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push baby wanted to push themselves to the limit of their creativity
push baby were born out of a desire for freedom, the same sonic escape they now offer listeners. Shedding themselves from their mainstream past as Rixton, the now self-described “chaotic pop” duo—composed of vocalist Jake Roche and guitarist Charley Bagnall—have found their new home in Roche’s mom’s garage. With the launch of their indie ...
10 stories you didn’t know about AWOLNATION’s ‘Megalithic Symphony’
Few modern albums have made as vast of an effect as AWOLNATION’s 14-track Megalithic Symphony, whose songs still live on with no end in sight on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Powerhouse rock tracks “Sail” and “Not Your Fault” defined the decade with their synth-laden instrumentals, gritty vocals and undeniably blunt, raw lyrics.  Reflecting on the record...
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 relea...
Here’s the one struggle Deryck Whibley goes through for every Sum 41 LP
Sum 41’s comeback record 13 Voices was released four years ago today. We hear you: The idea of celebrating a fourth anniversary of any record’s release seems arbitrary at best. Besides being a pretty solid selection of tracks by Deryck Whibley and crew, the album does have a lot of resonance in the band’s legacy. It’s the record ...
Jimmy Cliff – Rebirth
Jimmy Cliff Rebirth Jimmy Cliff is not a likely candidate for the American Recordings-style, late-career comeback. Since his 1970s heyday—most notably with the game-changing soundtrack of The Harder They Come—the singer has maintained his status as one of reggae’s most dependable artists. But there’s been ...