching their upcoming headlining tour, their team’s vinyl marketing strategy and much more. Joy Next Door will be released this Friday via Photo Finish Records, and you can pre-save the album here.

Goldstate – “Blessing In Disguise” (Song Premiere)

Gently Tender – “Wild In The Uplands” (Video Premiere)

Review: Scarboro – Hate Season

Fea – “Careful” (Video Premiere)

Record Store Day 2026 Preview

You’ll Always Be My Thunder: How Boys Like Girls Reignited the Pop-Punk Flame On “The Soundtrack of Your Life” Tour

Review: Broadside – Nowhere, At Last

Host Bodies – “Impossible Goodbyes” (Song Premiere)

Review: I Am The Avalanche – The Horror Show

Review: The Maine – Joy Next Door

Review: Palette Knife – Keyframe

Mary Hood – “Water The Fern” (Video Premiere)

Review: Clarion – Blue Fairy

Interview: Palette Knife

Interview: The Maine