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Traffic Co-Founder and ‘We Just Disagree’ Singer Dave Mason Dies
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NEVERTEL Return With New Track ‘Otherside’
Fresh off a Top 3 hit at Active Rock radio and constant touring around their debut album, Start Again, Nevertel returns supercharged, having premiered their new single OTHERSIDE via SiriusXM Octane last week. Written and produced by the Tampa, FL band with Jeremy Michael (vocals) and Raul Lopez (vocals/producer) at the helm, they channel the […] -
BASEMENT Release ‘Head Alight’ From Upcoming Album
On Friday, May 8, British alternative rock mainstays Basement will return with WIRED, marking their first new album in over eight years and a reunion with their original label, Run For Cover Records. Boldly defying genre limitations, the record marks a new chapter for the band and is their most authentic and fully realised work […] -
DS Gallery: Joyce Manor to begin second leg of North American tour with Militarie Gun, Teen Mortgage + more! (Chicago, The Salt Shed, 3/28/26)
Hot off their Coachella performance, California pop punk band Joyce Manor is about to pick up the second half of their North American tour to support their newest album, I Used to Go to This Bar, released on January 30th via Epitaph this year. Joining them is a stacked lineup featuring Militarie Gun, Teen Mortgage and Combat…check out the Chicago show from the first leg of their tour!
Kicking off the night is Combat, an emo, indie rock band from Baltimore. This is a band you will want to watch out for!
You know I’ll never stop gushing about Teen Mortgage. For myself personally, it was the largest stage and crowd I’ve seen them have (though they have definitely played larger), and I was pretty stoked about it. My fellow Chicago fans really showed up for this one!
Teen Mortgage released their newest single “Burn” last month, and it’s possibly their sickest song yet. Beautifully gritty and raw, it has earned its place as a bop you’d put on repeat and never grow tired of it.
High-energy Militarie Gun delivered a chaotically fun performance that really gets you moving. They have quickly obtained notoriety and praise for their intense shows and genre-blending songs.
Joyce Manor’s music truly feels nostalgic. Their most recent album, I Used to Go to This Bar, is the band’s seventh studio album and was produced by Bad Religion’s Brett Gurewitz.
Fans were nonstop crowd surfing and singing along to “All My Friends Are So Depressed” and “Well, Whatever It Was”.
Joyce Manor still has plenty of tour dates left, don’t miss out!
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Black Label Society, Zakk Sabbath & Dark Chapel Announce Summer/Fall ‘American Crusade’ Tour
This next crusade will begin in August.
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Map of the Woulds GTFO Review
Map of the Woulds GTFO Review
An elegant guitar riff opens “GTFO,” sparking an energetic rush of rock. The initial burst prompts an instinctive impulse to raise your hands and revel in the euphoria of the moment. However, the song takes an unexpected turn as it transitions into a smooth segment that embodies jazz and funk elements. This shift surprises the listener, showcasing the band’s imaginative approach to songwriting.
The verses carry a cheeky tone, revealing the band’s visionary irony. When listening to the song, one cannot help but draw comparisons to bands like PUSA and Weezer. The unique blend of influences is refreshing and unique. The chorus returns to the initial riff, anchoring listeners back to the energetic beginning, while maintaining that fluid atmosphere steeped in jazz and funk.
“GTFO” is a piece of avant-garde music that highlights the band’s compositional skills and musicianship. The interlude features a guitar solo that strikes a chord, offering vibes reminiscent of the 1970s intertwined with subtle jazz nuances. This eclectic mix showcases the band’s distinctive vision, allowing them to explore a new territory in their music.
The ensemble is made up of Woody Frank on guitar and vocals, Andrew Woods on bass and vocals, and Adrian Woods on drums and vocals. Each member contributes significantly to the song’s layered texture and dynamic presence. The culmination of their talents leads to a thrilling conclusion; a striking finish that invites listeners to replay the track, eager to relive the experience.
GTFO – Sound and Atmosphere
The invigorating nature of “GTFO” is a testament to the band’s unique identity. By incorporating diverse styles, they not only hold the listener’s attention but also encourage a deeper appreciation for the art of music creation. The various shifts in tone and tempo keep the audience engaged, inviting them to invest emotionally in the listening experience.
