rock
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 […]
June 28, 2021
LISTEN: Maddy Wood Talks Toxicity In Relationships In New Single “If I Could Move”
Don’t mistake Maddy Wood with any other old rockstar.
Words By: Brianna Vacca Old-soul singer + songwriter Maddy Wood is brimmed with elegance and cherried with grit. Influenced by legendary rock bands Led Zeppelin and […]
June 26, 2021
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
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 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 13, 2021
WATCH: Tyler Posey Is Done With Small Talk in New Single “Happy”
Tyler Posey is the happiest he has ever been
Words By: Brianna Vacca Tyler Posey is a man-of-all-work. Best known for the role of Scott McCall on MTV’s highly-praised series Teen Wolf from 2011-2017, Posey is adept […]
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
NEWS: William Ryan Key Announces Twitch Partnership And New Collaborative Project
Former Yellowcard bandmates team up for new project Jedha
Words By: Brianna Vacca In March 2017, it was disclosed that American rock band Yellowcard would be coming to an end. Notwithstanding, frontman William Ryan Key had no intention […]
June 7, 2021
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 5, 2021
LISTEN: Idles Cover Gang Of Four’s “Damaged Goods”
A balls-to-the-wall tribute to punk royalty
Words By: Garrett Kearns The decidedly non-punk UK band Idles have launched a new single, a cover of the Gang of Four’s classic “Damaged Goods.” Their latest […]