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11 times bands gave a heartfelt nod to family in their music
Everyone loves to see a cute moment with a mom onstage, and our favorite musicians are no exception. For most of us, an ode to mom or dad probably meant gifting them a birdhouse that looked like it was haphazardly reassembled from a wood chipper. Whether it’s a special performance with a daughter or an […]
Milwaukee punks Direct Hit! face some weird sh*t in raucous new music video—watch
After many requests, Milwaukee-based punk group Direct Hit! are bringing back their debut album on vinyl, and are also premiering a music video today for one of the tracks, “Snickers or Reese’s”. The band’s debut album, Domesplitter, is geared to be re-released April 14 via Fat Wreck Chords. This was the band’s first full-length album […]
Hot Mulligan sign to No Sleep Records, premiere new song from EP
The Michigan-based, emo pop punkers Hot Mulligan have signed with No Sleep Records. They're also premiering a new song, “Deluxe Capacitor,” which is available to listen to below now. Read more: 10 up-and-coming artists who pack an emotional punch No Sleep has the likes of Daisyhead and In Between signed, and Hot Mulligan guitarist/vocalist Chris Freeman is excited they […]
QUIZ: How well do you know Cute Is What We Aim For’s “The Curse Of Curves”?
Do you remember the lyrics to Cute Is What We Aim For‘s catchy 2006 anthem of complicated love? Don’t worry if you fail at every line in “The Curse Of Curves,” you can always try again! Read more: Watch We The Kings and Cute Is What We Aim For mash up “Check Yes Juliet” and […]
Seattle rockers the Classic Crime release first song in nearly five years—listen
Since their most recent release of LP songs from Phoenix in 2012, rock group The Classic Crime have released a new single from their upcoming album, How To Be Human. With the exception of an acoustic album in 2014, the single “Holy Water” is the first of new music since 2012. Singer Matt MacDonald explained the […]
Alt-pop newcomers Varsity Week premiere music video in wait for debut album—watch
[Photo credit: Ryan Pesecky] Up and coming alternative pop group Varsity Week are premeiring the music video to their latest single “Anyways” in anticipation of their upcoming debut album produced by Jim Kaufman (Night Riots, Emery) and AWOLNATION's Kenny Carkeet. According to the band members, “Anyways” encapsulates accepting things that aren't working and moving on with […]
Jimmy Eat World "Hear You Me" cover has special meaning for Greywind—listen
Many of us know “Hear you Me” as an emotional, popular track by Jimmy Eat World. Now over a decade old, the song is getting a revival from the Irish alt-rock duo Greywind. Following their most recent album release of Afterthoughts in January, they're streaming their cover on Soundcloud. The cover has the same emotional […]
Me First And The Gimme Gimmes release ultra rare track digitally for the first time—listen
The star-studded punk band Me First And The Gimme Gimmes are giving us a hidden, decade-old gem of theirs for the first time on a digital format. Initially only pressed on a 7″ series, “City Of New Orleans” will now be available on their upcoming album Rake It In: The Greatest Hits. Since it's inception […]
Watch teens react to Marilyn Manson, laugh your a** off
Fine Brothers Entertainment has brought us yet another compilation of teenage reactions. The topic of choice this time: Marilyn Manson. Read more: Teens react to Twenty One Pilots—watch Known for his macabre style and performance aesthetic, Manson and his most popular music videos are under scrutiny by the teens of “Teens React” in this clip. […]