The End of America transform their fan-favorite 2016 track into a cozy lullaby with “Empty Sea (Reprise).” Over a steady piano, the group describes pushing through trying situations to prove your strength to yourself, making it the perfect calming, yet motivating, solace for the pandemic era. “The higher you climb the mountain, the steeper it…
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People are walking out of everything lately in the states. The latest would be transgendered employees working at Netflix Inc.’s headquarters in Los Angeles. Netflix bosses are braced for an employee walkout and rally in Los Angeles as anger swells over a recent Dave Chappelle comedy special that activists say is harmful to the transgender…
Charles R. Smith Jr. sets out to inspire the next generation of rock stars with the exciting Song for Jimi: The Story of Guitar Legend Jimi Hendrix, out via Neal Porter Books and Holiday House. The book frames Jimi Hendrix’s whirlwind life and career foundation separated into “verses” as short chapters, making the story come…
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Vera Blue asks a lover to excuse her “short fuse” on the guitar-tinged “Temper,” a cool pop track that draws from that beloved, shiny 80s sound. The song sees the Australian singer-songwriter stepping into a new, more confident light ahead of her upcoming sophomore album, and it’s certainly an exciting, welcome transition! “I don’t know…
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BIBI reflects on a shallow relationship on her bouncy new track “The Weekend,” which calls out someone who doesn’t give her the affection she deserves. There’s an effortless confidence to BIBI’s vocals and fun delivery, making “The Weekend” a future classic for fans and new listeners alike. Why aren’t you into me? You only call…
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Kills Birds give fans another taste of their upcoming record, Married, with “Cough Up Cherries,” a high-octane summary of angsty pandemic life. If they aren’t already one of your favorite new rock acts, there’s a good chance “Cherries” will be the song to make you join the likes of Dave Grohl and Hayley Williams in…
Read more Kills Birds Don’t Want to “Cough Up Cherries” on Dave Grohl-Approved New Single
It’s often difficult to make a high-octane, angsty record sound sonically cohesive and put-together, but British rockers Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes make it seem effortless on their fourth studio album, Sticky. Tackling sticky situations like the aftermath of COVID-19 lockdowns, failed romances, and society’s patriarchal standards, the band airs their grievances and showcases their…
Read more Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes Create Sleek Punk on New Album ‘Sticky’
The 80s are perhaps best known for eye-catching, colorful fashion, but the music was just as flashy and memorable. Artists like Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Prince dominated the charts and their influence can be seen through decades of music that followed. Here are six modern pop songs that will take you right back…
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If the four-piece Summer Years aren’t already one of your favorite new pop-punk acts, “The Picture You Paint” might be the anthem that wins you over. The group’s latest single boasts an arena-friendly sound that would’ve rocked Warped Tour crowds à la Neck Deep and State Champs, as it carves out a youthful-yet-angsty sound that…
Read more Summer Years Tackle Artistic Control and Self-Doubt on “The Picture You Paint”
Twin sisters Phoenix and Mercedes Arn Horn stick up against patriarchal attitudes, sexual assault, and victim-blaming on “BWBB,” a feminist anthem that dismantles the “boys will be boys” excuse over roaring guitars. It’s a breath of fresh air in a male-dominated industry, standing up for themselves, their female peers, and women everywhere who feel unsafe…
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Air Apparent recruits Krysta Youngs and Julia Ross for the airy “All By Yourself,” a retro-tinged celebration of finding your footing after a relationship crumbles. Neil Sethi, the Indian-American artist who performs as Air Apparent, originally built the song around a synth guitar sample before adding real guitar thanks to session musician Paul Kinman, giving…
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Immerse yourself in the world of fashion photography at Experience the Times of Bill Cunningham, a show-stopping exhibit at The Seaport in NYC that highlights the noted photographer’s work in a modern, electrifying way. Sponsored by Shutterstock, the exhibit brings Cunningham’s signatures to life with fun displays and interactive screens that show off modern renditions…
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Combining all the best aspects of lighthearted satires and classic love songs, Anna Sun poke fun at romantic infatuation on “Mine,” a dreamy pop track with an equally captivating music video. It’s the New York trio’s debut single, hinting at a thriving, bop-filled future we can’t wait to see unfold! “I started this song with…
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Juliana Riccardi embraces change, reflects on decaying romance, and learns how to love herself on Full Cup, her sophomore EP that follows up on 2020’s Simple with a new air of maturity and elegance. She recorded the project at Dreamland Recording Studios in Woodstock, NY, one of the state’s most famous studios that has previously…
Read more Juliana Riccardi Comes Into Her Own on Soulful ‘Full Cup’ EP
Joker’s Hand take risks by proxy through a “Goth Girlfriend” on their latest single, an ode to individuality and healthy rebellion that sees them falling for a girl who’s like “a siren that’s drenched in black.” The song draws from a classic rock sound while still feeling unique and genuine, and it’s slated to appear…
Read more Joker’s Hand Find a “Goth Girlfriend” on New Alt-Rock Anthem
When you hear that an artist is releasing their debut project, you might assume they’re new to the business or still discovering who they are. But in the case of Connor T Hennessy, a debut project is a celebration of years of hard work, refining musical skills, and finding your footing. His Another Year EP…
Read more Connor T Hennessy Undergoes ‘Another Year’ of Growth on Debut EP
Silk Animus is a rap artist on the rise as he is currently on tour with Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers. Based from Sacramento, California, Silk Animus brings eclectic and exploratory rap music to the table. Silk Animus! Before anything else, a big thank you for doing this with us! So let’s dive in, share…
Chelsea Cutler lays her hand on the table with the vulnerable “Devil on My Shoulder,” a piano-led lament dedicated to her struggles with mental health. Tinged with descriptive details that give the message more depth, the song offers a very real, immersive depiction of what those who live with depression experience on a daily basis.…
Read more Chelsea Cutler Opens Up About Her Depression on “Devil on My Shoulder”
PARADISE RISING is a sister label to 88Rising that focuses on uplifting Filipino artists, and in honor of Filipino American History Month, they’ve put together a sequel to their successful 2020 semilucent compilation EP. Recruiting artists like daze and Manila Killa, semilucent 2 features five new songs that all contain a sense of nostalgia and…
Read more A Track-by-Track Look at PARADISE RISING’s ‘semilucent 2’ Compilation EP
The Jonas Brothers are kicking off fall by adding another hit single to their belt! “Who’s In Your Head” is a slick, guitar-based track describing the aftermath of a breakup that will have you dancing in your seat. They’re accompanying the release with a new music video directed by Christian Breslauer, alternating between performance shots…
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