Teens react to Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
In the video below, teens were asked to break down the lyrics of Nirvana’s mega-hit “Smells Like Teen Spirit” without being told the song title or artist. To be fair, while they don’t all recognize the song, they do offer some pretty decent analysis on the lyrics. “Is this a Kanye West song?” one teen...
Set It Off stream lead single from 'Duality'
Set It Off have released “Why Worry” from their upcoming album, Duality, which is due out on October 14 via Equal Vision Records. You can listen to the single below, and leave us a comment with your thoughts. Duality was recorded in LA with producers Brandon Paddock (Avril Lavigne), Tommy English (We Came As Romans, Black Veil Brides)...
Johnny Marr announces North American tour in support of second solo album, 'Playland'
It took Johnny Marr 26 years to release his first proper solo album, The Messenger, following the disbandment of his former group, The Smiths, but, now, the guitarist seems bent on making up for lost time. Barely a year and a half after his debut, Marr is set to release a followup, Playland, Oct. 7 via Warner Music...
Butch Walker posts Twitter rant about Fall Out Boy's artistic evolution and fan perception
Butch Walker, who produced Fall Out Boy's 2013 comeback album, Save Rock And Roll, took to his Twitter this afternoon to defend FOB's (and Panic! At The Disco's) evolution as artists, and conscious decision to abandon their more pop punk rooted early sound with recent releases. Though Walker clarified that he did not produce Fall Out...
Ty Segall premieres interactive new music video for "Manipulator"
Ty Segall has released a trippy, colorful, interactive new music video for “Manipulator,” the title track from singer's seventh solo full-length release, out now via Drag City. One of the garage rock scene's most prolific songwriters, Segall has released more than 30 LPs, EPs, 7-inches, collaboration albums, and splits over the last six years, not...
New Found Glory post "Ready And Willing" music video teaser
New Found Glory have posted a teaser of the music video for their single, “Ready And Willing,” which is scheduled to be released on Tuesday. You can check out the brief clip featuring new material from the band below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts as well! New Found Glory are set...
Gnarwolves (Pure Noise Records) stream debut self-titled album
While UK skate punk outfit Gnarwolves won't release their debut self-titled studio album until September 23, they are treating fans with an exclusive full stream of the record. You can out the record's premiere, or give it a listen in full below. Be sure to let us know what you think! Pre-orders for the record are still available...
Watch Diarrhea Planet perform five songs live at KEXP
Last month, Nashville's Diarrhea Planet stopped by famed Seattle public radio station KEXP to perform five songs live in studio, and a video of the performance and interview has just been released. The tracks performed include “Lite Dream” and “White Girls (Student Of The Blues, Pt. 1)” from the group's 2013 sophomore full-length, I'm Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dreams,...
The Flaming Lips reveal tracklist, collaborations for 'Sgt. Pepper's' tribute album
While it was announced several months back, new details have emerged surrounding The Flaming Lips' forthcoming track-for-track tribute to The Beatles' classic, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, titled With A Little Help From My Fwends, including its full tracklisting and artist collaborations, featuring acts such as Tegan And Sara, Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis, Tool and A Perfect...