10 new songs you need to hear from Gojira, K.Flay, Body Count and more
New songs this week cover topics from love and heartbreak to social and environmental issues. Royal & The Serpent sings about toxic relationships, Vic Mensa comments on society and more. Whatever mood you’re in or genre you want to listen to, all the music shared this week will certainly not disappoint. Check them out below....
The Mars Volta return to debut album era with "Inertiatic ESP" demo—listen
The Mars Volta are treating fans to the ultimate throwback this week. As part of their upcoming box set collection La Realidad De Los Sueños, they have released an early demo of “Inertiatic ESP.” The track originally appeared on the Mars Volta’s 2003 debut album De-Loused In The Comatorium. Prior to the LP’s release, the...
UK organizers detail how COVID-19 may change 2021 festival lineups
Organizers overseas are currently gearing up for the return of music festivals this summer. As COVID-19 cases in the U.K. slowly decline and more vaccinations are administered, many are optimistic that this year’s festival season will bring back some normalcy in what’s truly been an unprecedented past year. Despite some festivals going ahead as planned,...
AJR knew exactly what they needed to say on 'OK ORCHESTRA'
For most of us, being locked down with our siblings for the entirety of 2020 seems like a nightmare. For brothers Jack, Adam and Ryan Met, however, it was nothing new. The trio, better known as indie-pop band AJR, already wrote, produced and recorded their first three albums in their living room, so for their...
Architects highlight the most important number in the world
Architects’ ninth studio album, For Those That Wish To Exist, was the Brighton band’s opportunity for rebirth. With the release of their latest collection of work looming over the evolving genre of metal and the future of touring, For Those That Wish To Exist offers a boisterous tracklisting designed to pulsate through speakers in arenas...
Architects revisit “Animals” for new performance with full orchestra—watch
Following the recent chart success of their ninth studio album, Architects are revisiting “Animals,” the single that kicked off their For Those That Wish To Exist era. This time around, however, they aren’t alone. With the help of a full orchestra, Architects took over the legendary Studio Two at Abbey Road Studios in London for...
10 most unexpected musical moments from 'Saturday Night Live'
Performing on Saturday Night Live is a milestone for musicians in any genre, as it’s a moment in history that will be looked back on for years to come. For decades, some of the biggest artists of the time have taken the SNL stage, and most take the opportunity to give a memorable performance. Read...
12 artists who got their names from other alternative songs
For as long as music has existed, artists have been inspiring other artists. Right here within our own beloved scene, we’ve witnessed many examples of newer-era bands drawing inspiration from the OGs. What’s especially endearing is that not only have bands influenced each other in terms of musical style; they’ve also taken from the lyrics...
Siiickbrain and Pussy Riot take back their power in new collab—watch
Experimental alternative artist Siiickbrain took her love for Fight Club and woman-ifed it in the video for her new collab “Power” with Pussy Riot founder Nadya Tolokonnikova. The song is equal parts raging and empowering as Caroline Miner Smith, the mind behind Siiickbrain, asks, “Is it wrong to want back some power?” Revolving around this...