UK alternative rock band The Mysterines have today released their heavily anticipated sophomore album Afraid of Tomorrows via Fiction Records. They also announced their North American tour leading them to Riot Fest this September. Tickets go on sale at 12 pm ET — all tour info here.
Formed in Liverpool, The Mysterines – frontwoman Lia Metcalfe, drummer Paul Crilly, bassist George Favager and guitarist Callum Thompson – have undergone a radical transformation over the past few years. Fresh with new purpose and reinvigorated from songwriting sessions while secluded away in the countryside (in between playing to 60,000-strong crowds while on tour with the Arctic Monkeys), the band is now releasing the best music of their career.
Recorded and produced by Grammy Award winning producer John Congleton (St. Vincent, Angel Olsen) in LA, Afraid of Tomorrows is a deeper and darker foray into The Mysterines’ psyche than its predecessor, and reflects the maturity and growth of the band. “‘Afraid of Tomorrows’ is a mirror where you find you’re nothing more than a formless being, one made from celestial constellations – of traumas, of the old and new, mistakes, addiction, fear and happiness, loneliness, but ultimately a desire for life and the fight to keep living. It’s a collage of what’s been lost and of love unbounded”, says Lia.
The Dangerous Summer have released their new album Gravity via Rude Records. Featuring previously released singles “Pacific Ocean,” “What’s An Hour Really Worth”, and title track “Gravity” alongside nine brand new era-defining tracks, Gravity is sure to please longtime fans of the band and new listeners alike.
Gravity is available to stream now at https://music.ruderecords.com/gravity with physical copies and other merch available to order at https://www.ruderecords.com/pages/gravity
“Gravity is our 7th fun length record, and it is kind of surreal when you get to this stage of your career, there is a moment of reflection,” says vocalist AJ Perdomo. “I say to myself, “I am still here, doing what I love, creating with my entire being day and night”. It has now been 17 years since I first signed to Hopeless Records while in my senior year of high school. I have seen the world. I have also felt the heavy weight of loss, and sometimes have put my unwavering hope into this unforgiving abstract art form.”
Alongside the album, The Dangerous Summer have unveiled a new music video for the track “Where Did All The Time Go?”. With heartfelt lyrics and a raw, emotive melody, the song captures the universal desire to hit pause and savor the fleeting moments. A captivating video montage showcases the band’s journey and live performances throughout the years, pairing perfectly with the heartfelt track that encourages listeners to cherish the present while grappling with the inevitable passage of time.
Singer-songwriter Sydney Sherrill has released her new single “Not Now But Someday.” An ode to acknowledging missed chances, “Not Now But Someday” speaks to leaving it up to fate on whether two people will find each other in the end as Sydney’s vocals soar over driving guitar riffs.
On the release, Sydney shares, “‘Not Now But Someday’ is really a right person, wrong time song. I don’t know if I always believe in that, but I think we have all had that moment of thinking ‘maybe this will work out someday’ and for some people it does! And other times we realize we should probably just move on. Nevertheless, it’s fun to hope for the best and we all need that sometimes.”
The wait is over for Forget Me Nots, the brand new EP from hardcore group Sunday Morning. Featuring recent singles “Weight” and “Broken Glass”, Forget Me Nots serves as the band’s debut release with Open Your Ears Records. Fans can stream the EP in full for the first time now at https://ffm.to/forgetmenots.
“Forget Me Nots is an emotionally-charged, six song powerhouse,” the band shares. “Bridging the gap between hardcore and alternative influences, it shows range and technicality from start to finish.”
Sunday Morning will be hitting the road next month for an east coast run of tour dates, including shows with Millington and Goalkeeper. For a full list of shows please see below or visit https://linktr.ee/sundaymorningct.
breakout artist and multi-hyphenate creative Aliyah’s Interlude releases her latest track, “Love Me,” out now. Produced by SADPONY (Drake / Nicki Minaj), “Love Me” sees Aliyah showcasing her range and flexing her vocal skills, singing over a hypnotic house beat. With her anticipated debut EP coming later this year, “Love Me” continues to see Aliyah evolving her sound.
