It’s pretty amazing to think of just how much the music scene has changed in a short 20 years time. During the “emo boom” of the early 00’s, it seemed like every major label was falling over themselves in order to sign the next big thing in music and cash in on the interest in the punk/emo scene. There seemed to be a bigger buzz online in several key music website communities that you could sort of feel, or at least get a basic pulse, of when that next band was poised to make a big splash on the music landscape. As much as has been written about the tumultuous relationship Victory Records had with their bands and their contracts, I figured I’d focus the majority of this retrospective on the beauty of the music that Taking Back Sunday has left us with. Tell All Your Friends was one of those electric records that was destined to be huge, immediate, and make the listener feel like they were a part of something that belonged to them. I remember hearing of Taking Back Sunday for the first time in college when a friend of mine had just “discovered” a new band that he described as a mix between hardcore, punk, and anthemic pop that he thought I’d be into. What I wasn’t expecting was for this band to open up a gateway of possibilities of where my music tastes would gravitate towards for the foreseeable future.
Read More “Taking Back Sunday – Tell All Your Friends”Josh Ramsay – “Spellbound”
Josh Ramsay has shared “Spellbound.”
Read More “Josh Ramsay – “Spellbound””Charli XCX Releases Deluxe Version
Charli XCX has released a deluxe version of her new album on all streaming platforms.
Spielbergs – “Brother of Mine”
Spielbergs have returned with “Brother of Mine.”
Read More “Spielbergs – “Brother of Mine””mewithoutYou Announce Farewell Tour Dates
mewithoutYou have announced their farewell tour dates.
Read More “mewithoutYou Announce Farewell Tour Dates”Craig Finn Announces Solo Album
Craig Finn will release A Legacy of Rentals on May 20th. Today he’s shared “Messing with the Settings.”
Read More “Craig Finn Announces Solo Album”The Gaslight Anthem Return
The Gaslight Anthem have announced they’re back. A new album is in the works. I think I speak for everyone when I say, “let’s fucking goooooooo.”
Read More “The Gaslight Anthem Return”Albums in Stores – Mar. 25th, 2022
If you hit read more you can see all the releases we have in our calendar for the week. Hit the comments to access our forums and talk about what came out today, what albums you picked up, and to make mention of anything we may have missed.
Read More “Albums in Stores – Mar. 25th, 2022”Yotam Ben Horin – “Young Forever” (Video)
Yotam Ben Horin of Useless ID has released a video for “Young Forever” featuring Jim Adkins.
Read More “Yotam Ben Horin – “Young Forever” (Video)”Soccer Mommy Announces New Album
Soccer Mommy will release Sometimes, Forever on June 24th. Today she’s released the new single “Shotgun.”
Read More “Soccer Mommy Announces New Album”Beabadoobee Announces New Album
Beabadoobee will release Beatopia on July 15th. Today she’s shared the new single “Talk.”
Read More “Beabadoobee Announces New Album”Midtown Announce Two More Shows
Midtown have added two more shows.
Read More “Midtown Announce Two More Shows”Sum 41 Announce New Double Album
Sum 41 talk with Rolling Stone about their upcoming double album, Heaven and Hell:
What came out of this creative renaissance was Heaven and Hell. The first part of the two-part LP, known as “Heaven,” taps back into the current nostalgia surrounding pop-punk — a style Whibley started writing in before it became a thing again: “When that happened, I was like, ‘What kind of luck is that?’ ” he says. The album’s second, heavier side (“Hell”) features metallic tracks closer to the band’s most recent sound. “As I listened to almost all of it, it just kind of dawned on me,” he recalls. “‘Did I just make a double record by accident?’ “
One Armed Joey – “Numbstruck” (Video Premiere)
Today I’m excited to bring you the latest taste of new music from the Bay Area’s own punk rock band, One Armed Joey. The new single is called “Numbstruck,” and is taken from their upcoming new album called Happiness, To Me out on May 27th via Sell The Heart Records. One Armed Joey is perfect for fans of melodic punk rock bands like MxPx, Goldfinger, and The Ataris. The band shared this about the new track:
”Numbstruck” is about the anxiety brought on by watching the world and everything around you continuously change, but getting to the point where you’re numb to it all and would rather feel something rather than nothing. I feel like whenever I’m overwhelmed, I look back on simpler times and wish for that naivety, but then realize how selfish that can be. Dealing with significant life changes is a challenge, but accepting and embracing those life changes is even harder.
There couldn’t be a better time to discover another great punk band to add to your collection. If you’re enjoying what you hear, please consider pre-ordering Happiness, To Me here.
Read More “One Armed Joey – “Numbstruck” (Video Premiere)”Harry Styles Announces New Album
Harry Styles new album, Harry’s House, will be out on May 20th.
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