ENTER SHIKARI Drop Official Music Video For "(pls) set me on fire"
British rock band Enter Shikari has just released the music video for "(pls) set me on fire.” The track is the first single off the forthcoming new album A Kiss For The Whole World. Enter Shikari frontman Rou Reynolds took a more active role in developing the music video than he has previously done. Reynolds conceived and directed the video aided by the production talents of London-based studio Kode Media.
Periphery Announce Release of Album “Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre”
Periphery are masters to their craft and this album is shaping up to be not different, keeping up with the core sound to the genre their new single Wildfire.
Inaugural Echoland Music Festival Announces 2023 Lineup
Fans across the country have always flocked to the sunshine state for music festivals, and this year, another contender has been added to the mix. Echoland Music Festival has released its 2023 lineup for the May event. The festival will take place at the Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, May 11th-13th; tickets for the event went on sale on January 19th. The festival is an opportunity for music fans and outdoor lovers to come together and celebrate some of their favorite artists. Echoland will occur across four stages throughout the three-day event to showcase numerous folk, indie, and headline artists. Headliners for the event include Tyler Childers, Tenacious D, The Flaming Lips, and a performance by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. In addition, the festival features unique camping opportunities for concertgoers, numerous food options for foodies of all diets, and exciting activities for fans throughout their stay.
Groundstate Releases Alt-Influenced Single, ‘Floating Away’
Brothers Aiden and Conner Smith makeup 90’s alt inspired Groundstate, which they formed in 2014 with the intentions of writing hard rock with a modern taste.
Disco-Dance Single for James Arthur and Alok
It’s a new collaboration for multi-platinum UK-based singer-songwriter James Arthur. Arthur has joined forces with the #4 DJ in the world and Brazilian superstar, Alok, on the disco-dance track “Work With My Love.” Alok is known for his previous collaborations with artists Jason Derulo, Tove Lo, John Legend, and Ellie Goulding. The song has an addictive rhythm strong enough to get even the shyest soul out on the dance floor. The track was released to all streaming platforms on January 13th; an official music video for the track has been confirmed for the groovy track.
SG Lewis Releases Latest Single ‘Fever Dreamer’ Featuring Charlotte Day Wilson & Channel Tres
In anticipation for his second studio album AudioLust & HigherLove, Lewis drops Fever Dreamer which features the stylings of Charlotte Day Wilson & Channel Tres, this club-esque techno dream delivers bass lines that’ll have you dancing til the sun rises.
The Yets Dreamy New Single ‘Letter To A Boy’
The Yets pull influence from artists such as Soundgarden, Fleetwood Mac and Cocteau Twins for the out of body experience of their new single.
Fencer Releases Self-Titled Debut Album & Video for Single “Couch”
On Friday February 3rd, Los Angeles based rock trio Fencer had released their long awaited self-produced debut self-titled album through Blood Blast Distribution and to celebrate they had also released the official music video for their track Couch. This band has been working hard the last handful of years opening for bands and generating a lot of buzz amongst fans, that hard work has paid off. Throughout the album, there’s something for everyone to love. The flow of the album itself takes you on a rollercoaster you don’t want off of. Their garage sound with lyrics that emphasize the struggle of mental illness is evident, they present their message with their tracks perfectly with a groove rock sound that even has some blues added in making a sound all their own.
A Supergroup Like No Other - World Gone Cold
We have all listened to an artist and daydreamed about our idea of a perfect collaboration. World Gone Cold, the new metal supergroup, has turned our dreams into a reality. The quintet consists of Ryland Raus (Attack Attack! & Inhale/Exhale), Mark Anthony (The Letter Black), Andrew Stanton (Disciple), Tim “Yogi” Watts (Demon Hunter), and Traa Daniels (P.O.D). Each member brings their unique talents to the table to produce an unparalleled sound and dynamic when combined.
A Chat with Brandon Kellum of American Standards
American Standards have been a critical and fan-favorite hardcore band ever since they first formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 2011. While keeping true to hardcore’s original punk roots, American Standards have incorporated heavy metal influences backed by a technical skill not usually associated with bands in the genre. With emotional and high-octane level live shows and socially conscious and anti-corporate lyrics, audiences have come to respect American Standards’ raw sound and artistry. The band’s latest release is the LP Dopamine Dealer. Brandon Kellum, founder and vocalist of American Standards shared his thoughts with Death Moth Press on writing the new album, his musical influences, and the state of underground music.
