Closure in Moscow have shared a video for the new song “Primal Scream.”
Read More “Closure in Moscow – “Primal Scream” Video”Diesel Boy – “Bismarck”
Diesel Boy have returned with the new single “Bismarck.”
Read More “Diesel Boy – “Bismarck””Lana Del Rey – “Candy Necklace” Video
Lana Del Rey has shared a video for “Candy Necklace.”
Read More “Lana Del Rey – “Candy Necklace” Video”‘Love Drunk’ Getting Pressed
A pressing of Boys Like Girls’ Love Drunk goes up for order tomorrow morning at 8am PST.
Read More “‘Love Drunk’ Getting Pressed”E.R.I.E. recently released their new album, Suburban Mayhem, on Mint 400 records. The lead single is “Bad Man’s World.”
Emo’s Not Dead 2024 Cruise Announced
The lineup for the 2024 Emo’s Not Dead cruise has been revealed.
Read More “Emo’s Not Dead 2024 Cruise Announced”L.S. Dunes Announce Summer Tour
L.S. Dunes have announced some new tour dates.
Read More “L.S. Dunes Announce Summer Tour”Balance and Composure – “Last to Know” Video
Balance and Composure have shared a video for “Last to Know.”
Read More “Balance and Composure – “Last to Know” Video”MTV News Shutting Down
MTV News is officially coming to an end:
MTV News — which was significantly affected by layoffs more than five years ago — will be shutting down. Other units, most of which are operations, will be shuttered as well.
In a memo to staff, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks president Chris McCarthy said that, despite Paramount’s “success in streaming, we continue to feel pressure from broader economic headwinds like many of our peers,” and that “senior leaders in coordination with HR have been working together over the past few months to determine the optimal organization for the current and future needs of our business.”
Interview: The Rocket Summer
Recently I was able to schedule a Zoom call with Bryce Avary of ;[ to discuss his new album, Shadowkasters, that will release this Friday, May 12th. In this interview, I asked Bryce about the legacy of The Rocket Summer, how he typically composes most of his music, as well as the unique merchandise items for this album cycle. You can pre-order the vinyl/cassette options for Shadowkasters here.
Read More “The Rocket Summer”Sponsor: E.R.I.E. Release New Album and Video
Like The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner, The Menzingers, or similar artists?
Then you should definitely check out E.R.I.E., a band out of Albany, NY who recently released their new album, Suburban Mayhem, on Mint 400 records. The lead single is “Bad Man’s World” and if you like what you hear, you can pick up the album on vinyl, CD, or stream it on all digital platforms.
Read More “E.R.I.E. Release New Album and Video”Dayseeker – “Homesick” Video
Dayseeker have shared a video for “Homesick.”
Read More “Dayseeker – “Homesick” Video”Sum 41 Are Disbanding
Sum 41 have announced they are disbanding.
Read More “Sum 41 Are Disbanding”Liner Notes (May 6th, 2023)
This week’s newsletter has thoughts on some music I’ve been revisiting, discovering, and enjoying. Plus some other random things and a playlist of ten songs I think are worth your time. This week’s supporter Q&A post can be found here.
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Read More “Liner Notes (May 6th, 2023)”Review: Fall Out Boy – Take This To Your Grave
You never forget your first love. Sure, they may leave you heartbroken and picking up the pieces of where to turn to next, but those scars cut deep. Fall Out Boy arrived on the pop-punk scene with their debut LP, called Take This To Your Grave, that featured slick hooks and sing-a-long choruses that made this band destined for superstardom. The band was technically signed to Island Records through a “first-ever incubator type of deal” that gave them money to sign a one-off record deal to put their debut out on Fueled By Ramen to grow a steady following before their major label debut. This seemed to pay off big time for both Fall Out Boy and Island Records, as the band would become one of the hottest acts around by the time From Under The Cork Tree was released. The now-iconic cover photo of the band sitting on a broken futon was actually the second choice from the label, as the initial concept of a live photo was rejected. The lyrical material is largely based around fractured relationships, falling in and out of love, and traveling, while it became a point of contention between bassist Pete Wentz and lead vocalist Patrick Stump. During the recording of the LP, Wentz and Stump argued for days on end about the direction of the lyrics, but they ultimately believe that through this conflict came something beautiful.
Read More “Fall Out Boy – Take This To Your Grave”