“‘Love Me’ is a track all about self-acceptance and self-love despite not receiving an outpour of love from your own community or the people around you,” says Aliyah. “As someone who has gone through so much hate either online or in my day-to-day life, I felt compelled to make a song about my experience. I want people to know they are perfect the way they are and loving yourself is necessary always.”
The Story So Far have released their fifth studio album I Want To Disappear via Pure Noise Records. Produced by Jon Markson (Drug Church, KOYO), the album features previously-released singles “Big Blind”, “Letterman”, and “All This Time” alongside seven brand new The Story So Far tracks. I Want To Disappear comes nearly six years after the band’s previous album Proper Dose, which debuted at #19 on the Billboard 200 chart.
I Want To Disappear is available to stream and purchase now at https://lnk.to/TheStorySoFar
In a candid interview with Rolling Stone, vocalist Parker Cannon opened up about the death of his father and how that experience impacted his writing process, “He was music to me. When he left, it was really difficult for me to push forward and do it again. […] The big thing was learning how to channel grief in terms of writing about it – there were so many first drafts of these songs that will never see the light of day.”
French pop punk band Two Trains Left have released their new single and music video for “Sail Away” (feat Chunk! No Captain Chunk!). The song was produced by easycore icons Chunk! No Captain Chunk!’s frontman Bertrand Poncet, making a symbolic moment for the band as they’ve been a long time supporter and influence of Two Trains Left.
rock icons The Used have released their new deluxe b-side album MEDZ via Big Noise. The new EP offers seven new, never-before-heard singles from The Used from the Toxic Positivity writing sessions with John Feldmann in 2022 and 2023. The new tracks, including focus track “Terrified”, take the sound that has been synonymous with The Used throughout their storied career and elevate it with the same edge found in recently released singles “MEDZ”, “People Are Vomit”, and “Fuck You”.
Kristin Carter – “Euphoria” Music Video:
The music video was directed by award-winning Canadian filmmaker Eva Tavares.
“Euphoria” is the highest-streaming single from Kristin’s debut album, “Full Bloom”, which arrived in April.
The song was written about the excitement of a new romantic connection, but the video builds on the song’s spirit of confidence to examine the inner conflict between one’s authentic self and the ideal self they aspire to become. Kristin inhabits the authentic self and the ideal self in the video.
To go along with over 3 million streams and views across digital streaming platforms and YouTube from her release catalogue, Kristin’s recent path to “Full Bloom” has included multiple placements on CBC Radio One in Canada, consistent Amazon Music Canada editorial playlist support.
Amassing over 550 million streams, Shaboozey’s original “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is already a fixture on the Billboard Hot 100 – sitting within the top 5 for its seventh consecutive week – and a contender for 2024’s song of the summer. Highlighting his boundary-pushing production approach, Alesso’s stunning rework celebrates cross-genre innovation at its finest, adding a fresh layer that promises to appeal to a diverse global audience.
The release arrives at a time where Alesso’s influence across the music industry is more pronounced than ever, demonstrated by a history of groundbreaking collaborations that highlight his unique ability to adapt and thrive in diverse musical landscapes. Recently, his 2017 hit “Let Me Go” with country star Florida Georgia Line and pop sensation Hailee Steinfeld celebrated the milestone achievement of reaching over one billion streams on Spotify, understoring his successful foray into the country genre.
The song is “a conversation between me and my ancestors – particularly with Isaac Strayhorn, my great grandfather; an outspoken Black man, who was lynched in rural Eastern North Carolina in the 1940s,” says singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Regina Strayhorn. “He was known as the town poet. I like to think that Isaac occasionally whispers lines he didn’t get to write in his own time into my ear.”“You Are Not A Ghost” drops on June 25th , just before the band performs at Brooklyn Made, opening for John Gallagher Jr.’s album release show, on June 27th.
