new music

July 15, 2021
Katastro sucker

INTERVIEW: Katastro Talks Honesty In Songwriting Depicted In Upcoming Album ‘SUCKER’

Words By: Brianna Vacca Phoenix-based quartet Katastro extends their musical run with their sixth studio album Sucker via Silverback Music’s Controlled Substance Sound Labs on Friday, July 16th. Composed […]
July 14, 2021
set it off happy all the time

WATCH: Set It Off Debuts Emotional Acoustic Version of “Happy All the Time”

The pop-punk trio joins forces with a children’s choir for a gorgeous new track

by Jack Humphrey For over a decade now, Florida’s Set It Off has been one of pop-punk’s loudest voices. Having built an expansive career with five LPs, […]
July 13, 2021
Annie Elise We Can Pretend

LISTEN: Annie Elise Makes Dreams A Reality In New Single “We Can Pretend”

Words By: Brianna Vacca Twenty-year-old electronic beauteous Annie Elise is another annexation to terminating the gender disparity living between female and male producers. The songwriter has acted […]
July 9, 2021
Tom Rosenthal I Went To Bed And I Loved You

WATCH: Tom Rosenthal Finds Solace After Father’s Passing In New Music Video “I Went To Bed and I Loved You”

Fans rally together to celebrate those that we lost.

Words By: Brianna Vacca Tom Rosenthal has a way of amalgamating an ever-growing audience that stretches over generations. His latest single, “I Went To Bed and […]
July 9, 2021

ALBUM REVIEW: The Happy Fits’ ‘WHAT COULD BE BETTER’ is an All-Round Rockin’ Good Time

The trio combines retro influences and an exuberant positive spirit on their delightful second LP

by Jack Humphrey Much is made every summer amongst critics and pundits over which artist or artists dominated the pop music scene with the “song of […]
July 2, 2021
beren olivia interview

INTERVIEW: Beren Olivia Talks New Single “Hurt Again,” Summer Jams, & Dream Collaborations

The alt-pop singer-songwriter shares on her new music, her favorite artists growing up, and her path to muscianship

by Jack Humphrey Fresh on the indie-pop scene, singer-songwriter Beren Olivia has a lot to say. With a remarkably distinct voice and a clever perspective on […]
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 […]