Music

After nearly a decade as an independent artist, Nashville-based pop-punk favorite Taylor Acorn officially signed to Fearless Records in July—marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Unapologetic and empowered, Acorn also announced her debut LP, Poster Child, following the critically acclaimed Survival in Motion (Deluxe) earlier this year. Following her lead singles “Goodbye, Good Riddance” and “Hangman“—which cemented her status as one of pop-punk’s most authentic […]

STAR BANDZ talks to Jordan and Demi about her latest single and influences.

At the start of the summer, Canadian dream-pop duo sundayclub released their debut single, “Bannatyne,” via Paper Bag Records — a love letter to the city that shaped their sound. Today, the pair announce their debut EP, Bannatyne, out October 31st, alongside their timely second single, “Halloween Mask.” Formed in the stillness of rural Manitoba, Courtney Carmichael and Nikki St.Pierre started sundayclub as a way of processing […]

Another Friday, another playlist stacked with fresh drops. This week, JUNO-winning duo The Bros. Landreth take the wheel with their lush, road-ready single “I’ll Drive” — the first taste of their upcoming album Dog Ear. But they’re not the only ones fueling your weekend queue: from Justin Bieber’s new “Love Song” to Lady Gaga’s dark […]

Best up-and-coming Irish bands to add to your St Patrick’s Day playlist When you think of Irish bands, you might think of that one U2 album that ended up on everyone’s Apple Music in 2016. While I was one of the few people who welcomed that album, I’m pleased to say the tides are turning, […]

Rock isn’t dead — it’s just scrappier, rawer, and a little more bruised. That’s the spirit behind Sunday Afternoon, the latest single from Reverse Pathogen, aka multihyphenate Clayton Thomas. Born from memories of his grandfather’s eternal loyalty to the Cleveland Browns, the track is part football ode, part underdog anthem, and entirely defiant in a […]

Another Friday, another excuse to refresh your queue. This week’s Weekend Playlist is anchored by British riser Bettina BCB, whose new single “Messy Girl” is built for feral nights and unapologetic chaos. But she’s not alone — from KJ Apa’s alter ego to CMAT’s Irish heartbreak, Sabrina Carpenter’s inevitable domination, and a surprise Eminem drop, […]

Lady Gaga never demurely drops a new project. This time, she’s stormed onto Netflix’s cult-hit series Wednesday with a track so cryptic and eerie it could only be hers. Dead Dance, Gaga’s latest single, premiered during Wednesday Season 2, now streaming on Netflix. It’s already being hailed as a chaotic fever dream. If you thought […]

Formed in Ryazan, Russia, in 2011 at a This Will Destroy You concert, the cinematic post-rock, industrial electronic, and ambient abstract project I am waiting for you last summer (IWFYLS) return with the announcement of their new album Without/Within, due for release on October 31st. Initially founded by Sasha Sokolov and Evgenii Popov, and later […]

Alt-pop duo joan—Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford—are back with a dreamy new single, “space,” out now. The track offers fans another glimpse of their anticipated new album, this won’t last forever, arriving September 25 via Photo Finish Records. “This is a love song not just about someone, but about the space and energy they […]