After not releasing any new music since their album Trouble Maker (2017) came out, the Berkeley based punk icons, Rancid, have finally returned with a new single called “Tomorrow Never Comes”. This is the first of 16 tracks to be released from their upcoming album Tomorrow Never Comes, which will be coming out on June 2, 2023 through Epitaph Records. This will be the band's tenth studio album since the band started back in 1991.

After being known for having darker songs that reflect heavily on experiences with anxiety and depression, Beartooth have released a more uplifting song called “Sunshine!”. The song is a perfect summer banger that has much more hopeful lyrics compared to their previous music. They changed it up by going from their typical energetic sound to acoustic parts throughout the song, making the song ten times more interesting to listen to. The change has surprised us all, but everyone is absolutely loving it.

Nashville born, Grammy nominated and multi-platinum recording artist, Noah Cyrus releases a new collaboration duet single with Vance Joy , “Everybody Needs Someone” via Columbia Records. The track is available to stream on all platforms and you can listen to it here.

On May 5th, the local New York extreme metal band, Court Order, released their incredible new single and music video “Carpe Diem”. The track is a cover of a Will Haven song, who has been an inspiration to the band for a long time now.

The Los Angeles-based rock sensation, Bad Omens, have announced their upcoming US fall headlining tour, CONCRETE FOREVER. The tour will be supported by ERRA and I See Stars. They have already sold out their previous North American, EU/UK and Australia tours, so get your tickets here while you still have the chance!

Placebo, the British alternative glam rock band, is back, and not only are they currently on tour, but the group is the subject of a photography exhibition, “Placebo: The Photography of Scarlet Page,” on display at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in New York City.

Hailing from San Francisco, Covet are a trio who bring a laid-back west coast vibe to the math rock scene. Made up of guitarist and vocalist Yvette Young, bassist Brandon Dove and drummer Jessica Burdeaux. The group received positive feedback for their debut album effloresce released in 2018. Their sophomore album technicolor released in 2020 continued the chill vibes that already became the band’s trademark sound. Now with the release of catharsis, Covet has created a truly enjoyable ride for listeners to take alongside the band’s musical journey.

Hailing from Clarksville, Tennessee, Among The Enemy has made leaps and bounds in just a small amount of time. It all started with a Facebook post, a call-out for like minded people who just wanted to make music. Right before Christmas of 2022 the first meet up happened of what would become Among The Enemy, after some changes to the lineup the final structure became Ricky Richter on drums, Nick ‘Ned’ Donnelly on bass and Heath Adrian on guitar and lead vocals. Even during the holidays, the trio still managed to practice, write and record music that would soon become their first EP.

Duran Duran recently announced their North American 2023 Future Past Tour. Two new dates have been added to the tour including a stop at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York on September 22 which will boast a special appearance by iconic singer Grace Jones.

Hawthorne Heights have expanded their “Is For Lovers Tour” to eight new locations for 2023. They will be going to Hawaii, Lake Tahoe, Denver, Manteo, Council Bluffs, Cincinnati, Pelham and Mansfield. The supporting acts will vary for each show.

Set to release May 5th of this year, Extermination Dismemberment are setting the bar high in the death metal core world with their latest single ‘Corpsepit’. It’s been 10 years since their last album ‘Serial Urbicide’ and the band promises it’ll be much like their last. Weaving a story throughout the entirety of the album with this story being about the total annihilation of the plant by artificial intelligence. An exciting and thrilling tale will be told throughout the bands 10-year in the making comeback album.

One song blends three power houses, Asian-American producer Elephante, Indonesian singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri, and Chinese singer Zhang Yanqi. This perfect summer bop speaks feelings into existence, makes you want to dance and find love.

Misterwives are breaking out from their traditional indie-pop boundaries and are entering a redefined era with their new single, “Out of Your Mind” via Photo Finish Records. The once golden and shimmering Misterwives have transformed themselves into an anarchic dark band who are not afraid to use their voice. The newly independent band are building up a storm creating chaos and unchaining themselves.

Weathers have returned once again and released their new single and visualizer, “She Hates Me” ahead of their upcoming new album Are We Having Fun? out on May 5th via Sumerian Records.

Relentless Beats helped put together the biggest parties of the year, all in the same week.

Pure Imagination saw its inaugural festival in 2022, where the stage was graced by folk rock band Dawes, hip hop icon, Talib Kweli, three time Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito, Nikki Lane, Rising Appalachia, Phantom Planet, Katie Pruitt and more. This eclectic line-up brought over 5,000 music fans to the field to enjoy Prescott's always perfect weather with a day packed with performances by aerial artists, performance groups, jugglers, art cars and plenty of revelry for everyone.

On April 7th the bands Shinedown, Three Days Grace and From Ashes To New took a stop at The Total Mortgage Arena in CT on Shinedowns headlining tour “The Revolutions Live Tour”

Melanie Martinez has been weaving the story of her character ‘CryBaby’ for a past decade, Melanie stated in an interview with Apple Music that this will be the last part of the trilogy. Her debut album ‘CryBaby’ which was released in the late summer of 2015, introduced the character to listeners and moved through the trials and hardships of growing up. ‘CryBaby’ has been certified double-platinum in the US as well as reentering the charts in 2020 after the song ‘Play-Date’ became a viral replayed song on Tik-Tok. Melanie’s second album ‘K-12’ dropped in the early fall of 2019, the stunning visually accompanied album had no singles drop before the initial release but still landed number 3 on the Billboard 200. The album is accompanied by a film with the same name (watch the film free on YouTube) written and directed by Melanie herself the film has over 100 million views.

Since emerging from the Arizona desert, Puscifer, the electro-rock band founded by Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan has impressed critics with their unique brand of experimental and groovy music. The group’s 2020 album Existential Reckoning was highly well-regarded. Now Puscifer has revisited their hit album with a release of remixes called Existential Reckoning: Re-Wired.

Swedish band Diamonds and Guns will be releasing their new EP, “Making Cash For Heartless Crooks.” These songs are in a more positive atmosphere in comparison to their older releases. These can be described as more nostalgic, party, and full of summer vibes. The breathtaking melancholic, harmonious, energetic and incredible dynamics perfectly compliment the dark and light lyrics.