The NYC-based trio of Strayhorn, singer/songwriter/cellist Sydney Torin Shepherd, and singer/songwriter/guitarist Adrian Blake Enscoe are currently working on a plethora of projects. Enscoe co-stars with Gallagher in Swept Away, the musical based on The Avett Brothers‘ album Mignonette. Just last month, Enscoe, Gallagher, and the rest of the cast performed on stage with the Avett Brothers at Forest Hills Stadium, announcing that Swept Away will be debuting on Broadway this fall.
The Bandits are currently workshopping a new musical version of What’s Eating Gilbert Grape in which they are not only co-writing the music and lyrics for the show, but also acting and performing the music. Also this summer, they’ll be instructors at Colorado’s Song School and head even further west to Alaska, for research on a new original musical set during the Yukon Gold Rush. As if that theatrical work won’t keep them busy enough, Bandtis on the Run will also be touring throughout the summer, including appearances at Wisconsin’s Mile of Music and the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival. ALL DATES HERE
Susan O’Neill releases another new single in the lead-up to her upcoming solo album ‘Now in a Minute.’
‘Now in a Minute’ is due for release late in September and is available for pre-order now (https://susanoneill.ie). Recorded over the past 18 months between Clare and Cork, with Wexford brothers Cillian and Lorcan Byrne and Killian Browne and Christian Best also on producing duties.
The album follows on from Susan’s 2021 collaboration album with Mick Flannery ‘In The Game’ which was nominated for the Choice Music Prize and the RTE 1 ‘Best Folk Album of the year’. It was the biggest independent selling Irish album that year. As well as collaborating on many songs with all of the musicians on this new album, ‘Now in a Minute’ also see’s Susan reunite with Mick Flannery on a selection of co-writes for this record.
On the album, Susan said: “I’ve been tipping away at this thing behind the scenes. Now, it is an album and it’s finished. I’m very much looking forward to sharing it with you. I had a great pleasure sharing the process with these wonderful humans who helped me manifest these recordings. Thank you to everyone who listens, comments, and supports. It means more than you know”
‘Sign of the Times’ has a mellow indie pulse that calls you back to a nineties hum, with powerful poetic lyrics soaring along the top, taking us out of time and into the everyday confrontation of how the world spins around us. This feeling is exemplified in the accompanying music video shot by Susan while visiting New York City. The video, edited by Christopher Luke, glimpses the bright lights and at times over-powering messaging constantly in sight throughout the city that never sleeps.
On the song, Susan said:
“It sometimes feels that the world of media and marketing is too abrasive, it can be loud, confronting, false and unforgiving. It doesn’t ring true to me, yet somehow, it works on me. I’m the fool that digests the need for material things. I’m the person feeling inadequate against the distorted image of perfection that is portrayed to us as everyday reality. So clever are the slogans, colours & images combined to entice us into spending money we often don’t have on things we don’t need.
This song, ‘Sign of the times’ is about that. I suppose I sing about ‘all the people’ because we are all targeted. It is in reality about my own awareness of how far I will or will not let this marketing beast play a role in my life.”
Rock band FELICITY is thrilled to share their new single “Nights In Your Bed”. Out now via Zodhiac Records, this song is what you would get if The Notebook, Twilight, Fall Out Boy, and Dave Grohl all collaborated to write a new song. Stream it now, here: https://listentofelicity.com/nightsinyourbed
“Nights In Your Bed” is about confronting the inevitable truth that some connections in life, whether it’s a friendship or romance, are better left as memories. We wanted to address the turmoil of realization and bitter endings, the cyclical nature of heartbreak, and the transient nature of fleeting passions. No one ever wants to feel like their time is being wasted, and we believe this narrative captures the urgency of acknowledging these uncomfortable realities and the struggle to escape the inevitable.
