Image Credit: Joshua Lizak Following the release of their singles “Believe” and “Chemical”, alternative pop band Goldview are exploring the intricacies of relationships in their latest EP release, Chapters of an Open Heart. The three track project bends the lines between pop and punk — diving into the emotions that develop throughout the course of a relationship. The band hopes that these transparent accounts of love and its struggles reach fans on a personal level.  The band’s latest EP features contributions from producers Ace Enders from The Early November, Nik Bruzzese from Man Overb ..read more

Image Credit: The Dwyers Nashville artist Sam Tinnesz has some more tricks up his sleeves this year with his new album, There Goes The Neighborhood, out now via ONErpm. Defining his sound with a blend of influences, There Goes The Neighborhood brings something new to the table. The sound is a mix of late 90’s and early 2000’s Weezer-meets-Nirvana style rock with a pop and hip-hop flair, cementing the album in a position that is completely unique to Tinnesz’s previous works. It is a shocking new direction that will leave you wanting more, as Tinnesz branches out and collaborates with multiple ..read more

Independent alt-pop artist L E A releases her “Happy Never Ending” EP. The collection of tracks is jam-packed with brilliantly memorable pop hits overlaid with an in-your-face pop-punk attitude, which perfectly marries two of the most beloved genres of 2023. The tracklist ends on a high note with featured guest vocals from one of the scene’s most beloved frontmen, Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens on the EP’s title track. The release showcases L E A’s sassy and sincere storytelling chops as we follow her through the trials and tribulations of being a young independent artist navigating love ..read more

2/22/2023: Written by Samson Winsor. It’s the very engine of an East-Gone-West-Coast folk punk energy; Ryan Cassata’s debut single as Kill Rock Stars newly signed artist pens a jetstream narrative straight from the heart of a Californian escape route. Electric guitars carry a confident, complementary, and in-pocket, witty rhythm. The tune traverses a full circle of wondering what could happen if a New York lens of living could see a new day on the other coast. Mastered by the incredible Amy Dragon of Telegraph Mastering with drums courtesy of Kyle Dombroski, this single comes with a pounding ..read more

 I Call Fives are diving head first into 2023 with the premiere of their newest single “Honest & Only”. Produced by The Wonder Years’ guitarist Casey Cavaliere, I Call Fives’ latest release packs classic pop-punk ethos with punching guitar melodies and pulsing drumwork.   “Honest & Only” is a hopeful single about keeping a positive outlook in the light of uncertainty, and marks as a first-hand glimpse into the band’s forthcoming EP, Not For Everyone, slated for release on March 3, 2023.    In a joint statement from the band in dissecting the track’s core message:&nb ..read more

Long Island’s very own WAIVER. have officially released “Right Here” across streaming platforms today. With heavy guitar riffs and fast-paced drumwork that will surely fill listeners with 2000s alternative nostalgia, WAIVER.’s latest release carries pop-punk ethos with east coast grit.  A song about being present in the moment, “Right Here” comes ahead of the band’s second studio EP, Eyes Wide Open, out on all DSPs March 24 of this year.    “‘Right Here’ is a song about being alive in the present moment, being content with being exactly where you are, right here, right now. ‘Ri ..read more

Image Credit: Geffen Shichor Southern California’s very own alternative-emo project, Glow & the Dark is kicking off their latest EP cycle with a new single. Titled “The W,” featuring Lady Captain, submerges listeners to the acoustic beat of nostalgia, surely evoking sour memories of a past love. AJ Peacox, vocalist, songwriter, and the main brain behind Glow & the Dark, states that “The W” is essentially a composition about once pleasant memories taking on a bitter reminiscence. “This was the first song I wrote for the EP. I had a journal full of lyrics when I came back from a long to ..read more

Image Credit: Alex Bemis The Higher is Celebrating with a Fall Tour!  Date and Ticket Info HERE  Known for blending and blurring the genre-lines of pop-punk, R&B, and dance-pop, The Higher’s long awaited bona fide EP Elvis In Wonderland is available to stream globally via Secret Friends Music Group. Considered an ode to the band’s hometown roots of Las Vegas, Nevada  —  Elvis In Wonderland picks up where the band left off since their 2009 Epitaph Records studio release It’s Only Natural.  Produced by Mike Pepe (Taking Back Sunday, As It Is, Bayside, Anthony Green ..read more

Gainesville folk-punk quartet Mike & The Nerve are  releasing their new single and music video for “Christmas In October.”  With simple, sweeping piano melodies interlaced with lead vocalist Mike Llerena’s crisp, endearing choruses, this track shows utter appreciation for the community music builds. As Floridians, this emo-tinged band is devoted to the sights and sounds of their local punk celebration The Fest. In fact, so much so that they wanted to send a special message to the well-loved underground festival. The event holds such a special place in the band’s heart that it f ..read more

The perfect Halloween themed song addition to all your playlists this holiday season! Seán Barna, the most recent addition to the iconic Kill Rock Stars label, is a defining voice in the art of queer storytelling. From his first release, Cutter Street, an EP of notable introspection and intensity, through his newest single, “Everyone’s a Queen on Halloween,” Barna has developed an exacting, penetrative lyrical style and vocal delivery that meticulously dissects the darker corners of the queer experience. In 2021, his 22-date national tour as the lead-in band for Counting Crows demonstrated, th ..read more