Visualizer Video for Swedish Metal-Electropop Group, Solence
Solence has released a visualizer video for the track “Antidote.” This recent release is the fifth single from the new album, “_hope is a cult_.” The forthcoming record will be the third full-length album for the group, following the release of their 2021 record, “Deafening.” Before the release of “Antidote,” Solence released a series of videos for four other singles from “_hope is a cult_” including “Rain Down,” “Blood Sweat Tears,” “Demons,” and “nuBlood.” Cumulative, the singles have garnered over 500k views on YouTube.
Macklemore Releases ‘Heroes’ Featuring DJ Premier
On January 20th, solo rap artist Macklemore released his latest single with a music video to accompany it for his single Heroes featuring DJ Premier fans have waited for, although he is originally from Kent, WA the old school NY rap style and essence is evident with this release. The video was shot in NYC on the streets and on the MTA subway to bring together the vibe you feel when listening to it. As a native NYer myself, I loved every moment of the video and the song itself.
“:mydopamine:” - You Me At Six
You Me At Six has released a new single from their upcoming album, “Truth Decay,” which will be released on February 10th. The album was set for release on January 27th; however, the band was forced to delay due to vinyl production issues. The fifth single, ":mydopamine:” is from the new album. Vocalist, Josh Frenceschi, has spoken about the recent release stating, “Dopamine is the body’s feel-good chemical, it’s responsible for allowing you to have pleasure, satisfaction and motivation. This song is about someone being that for you, making you feel good, making you feel alive.”
Pyramid Release New Album “Rage”
American progressive metal Pyramid is perhaps the biggest of all supergroups. The project has been incredibly prolific in a short amount of time. In just three years, Pyramid released four albums. Pyramid debuted with Gold Tooth in 2019, followed by Amnesty in 2020 and Validity in 2021. Now Pyramid’s latest release, Rage is out via Sleaszy Rider.
Ice Nine Kills “Welcome to Horrorwood”…
The camera pans to a packed courtroom; Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas sits on trial for a crime we’re not sure he committed. Playback starts, and murder and mayhem commence. There’s violence, scandal, and more questions than answers after this gore-filled masterpiece.
Pop-Punk Alumni Unarmed Drop Awaited First EP It’s Like That
Listening to their first single ‘The Perfect Summer’ completely threw me back to the good ol’ days of pop punk, the days when Neck Deep dropped Rain in July and The Story So Far put out the classic What You Don’t See. Unarmed has nailed the nostalgic feeling of the early 2010’s scene with this EP, lost love, summer secrets and misunderstandings.
2023 Lineup Release for Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
The world-renowned music and arts festival, Bonnaroo, has released the lineup for the 2023 season, including over 150 performances and spanning various genres to appeal to many fanbases. The festival is held yearly on the Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee. The Bonnaroo Farm is a piece of 700-acre land that hosts ten stages, a Ferris wheel, a campground, and activities for guests to enjoy all night. The festival highlights top music artists, including Foo Fighters, Korn, Paramore, Tyler Childers, Kendrick Lamar, AFI, Lil Nas X, Portugal. The Man, Girl In Red, Sheryl Crow, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise.
The Bobby Lees Announce North American Tour In Support of Their Album “Bellevue”
Woodstock, NY based band The Bobby Lees have just announced their upcoming North American in support of their latest album Bellevue (out now). If you’re looking for a band that antsy, guttural garage rock n roll, punk, and full of soul then you need to check this band out. Their music is reminiscent of another time transcended into our world today. It’s refreshing to hear their sound and feel their energy through this latest release. It’s no wonder they have the full support of Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry, and Henry Rollins just to name a few punk icons.
Tobias Dray Releases Single ‘Maya’
The once in a lifetime chatroom encounter turned once producer into song writer. Tobias Dray’s dreamy melancholy song tells the story from the point of view of a boy who falls madly in love with a girl named Maya or maybe it's the moment? Dray states over some TikTok videos that “‘Maya’ is not a love song” and that it is not a ‘friendship song’ but he has since posted videos of him flying to see the girl that inspired the song as well as some behind the scenes of the music video and him filming her reaction to the song.
Kelsey Montanez, A Long-Awaited Comeback
Two words: Kelsey Montanez; two people: Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill. What do these three have in common? They are all powerhouse vocalists. Kelsey Montanez is a Chicago-based artist who has been on the scene for years; she is the perfect blend of blues, pop, and indie rock.