As the piece concludes, you feel an irresistible urge to press play once again. The song’s rich compositions reflect the band’s significant growth and understanding of different musical genres. This complexity is a hallmark of their artistry, allowing them to experiment while still offering melodies that resonate on multiple levels.
GTFO – Performance and Production
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music, “GTFO” stands out as a shining example of how innovation can spring from a merger of genres. The subtle yet impactful transitions challenge a listener’s expectations, turning a simple rock anthem into a multifaceted exploration of sound. This strategy not only elevates the song but also establishes Map of the Woulds as a force worthy of attention in today’s music scene.
“GTFO” not only showcases Map of the Woulds’ innovative spirit but also positions them as an exciting new presence within the rock and alternative scene. Their ability to blend genres with such flair is commendable, and it sets the stage for future musical adventures that undoubtedly await.
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Office Dog Announce New Album Prime Corner: Hear “Gold Things”
In March, Office Dog released “Front Row Seat,” and we liked the song a lot. Now the Auckland indie rockers are announcing their sophomore effort, Prime Corner, arriving in June. Today we get to hear the infectious second single “Gold Things.” “This song is about getting what you’ve wanted, or reaching a place you’ve seen off…
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100 Demons return with first new album in two decades, ‘Embrace the Black Light’
After a twenty-year wait, Connecticut hardcore legends 100 Demons have officially announced their third studio album, Embrace the Black Light. Set for release on 5th June 2026 via Closed Casket Activities, the record marks a significant new chapter for a band that has remained one of the genre’s most uncompromising forces for over 25 years. … Continue reading 100 Demons return with first new album in two decades, ‘Embrace the Black Light’ -
NYC Post-Punk Collective London Plane Shares Video for Their Reimagining of Bronski Beat’s “Smalltown Boy” (A Refugee Song)
Bronski Beat’s Smalltown Boy was never polite pop product; it was a getaway note set to a drum machine, a public wound dressed in nightclub chrome. Every second of it carries the sick knowledge of being marked, mocked, and finally pushed toward the station with nowhere to go but far away. It carried itself with pop poise, but inside it lived panic, flight, and the cold slap of recognition. You heard Jimmy Somerville singing from the edge of the platform with a suitcase in one hand and a life in tatters behind him, and every kid who ever felt cornered by a hometown knew exactly what train he was boarding.
Now, London Plane makes that old sorrow feel frighteningly current. With Carlos Dengler (ex-Interpol) producing and Oweinama Biu, Havovi Cooper, Bryan Garbe, Andrew B. White, Kristofer Widholm, and David Mosey rounding out the band’s lineup, the song takes on a broader, more harrowing dimension. Subtitled A Refugee Song, their version stretches the original ache across a wider map of dislocation, where the boy on the run becomes one among millions driven from home by war, persecution, collapse, and the ordinary daily brutality that makes departure feel like the last available prayer. That is a dangerous move, because grand gestures can flatten a song this beloved into piety. London Plane avoids that trap by making the performance feel immediate, physical, and slightly unmoored, as if the room itself were beginning to splinter while the singer struggles to hold the center.
David Mosey comes in first with a delivery that has a bit of stage blood under its fingernails. You can hear the glam spectre in him: a little Peter Murphy, a little latter-day Bowie, but he keeps his footing, sounding like a man trying to keep dignity intact while the floorboards give way. Then the band arrives with force and shape: those immortal Bronski synth lines now reinforced by electric guitars, bass that rolls like bad news under the door, drums that land with serious intent, and Bryan Garbe’s steel pan adding a strange gleam, almost festive until you realize it’s catching light from a fire.
Smalltown Boy was never merely autobiographical: personal pain is political pain when enough people are made to carry it. Dengler’s production gives the arrangement breadth without sanding off its nerves, and the ensemble plays like six people who know that songs about escape should never sound comfortable. Smalltown Boy: A Refugee Song, drawn from the sessions for Villains Heroes Ghosts (out this summer via Declared Goods), feels less like a cover than a reopening of the case file, the evidence spread out again under harsher lamps.
The lyric video, assembled by Andrew White in the style of La Jetée from Alice Teeple’s New Year’s Day photographs in NYC’s Astoria Park, gets the mood exactly right: still images, passing time, memory under pressure, history refusing burial. A song about leaving home becomes, once again, a song about who gets to have one.
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London Plane will be playing at Main Drag in Brooklyn on 24 April with 12090AD and Fuck You, Tammy!.
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