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Like Torches release alt-rock pop-punk fusion album 'Shelter'
Like Torches Shelter It’s no surprise Yellowcard frontman Ryan Key had a hand in producing Like Torches’ most recent effort, which clearly hones in on alternative rock and pop-punk vibes from the early 2000s. While there’s nothing revolutionary about the first half of the album (which includes guitar-heavy and “whoa-oh” laden single “Swing By Swing” […]
Ty Segall's 'Emotional Mugger' is an out-of-this-world psychedelic venture
Ty Segall Emotional Mugger Indie darling Ty Segall’s Emotional Mugger is like the scene from Back To The Future when Marty McFly steps into Doc’s garage and is completely obliterated by the sheer power produced by a giant amp from a single strum. In short: prepared to be blown away. The album’s 11 tracks run […]
The Rocket Summer goes for different sound with new album: Q&A with Bryce Avary
With his first full-length studio album since 2012, singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Bryce Avary—a.k.a the Rocket Summer—promises to deliver the most alive music he's ever created with his highly anticipated forthcoming release Zoetic. The new album taps into a realm of honesty and inspiration that, according to Avary, has no rules or boundaries and […]
The 12 songs of a pop-punk Christmas featuring Fall Out Boy, Blink 182, more
There may be a lot of Christmas song lists floating around in the world right now, but we decided to shake things up a bit and highlight only the bonafide pop-punk originals. Doesn’t it just warm your little Grinch heart to think about Fall Out Boy or the Used taking time out of their day […]
The 10 best the All-American Rejects songs
The 10 Best All-American Rejects Songs Whether you prefer to relive the more “emo” days of the All-American Rejects at the turn of the millennium and find yourself saying “I liked them before they were cool” or tend to enjoy their more recent power-pop anthems, there’s no doubt the iconic band has become a staple […]
The Stuffing hosts holiday feast of good tunes
Manchester Orchestra know how to throw one heck of a party. Serving as the ultimate holiday party hosts, the Atlanta-based rockers have consistently rounded up their friends for a blissful night full of camaraderie and rock ‘n’ roll. Tonight, the band presents the 6th annual The Stuffing at the Center Stage Atlanta Music Complex, which […]
5 awesome things that happened at the Good Charlotte reunion show
Last night, after what felt like an excruciatingly long half-decade, one of the most influential pillars of pop punk reunited and resurrected themselves, proving once and for all that the genre is certainly neither dead nor dying. Making a grand entrance to the Game Of Thrones theme song, GOOD CHARLOTTE took the stage in their […]
Marina City on winning Ernie Ball's Vans Warped Tour Battle of the Bands
What do you do when you find out your band has won the highly coveted Ernie Ball's Vans Warped Tour Battle Of The Bands 2015 title? You don’t quit. At least, that’s the mindset of Chicago-based pop rockers Marina City, comprised of Ryan Argast (lead vocals), Todor Birindjiev (lead guitar), Brian Johnson (vocals/guitar), Aaron Heiy […]
5 Things We Learned From Mayday Parade’s New Documentary
Nearly 10 years ago, a little EP called Tales Told By Dead Friends shook up the DIY scene—ultimately selling more than 50,000 copies without any backing from a label—and a certain Tallahassee-based quintet took emo to soaring new heights and made “such a simple little whore” an iconic phrase fans still sing along to. The […]