“‘Nights in Your Bed’ is an extremely personal song for us and the writing process was a very therapeutic experience,” the band shares. “Several of us suffered our own heartbreak this past year. As we crafted the song, we delved into the depths of our own tumultuous breakups, transforming pain into poetry and heartache into harmony. Although all good things must come to an end, we are so thankful to have this song forever.”
Renowned 22-year-old musician and songwriter Jamie Duffy is set to captivate audiences once again with his latest track, a mesmerizing piece that feels like falling into a dream. Drawing inspiration from the cyclical swimming patterns of basking sharks, Jamie transforms this imagery into a profound metaphor for life and relationships.
Jamie explains, “In this piece, I was inspired by basking sharks swimming in circles. This behavior mirrors my own experiences and relationships, often feeling cyclical. The torus-shaped circles these majestic creatures form while mating symbolize the beautiful and wild aspects of life.“
Jamie’s musical journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Known for his unique blend of traditional, popular, and classical influences, he has captured the hearts of millions. His collaboration, “Solas (with Sarah Cothran),” showcases his ability to merge talents seamlessly, producing a rendition that holds deep personal significance.
Jamie’s debut track, “Solas,” broke records in 2022, becoming the most streamed debut song by an Irish artist since Hozier’s “Take Me To Church,” with over 67 million streams on Spotify.
With over 1.2 million monthly listeners, Jamie Duffy is solidifying his place in the music scene. His collaborations with artists such as Patrick Dexter and Kingfishr highlight his versatility and innovation. From uplifting instrumentals to emotionally charged vocal tracks, Jamie’s music resonates across genres and themes.
As he embarks on this new chapter, Jamie looks forward to sharing his music with global audiences. Upcoming performances promise to connect him with fans and further his journey as a musician.
Ty Sunderland and Jake Resnicow will return to Brooklyn, NY this Saturday, June 29, for the third annual Planet Pride Festival. Taking place at the Brooklyn Mirage, the festival is set to be one of the biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations of the year again, featuring performances from prominent names in music and entertainment across six parties and three stages.
Building on the resounding success of the festival’s first two years, which saw headline sets from Galantis and Icona Pop, as well as surprise performances by Adam Lambert, Jess Glynn, Kim Petras and VINCINT, this year promises to once again be a highlight of Pride Month with even more surprises planned, including a very special surprise pop star appearance.
Tickets for the festival are on sale now and can be purchased on the Planet Pride Festival website. For more information on the festival and the full lineup of performers, visit planetpride.com.
PRONOUN has announced an upcoming, new EP called ‘and it’s been raining ever since’ due out August 30 and has released a new single and summer cookout inspired music video for the single “i like lizzy (but she doesn’t like me)” out now. ‘and it’s been raining ever since’ is PRONOUN’s first new body of work since 2021’s ‘OMG I MADE IT’ EP and can be pre-saved at this link.
“‘and it’s been raining ever since’ is an in real time ode to the process of getting over something that never even happened,” says PRONOUN the moniker of songwriter Alyse Vellturo, “It’s about letting go in every way you can imagine to refind yourself for the fifteenth time.”
“i like lizzy (but she doesn’t like me)” is about catching the feels for someone after they lost them for you; about being too late to your own party, and the frustration that comes along with all of that.” she explains on the song out today.
“i like lizzy (but she doesn’t like me)” can be heard now at this link. The hot dog grilling backyard BBQ music video, written, directed and edited by PRONOUN herself, can be seen here.
Founded by Elena Bonvicini, EB Denim is the realization of a lifelong love of fashion and personal expression. Elena’s journey began during visits to Wisconsin, where she discovered the art of thrifting and breathed new life into vintage pieces alongside her grandmother. These early experiences cultivated her keen eye for style and ignited a passion for upcycling.
