Sad Boi Cult is a nu-alt-pop-punk artist reviving the nostalgic 2000s pop-punk sound with a modern injection of relatable “Sad Boi” emotions in their lyricism. They released their latest sad single for sad people, “caskets,” on February 26, 2026. “caskets” is their first single of 2026 following their 2025 single “hopeless,” and it’s promising for … Read more
It was a night of torch-passing at the Moody Center as Wu-Tang Clan brought their farewell tour to Austin, with Run the Jewels setting the stage for a show that felt like both a celebration and a send-off.
Reverb, one of the leading online marketplaces for music gear, has announced the return of iconic drummer Travis Barker of Blink-182 to its platform.
Sunset: The Festival delivered an eclectic mix of genres and artists, creating a vibrant atmosphere that resonated with attendees, Daniel Benavides reports.
Gary Clark Jr delivered an electrifying performance at the Aztec Theater on 02/28. Check out our review below! Gary Clark Jr. is back! His latest studio album, JPEG RAW, soared into the Billboard Top 10, marking his third consecutive album to do so. This follows the success of This Land (2019), which earned him Grammys … Read more
Review of Lauren Mayberry’s debut solo performance at the Scoot Inn on 02/26/25 Scottish singer-songwriter Lauren Mayberry, best known as the magnetic frontwoman of Chvrches, proved she is just as commanding on her own during her solo debut performance in Austin, TX on Thursday night. Taking the stage at the Scoot Inn, Lauren Mayberry delivered … Read more
Have you ever had a chance meeting with a stranger that led to a great new discovery? I recently experienced this when I met someone wearing a t-shirt for The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, an American folk-rock band. While you don’t usually expect chance encounters with strangers to result in musical suggestions, this day was … Read more
After Spotify Wrapped 2021, many people scratched their heads over what Dance Pop was. Unexpectedly finding dance-pop artists at the top of their most-listened lists, those unfamiliar rushed to Google for answers. As big fans of Dance Pop, we are here to help you. Curious about the genre? Read on! What are examples of Dance … Read more
The Maguas continue to impress us with their new single “Shapeless.” The band hails from Scranton, Pennsylvania, and creates a “novel yet nostalgic” sound that’s super catchy while maintaining their all-too-familiar emo vibes. Established in 2018, the band released their debut EP, Good Beer, the following year. The band’s follow-up, One of Us Is Lying, dropped in 2020 … Read more
Rising UK talent Rudie Edwards has released her powerful debut EP Worst Ways and we think Rudie is going places and fast. Aiming to be known as more than just a songwriter for other artists like Cee-Lo Green, the Dover born singer-songwriter’s debut offering sees her push her own personal boundaries with its raw sound that … Read more
Copenhagen’s SIAMESE are back with another infectious single from their long-awaited new album ‘Home’. “Numb” encompasses all of the elements that Siamese are renowned for; a soaring melodic chorus alongside thundering breakdowns, with a sprinkling of synths and electro-beats for good measure. Truly masters in their craft, they continue to create hit after hit, and are quickly becoming one of Denmark’s … Read more
EMPTY TO RELEASE MADE OF FIRE ON OCTOBER 22 THROUGH SOLID STATE RECORDS BAND SHARES NEW SONG “TEMPORARY HIGH” — LISTEN South Carolina alt rockers Empty will release their sophomore effort Made of Fire on October 22 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here. The band has shared the new song “Temporary High,” a catchy anthem with a chorus that will embed itself in your cranium for weeks at … Read more
Critically-acclaimed alt-breakout Christian Leave returns with a magnetic new single “10 Steps” today on Warner Records. Listen to “10 Steps” HERE, and stay tuned for the accompanying official video coming soon. On the track, bright and breezy electric guitar bristles up against his buoyant verses before building towards a chantable chorus. It nods to the nineties with throwback alternative feels … Read more
“Majored in Broken Hearts” is the third single by Swedish indie-pop-slackers Two Year Vacation from their autumn EP “Getting Into Real Estate”. The single follows the spring release “What Goes Around” and summer anthem “Come Over When You Want”. Two Year Vacation themselves describes “Majored in Broken Hearts” as “an anthem to the moment of unveiling. The turning of the … Read more
After headlining Reading and Leeds this past weekend, U.K. alt-rock giants Biffy Clyro have announced their surprise new project The Myth of the Happily Ever After, coming October 22nd via Warner Records. As the follow-up to their most recent internationally acclaimed album A Celebration of Endings, the forthcoming 11-track record is a homegrown project that represents a rapid emotional response … Read more
IMMINENCE — vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, guitarists Harald Barrett and Alex Arnoldsson, drummer Peter Hanström, and bass player Christian Höijer —have released the video for their new single “Ghost,” a psychedelic and supernatural cinematic experience that flirts with the occult and explores the darkest corners of the mind. Watch it here. “Ghost” follows “Heaven In Hiding,” which … Read more
Rising star and BRIT-award winner Griff has just released the video for her infectious new single “One Night”, and you can listen to it here. An unstoppable new force in pop music, Griff has had quite the impressive year thus far. She made her US TV debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers and in the UK on Later…With … Read more
Japanese genre-blenders CROSSFAITH have today released a brand new single “Slave of Chaos.” Listen here. “This is our message to the powers who try to control us,” says frontman Kenta Koie. “We have been strangled by your ego and we need to take back control! ‘Slave of Chaos’ mixes trap with hardcore punk and rock’s attitude, so it’s different from our last releases. But you’re … Read more
After snapping attention with their 2020 album Loose Threads, Hollow Front are continuing to carry that frenzied momentum into an inspired new era. 2021 finds the group freshly signed to UNFD, returning to the post-COVID touring circuit in full force (supporting the likes of ERRA, We Came As Romans, and Dayseeker) and now, sharing their most forward-thinking single yet – “Treading Water.” … Read more
Pop punk legends New Found Glory have today announced line up changes for the upcoming Pop Punk’s Still Not Dead Tour. Joining them on the road later this month will be ska-punk veterans Less Than Jake, America’s #1 hot new band Hot Mulligan, and soulful singer/songwriter Lolo. The band shares: “Pop Punk’s Still Not Dead Tour has some news! The tour will now … Read more