Jack Humphrey

June 26, 2021
arrested youth, nonfiction

ALBUM REVIEW: Arrested Youth Digs Deeper on ‘Nonfiction’

The young pop-rocker delivers an opus for the 21st century

Words by: Jack Humphrey Relatable, inventive, and timely, Ian Johnson, better known as Arrested Youth’s second studio album Nonfiction truly seizes the moment, blending his adrenaline-fueled pop-punk roots and confessional […]
June 23, 2021
real friends, storyteller

LISTEN: Real Friends Debuts Two New Songs “Nervous Wreck” and “Storyteller”

The band welcomes new lead singer Cody Muraro on an explosive double header

by Jack Humphrey Illonois-based pop-punk quintet Real Friends has already had a huge 2021. After signing to Pure Noise Records, announcing a brand new tour alongside label-mates State […]
June 22, 2021
state champs, tour

State Champs Headlining Pure Noise Tour this Fall

The pop-punk quartet is hitting the stage in a city near you

by Jack Humphrey With the world finally opening back up and our favorite bands getting back on the road, pop-punk dynamos State Champs have just announced their […]
June 18, 2021
kate havnevik lightship

LISTEN: Kate Havnevik Releases Another Glimpse At Forthcoming Album With “Into Dark”

The electro-pop artist is back in full force with an ethereal new jam

Words by Jack Humphrey Norway’s Kate Havnevik may have been on the electro-pop scene for a while now, but with every vibrant release, she proves herself […]
June 17, 2021

Didi + Ping Drops Mesmerizing New House Jam “Pharaoh”

The Asian-Canadian producer has a fresh new dance tune with an eclectic origin

Words By: Jack Humphrey Up and coming electronic artist Didi + Ping channels classic lo-fi house sounds reminiscent of pioneering European dance acts like Deadmau5 and […]
June 15, 2021

LISTEN: The Spins Long For Simpler Times on “Acid Rain”

Words by: Jack Humphrey As anticipation mounts for The Spins’ debut album Not If, But When, the independently-minded indie rock group has a bold new taste […]
June 13, 2021

LISTEN: Destroy Boys Continue In Style With “Drink”

The intoxicating new single will definitely find its way onto a few summer playlists

Words By: Jack Humphrey  Fresh off the of the smash head-banger “Muzzle,” their first-ever single on the pop-punk staple Hopeless Records, the youthful punk trio Destroy Boys are rattling […]
June 7, 2021
totally slow, casual drag

ALBUM REVIEW: Totally Slow’s ‘CASUAL DRAG’ is Wild, Raucous, and Unabashedly Punk

The hardcore/punk quartet’s third LP is a truly rambunctious ride

Words By: Jack Humphrey On their latest effort Casual Drag, Greensboro punk outfit Totally Slow draws the line in the sand and lets you know from the first […]
June 7, 2021
the wldlfe, repaint my mind

INTERVIEW: The WLDLFE Stops By to Talk Brand New EP ‘REPAINT MY MIND’

The young alt rock powerhouses dish on their boldest album to date

Words by: Jack Humphrey Following The WLDLFE’s career truly is like watching a friend grow up. Having only been a band for five years, The WLDLFE […]