The turning point arrived when Elena fashioned a pair of cut-off shorts for herself, provoking an enthusiastic response from her friends. This moment sparked the realization that her hobby had the potential to evolve into a bona fide business. She quickly began selling her distinctive upcycled jeans to classmates, rapidly attracting the attention of students from neighboring schools. Recognizing the opportunity for expansion, Elena ventured into the online realm, strategically leveraging social media to broaden her brand’s reach. All the while, she remained steadfast in her commitment to producing every garment exclusively in the bustling hub of Los Angeles.
EB Denim has since transformed into a global brand celebrated for its daring yet sustainable designs. With influential figures in the fashion industry rallying behind her, Elena’s vision has graced the wardrobes of prominent fashion icons, including Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Taylor Swift. The brand has also become a staple in leading retail outlets, offering a diverse collection of ready-to-wear denim pieces.
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For the Love of Hiphop is a delightful medley celebrating the culture of Hiphop, the beat maker, and the DJ.
Montao cleverly interweaves a fine selection of beats he has created, mixed in with samples, and scratches. This is just plain good fun, dropping perfectly in June for those summer BBQs and outdoor parties!
It’s a homage, and a celebration…
All lovingly created in his home town of Liverpool. This new offering drops in the lead up to his debut album ‘Echoes of the Cosmos’.
Finding her place in the spaces in-between, Ella Thompson and her band weave cinematic textures and arrangements around her luminous voice and lyrics, creating a mesmerizing, timeless synthesis of influences from the 60’s and 70’s.
Inspired by icons such as The Shangri-las, Renee Geyer and contemporary soul artists like Thee Sacred Souls and Baby Rose, Ella’s songwriting draws on poetry, philosophy, and personal experience to inform her lyrics.
Ella writes and makes music on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation and pays respect to their culture and ancestors past and present.
A soul-baring ode to being present in the moment, the brand new single “California Sober” out today from Sydney alternative trio Yours Truly is an empowered and engaging step closer to the group’s upcoming sophomore album, with TOXIC set for release on August 16 via UNFD.
Raw yet polished and loaded with forward-thinking pop punk hooks, “California Sober” finds Yours Truly’s Mikaila Delgado taking another star turn with power-laced confessional lyricism amplified alongside sharp drumwork and emphatic guitars.
“‘California Sober’ was written during the same period as ‘Sour’,” the band shares. “We’d started working on Sour – we were getting nowhere with it. We had a bit of a breakdown; we were crying and talking about things.”
“We were mucking around, playing guitar, and Mikaila started singing about when you come over and your friends are stoned; just sitting there, not wanting to do much. It’s all good and fun, but you can’t enjoy other people’s company and think “I’m not good enough to hang out with”.“
“California Sober is the essence of trying to be present with your friends and loved ones. You don’t have to just put on this facade, this mask, and hide yourself away.”
Alternative rock duo Loveless is thrilled to announce their new album Loveless II, set to be released on September 13th via Rise Records. Additionally, the band has shared their single and music video “Heart-Shaped Soul”. Watch “Heart-Shaped Soul” now here: https://youtu.be/P_2m8J5CFlM.
“We put everything into this record, and I am so grateful it’s finally coming out,” shares Julian Comeau. “Loveless has always been a deeply personal project, but we got to work with some amazing collaborators this time to really bring out our best both instrumentally and lyrically. We assembled the dream team and it’s been an absolute joy to hear Loveless in a way that’s never been heard before, and I can’t wait to share it with everyone.”
About the new single, he adds: “‘Heart-Shaped Soul’ was the first track we did with our friends Zach Jones, KJ Strock, and KANNER. It came together so naturally, we knew there was lightning in a bottle immediately. We are so immensely proud of this one, it’s got all of my favorite aspects of a Loveless song tied in a neat little bow. I’ve never really sang like this on an original song, and I still get excited every time I hear it and think about the magic we felt in the studio.”
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