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Read More “Albums in Stores – Apr. 1st, 2022”The Juliana Theory – “Playback ’99 (Burn the Cassette Deck)”
The Juliana Theory have returned with the new single “Playback ’99 (Burn the Cassette Deck).”
Read More “The Juliana Theory – “Playback ’99 (Burn the Cassette Deck)””Nick Leng – “Morning / Midnight” and “My Mind Is A Mess In the Morning”
Today I’m thrilled to share the new double single of “Morning / Midnight” as well as “My Mind is a Mess in the Morning” by a talented singer-songwriter named Nick Leng. Leng is currently supporting the artist, LP, on their Spring North American tour, and the interest in this artist couldn’t be higher with expansive songs like these two. Leng shared this about each song:
I’ve always had trouble writing quotes that summarize songs. It feels like the words can put songs in boxes, and possibly snuff out any personal interpretation a listener might have. In a similar way, when I was finished with ‘My Mind is a Mess in the Morning,’ and was thinking about releasing it as a single, it really excited me to pair it with ‘Morning / Midnight.’ They’re equally important to me, and, one might say, quite different. together, I felt like they painted a better picture of what I’m trying to say.
’My Mind is a Mess in the Morning’ was written while I was living in Topanga in a trailer park which, subsequently, (and arguably hilariously) became rat infested prompting a hasty departure. ‘Morning / Midnight’ was started there as well one late night when I was chopping up a classical piano improvisational piece I had recorded, on a sampler. There’s a video on my Instagram of me playing the melodica in the intro in the morning and the sun peeked through that ended up in the final version. I had considered dividing that intro, with the chopped piano and the ‘second part’ when the beat comes in, into two songs, but the journey of the intro, and duality and sensation of when the bass and kick comes in, had a real story to it that it cemented the conviction that it’s one idea.
If you’re enjoying the two singles, please consider purchasing them from your favorite streaming service via SOTA Records.
Read More “Nick Leng – “Morning / Midnight” and “My Mind Is A Mess In the Morning””Interview: Craig Mabbitt of The Dead Rabbitts
Recently I was able to catch up with the lead vocalist of Escape the Fate and The Dead Rabbitts, Craig Mabbitt, before the release of the latter band’s third studio album called Rumination. In this interview I asked Craig about the differences between writing music for both bands, the touring plans for each project, working with veteran producer John Feldman, and he also shared about his recent sobriety that allowed him to see his career path in a much better light. I enjoyed my conversation with Craig as he shared insight on the writing behind both bands, and The Dead Rabbitts’ latest album, Rumination, hits the streets this Friday (April 1).
Read More “Craig Mabbitt of The Dead Rabbitts”Japanese Breakfast Cover Bon Iver
Japanese Breakfast did a cover of “Skinny Love” for Spotify.
Read More “Japanese Breakfast Cover Bon Iver”MxPx, Zebrahead, Bad Cop/Bad Cop Cover “Nothing in the Dark”
MxPx have teamed up with Zebrahead and Bad Cop/Bad Cop to cover Mercy Music’s “Nothing in the Dark.”
Read More “MxPx, Zebrahead, Bad Cop/Bad Cop Cover “Nothing in the Dark””She & Him Announce Brian Wilson Tribute Tour
She & Him will be heading out on a Brian Wilson tribute tour.
Read More “She & Him Announce Brian Wilson Tribute Tour”No Trigger Announce New Album
No Trigger announced they’ll release a new album this year, and have now announced some new tour dates.
Read More “No Trigger Announce New Album”Foo Fighters Cancel Tour
The Foo Fighters have cancelled all their upcoming tour dates:
It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins. We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned. Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we’ve made together.
Review: Telltale – Lie Your Way Out
The latest offering of music from Telltale is a solid mix of impactful, hard-hitting songs that still have plenty of substance about them to make you continue to think about the lyrical material. The band tackles themes like mental health, self-doubt, and other more global issues like the climate crisis to round out this EP. Telltale shared this about the new record, “This record is our viewpoint on being a part of the apocalyptic generation. We obsess over zombie films, live in fear of the daily news, and constantly foresee the end of the world. Or rather, the world as we know it. A generation written off as lazy and self-centered, we’re taught to think that something broken can’t be fixed from within.” With interesting guitar parts and uplifting vocals, this band would perfect for fans of bands like Sleeping With Sirens, Hawthorne Heights, and Set It Off.
Read More “Telltale – Lie Your Way Out”Less Than Jake Announce Summer Tour
Less Than Jake are heading out on tour with The Aquabats and Bowling for Soup.
Read More “Less Than Jake Announce Summer Tour”The Maine Perform “Loved You a Little”
The Maine performed “Loved You a Little” with Adam Lazzara and Charlote Sands over the weekend.
Read More “The Maine Perform “Loved You a Little””Koyo – “Straight North” Video
Koyo have shared a video for “Straight North.”
Read More “Koyo – “Straight North” Video”Review: Riverby – Absolution
The latest offering from Philadelphia’s own Riverby finds the artist on solid footing and tinkering with an aggressive rock sound to pair with their abrasive lyrics. Riverby entered the studio with veteran hit-maker Jim Wirt (Jack’s Mannequin) to craft the album that would become known as Absolution. The band shared this about the concept behind the material, “It’s about ending fear with mortality and finally coming to solutions with your shit, closing the door on things that have been festering: your history and yourself, and making peace with God. I don’t even believe in God, but on the off chance He’s fucking real, I’d like us to be cool.” The band is able to capitalize on their hard-nosed material with one of this year’s most immediately gripping records to date.
Read More “Riverby – Absolution”Underoath Cover “My Hero”
Underoath performed a cover of Foo Fighters “My Hero” in tribute for Taylor Hawkins.
Read More “Underoath Cover “My Hero””