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Add a dash of Fall Out Boy, a sprinkle of Drake, a pinch of the 1975 and a hint of Kanye West and you’ll end up with a sound that’s nearly impossible to replicate. The mastermind behind this fool-proof recipe is none other than Hopeless Records’ latest addition to their stacked roster—a singer-songwriter who was […]

DE’WAYNE has released his latest single “Stains.” The song was accompanied by a psychedelic animated visual which sees the artist surfing across L.A. in pursuit of fortune and fame. The title track follows the announcement of DE’WAYNE’s debut record, STAINS. Slated to drop June 18 via Hopeless Records, the album will feature 11 tracks. Read […]

We’ve all had those moments, especially over this past year, where we feel like we just can’t win no matter what we do. Whether it’s in relationships or life in general, those cynical and sinister feelings can send us into an absolute headspin. Turning the misery into music, pop-punk heavyweights Stand Atlantic have teamed up […]

In his brand-new track, DE’WAYNE wants you to stop calling him. After cryptically teasing his song for a few days and exciting his ever-growing fanbase that he lovingly calls “the circle,” DE’WAYNE finally released his single “Walking To Work” today. The bass-y, dynamic tune is inspired by his strolls to his job before he entered […]

Metalcore group Afterlife are redefining the genre with the release of their new single “Burn It Down.” The four-piece took the lyrics of their new song “Burn It Down” literally in the fire-filled video for the track. In the video, vocalist Tyler Levenson pours tanks of gasoline on the ground before lighting a match to […]

Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard.  We know there’s a lot of faces to sift […]

2021 has already started out as a strong year for music, with artists expanding their pool of collaborations more than ever. After the train wreck that was 2020, musicians seem to be experimenting more often—spanning genres with collaborations and, in some cases, helping up-and-coming artists receive some limelight by featuring them on tracks.  Read more: […]

How many women and nonbinary-fronted bands can you remember from the mainstream emo wave? OK, now let’s subtract Paramore, Hey Monday and Automatic Loveletter. How many do you have now? Unless you were deeply invested in the 2000s underground scene, you can probably count the remaining qualifiers on one hand. Fortunately for the scene at large, the 2010s […]

Despite being heralded as a widely inclusive space, the pop-punk scene has been historically male-dominated. It’s an uncomfortable reality for many, but as iconic artists such as Hayley Williams drag it, kicking and screaming, into the forefront of discussion, we maintain hope that marginalized artists might one day not be regarded as anomalies. In honor […]

The further we get into our scene “phases,” the more we understand the concept of “love and loss” as it pertains to music. Over the years, we’ve lost a number of our favorite bands to breakups and significant genre changes. Fortunately, though, there are still a number who have stayed active and alternative. While it’s easy to […]

Hopeless Records signees Doll Skin are back and better than ever as the powerful punk rockers Meghan Herring and Sydney Dolezal unleash their brand-new song and accompanying music video for “Control Freak.” Herring (drums) and Dolezal (vocals) are on a new adventure as a duo, reworking their sound and music trajectory after parting ways with […]

Pop punk‘s not dead. Do we have to say it again? Though the genre’s mostly fallen out of the mainstream spotlight, there are still a number of new bands who are making their contributions. And thanks to the rise of streaming platforms, they don’t need to be signed to a major label to gain traction. […]

If you’ve been a pop-punk fan for quite some time now, we’re willing to bet it was a fast, upbeat song that first made you fall in love with the genre. You probably still remember the jolt of energy you felt when your now-favorite songs blasted through your speakers for the first time, and you […]

It’s definitely a big week for punk rock trio Destroy Boys. On Wednesday, they officially announced that they have signed to Hopeless Records. To help celebrate the new signing, Destroy Boys have unleashed their ferocious new single “Muzzle” along with a chaotic animated video. Read more: You can revisit Tim Burton’s Batman world in this […]

Trash Boat are kicking off 2021 with their explosive new single “He’s So Good,” a concept piece that tackles the homophobia many face every single day. For the new single, Trash Boat are teaming up with Hopeless Records‘ Sub-City not-for-profit. Together, they are donating proceeds from the single’s merch sales to AKT, a charity that […]

DE’WAYNE is back with his first new piece of music in 2021 called “I Know Something.” On Wednesday, he released a lively video for the new single that proves meeting your significant other’s family for the first time doesn’t always go the way you planned. Read more: Tom Holland just commented on if ‘Spider-Man 3’ […]

We all have our staple bands, but we always love to see new talent come into the limelight, carrying the torch of scene and emo sounds. We’re going to make finding new emo tracks and artists easy for you by seeing what music sparks your interest. Read more: Glastonbury Festival isn’t happening in 2021 after […]

2020 has shown us that we will never take a gig with our closest friends for granted ever again. Nothing can match the energy of the crowd and the feeling of screaming our favorite lyrics at the top of our lungs. However, the holidays are still coming up quickly, and we want to make sure […]