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llinois-based rock duo Ashland (former Rise Records) have released the official music video for their single “Choose to Live,” which can be streamed now on YouTube. The track details vocalist Asia Marie’s struggles with mental health and finding a way out of that darkness, and is featured on the band’s recent EP I. “As a suicide survivor, I wanted ‘Choose … Read more
Nashville pop songstress Julia Kahn captivates listeners with her authenticity and soul-moving voice, blending indie-electronic production underneath a deep chillwave, RnB, soulful vibe. She carries a vibrant artistic vision that is connective and magnetic through her soulful lyrics and storytelling. Her emotive and bright rhythms heard in her newest single “Breathe” are laced with heart-felt … Read more
Orlando-based rock band FELICITY is thrilled to announce their debut full-length album Dear Universe, set to be released on July 16th via Adventure Cat Records. Additionally, the band has today shared their new single and music video “You Got This.” Pre-save Dear Universe, which also features recent singles “Pendulum” and “Hit And Run,” here: https://ps.onerpm.com/dearuniverse. For more information on Felicity, please visit: www.wearefelicity.com. “For our … Read more
Talking Violet has spent the last 3 years perfecting their ability to create music that transports the listener to a sonic dreamland. The Ontario quartet melds the best elements of shoegaze, grunge, alternative rock and dream-pop into a sound that is equal parts an homage to the greats of each genre and an original statement that … Read more
Dashboard Confessional today announced a U.S. unplugged tour this fall, their first since cancelling the remainder of last year’s sold-out, DC20 20th anniversary celebration tour around the release of their first-ever career-spanning compilation, The Best Ones Of The Best Ones. Beginning September 8th in New Orleans, LA, and ending November 5th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN—a makeup show of … Read more
Solar Eyes is the psychedelic, cosmic musical project of Glenn Smyth, aided by like-minded collaborators Seb Maynard Francis and Tom Ford. The group originally formed in April 2020 as a way of escaping the harsh realities the trio found themselves in, Glenn Smyth as an NHS worker, Tom Ford – a paramedic’s husband and Seb Maynard Francis shielding for throughout the … Read more
Following the visually and emotionally arresting first single and video “Flashpoint” (their first since 2019’s “Hold Your Breath”), seminal British electronic band HYBRID returns with second single and video “NAILS.” A sequel to the sci-fi narrative established with the previous release, “Nails” continues the visual and mind-blowing extravaganza that perfectly matches the music’s compelling and propulsive adrenaline rush. … Read more
GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum artist Lukas Graham returns with a new single entitled “Happy For You” out today on Warner Records. After breaking out in 2016 with the global smash “7 Years,” Lukas has continued to impact audiences around the world, earning more than 6.2 Billion streams across his catalogue. “Happy For You” marks his first release of 2021 and officially kicks off the next … Read more
Global superstar Tones And I has released her new single “Won’t Sleep,” which previews her widely anticipated full-length debut expected to arrive this year [single artwork below]. “Won’t Sleep” is available now on all streaming platforms and accompanied by a Tones And I, Nick Kozakis and Liam Kelly directed official music video, which is streaming on Tones And I’s … Read more
Alt-pop act The Ghost Club, have released a new animated video for their single “All I Know”. The brainchild of singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Domenic Dunegan, The Ghost Club delivers anthems that are as infectious as they are intriguing—just the kind of enigma alternative music needs. “All I Know,” produced by Eric Palmquist [Bad Suns, Thrice, MUTEMATH], glides … Read more
SWITCHFOOT shared the official music video today for their newly released track, “i need you (to be wrong)”. The band premiered the mysterious clip, directed by Erik Frost, this morning via their own YouTube channel following a livestream Q+A with fans. “i need you (to be wrong)” was produced by Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, Andrew Bird) and is … Read more
The Devil Wears Prada — Mike Hranica [vocals], Jeremy DePoyster [vocals, guitar], Mason Nagy [bass], Kyle Sipress [guitar], Jonathan Gering [keys, synthesizers], and Giuseppe Capolupo [drums] — will release the much-anticipated ZII EP on May 21 via Solid State Records. It’s a discordant, dissonant exercise in excellence. Pre-order the ZII EP here. The band has just shared the new track “Nightfall.” Listen here. “Sonically, I think ‘Nightfall’ is … Read more
New Orleans band CANE HILL have announced their forthcoming EP, titled Krewe D’Amour. The band has shared the captivatingly creepy artwork, pictured above. Additionally, Cane Hill have released the new song “Blood & Honey.” Watch the video, which initially debuted last month on Dreamhack’s Dreamies Awards Show via Twitch, here. “Blood & Honey” boasts a buzzsaw riff and haunting vocal melodies — ultimately showcasing another side … Read more
Multi-platinum pop/hip-hop maverick Bryce Vine unveils his new two-song bundle, Mixed Feelings today on Sire Records. On the pair of summer-ready tracks – “Blame It On Me” and “The Game” (feat. rising rapper Thutmose) – the Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist taps into idyllic escapism under the sun before cruising through the embers of a city on fire, illuminating the full spectrum of … Read more
You know that prickling feeling that creeps down the back of your spine after a particularly miserable day? Perhaps you’ve come to realize something that unsettled you, or disturbed your usual train of thought. Perhaps you looked in the mirror that day and saw only cold indifference staring at you – or maybe it was … Read more
Fans of ‘The Shining’ have for the longest time imagined exploring the halls of the infamous Overlook Hotel – and thanks to GameDevOverdose, this is now a possibility! Continuing our collaboration with Bad Ghosts, we here at AltWire are delighted to welcome GameDevOverdose and composer Befly discuss their work on the newest fan/indie adaptation of ‘The Shining’ – … Read more
If you’ve ever wanted to step into the shoes of an office-based Grim Reaper, Placeholder Gameworks has a game for you! Combining influences from such titles as ‘Papers, Please’, ‘Reigns’, ‘Beholder’, ‘Animal Inspector’ and more, ‘Death and Taxes’ offers players the chance to complete paperwork reaping’s in the hopes of earning what would possibly amount … Read more
Following the release of the highly acclaimed Post Traumatic, Mike Shinoda swiftly returns with the more light-hearted release, Dropped Frames, Vol 1 – an album created over the course of lockdown with the fans, for the fans. Heavily inspired by fan suggestions throughout an ongoing series of Twitch streams, Dropped Frames, Vol 1 sees the veteran musician completely at ease with experimentation, with each … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland-based Alt Rock band Taller Tales has released its latest single, Serendipity. Serendipity is a great track to listen to when you’re reflecting on life and moments that result in what the title implies. From their press release: “It’s a song that’s been burning a hole through me for longer than I knew it … Read more
New Found Glory has released a fun, lighthearted music video for “Stay Awhile” today. The latest single from their recently released tenth studio album Forever + Ever x Infinity encapsulates the effervescent energy of the pop-punkers and the accompanying video is sure to leave a smile on fans’ faces from the moment they hit play. … Read more