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Album Review: Strike the Match and Set It Ablaze: Story of The Year Light It Up on A.R.S.O.N
Although it's 2026, it seems like 2006 with new releases from Goldfinger, New Found Glory, The Ataris, and Story of the Year. Story of the Year will be launching their 8th studio album, "A.R.S.O.N.," on February 13th, 2025, featuring some of their heaviest work to date.
Dan DiMartino
Feb 12


Album Review: Puscifer Release Normal Isn't
Puscifer released their fifth album, Normal Isn’t on February 6th, 2026. Not only are we getting a new album, we’ve got a video for “Bad Wolf” and the film Normal Isn’t: Live at the Pacific Stock Exchange (available February 9th, 2026). Frontman and vocalist Maynard James Keenan (Tool and A Perfect Circle) with Carina Round (vocals) and bandmates Mat Mitchell (guitars and production), Gunner Olsen (drums), and Josh Moreau (bass) have really created something stunning with t
Karie Henkel
Feb 8


Music Review: Motionless in White Release “Afraid Of The Dark”
On January 28, 2026, Pennsylvania based group Motionless In White released a blistering new single, their first new song in 4 years, from their yet to be announced 8th studio album. Staples in the metalcore scene for the last 20 years, Motionless pays tribute to the struggles and the joys their tenured career has given them and “Afraid Of The Dark” is a good start. In a recent statement, frontman Chris Motionless said the song is “about taking control of your destiny and writ
Jodie Manthei
Jan 29


Music Review: Good Night Moon Returns with Self-Titled EP
Good Night Moon is back and releasing their first project in 20 years. The self-titled collection is due out this Friday, January 23rd, is a fully re-recorded version of their original record, produced by Matt Marino and Ian Marchionda, mixed by Aaron Marsh, and mastered by Jonathan Berlin.
Danielle Isaac
Jan 21


Album Review: Cheap Perfume, Don't Care. Didn't Ask.
Sweaty, gnarly, and politically charged, Colorado-based Cheap Perfume's third album, Don't Care. Didn't Ask, is a 28-minute anthem for Americans who need to scream their guts out. Released in early October, the album was my introduction to the band, self-identifying on Instagram as femcore punk rock. It took all but two seconds of listening to know they'd live up to their word.
Dans Karragannis
Dec 28, 2025


Music News: realwell Unleashes New Single "Honey" About Love and Understanding That it Can Be Toxic at Times
On November 21, 2025- realwell released their newest single "Honey" that's the a pop-punk anthem expressing that something might seem positive, but at the same time might be toxic as well. "Honey" is the perfect metaphor because it can hide the bitterness of someone and it can also mean that you stuck in something that you honestly feel like it makes you happy, but you also know that it causes an emotional turmoil.
Fallon O'Neill
Nov 23, 2025


Album Review: Petals and Pain: The Devil Wears Prada’s Flowers Unfold
Nearly two decades into their career, The Devil Wears Prada continue to defy expectations. They have never been afraid to evolve, but “Flowers” feels like a full bloom. This album is a reflection on where they’ve been and where they are heading. It’s heavy, heartfelt, dark, beautiful, and a reminder that even the darkest bands can still find light in bloom.
Dan DiMartino
Nov 13, 2025


Album Review: Ben Quad’s Wisher: Hope, Growth, and the Next Wave of Emo!
When Ben Quad released their debut, "I’m Scared That’s All There Is," in 2022, it captured a raw glimpse of uncertainty and youthful anxiety. With “WISHER,” out this Friday through Pure Noise Records, the Oklahoma-based band shifts the lens: the same emotional intensity becomes tempered by reflection, growth, and an underlying optimism. This 10-track album has it all: raw energy, sing-alongs, moments of reflection, angst, and incredible instrumentation.
Dan DiMartino
Nov 13, 2025


Album Review: Finally Having Her Cake: Hayley Williams and the Exploration of Grief. Hayley Releases Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party
While most discover the ego in an introductory psychology class, Hayley Williams has known hers needed to die since she was fifteen years old, signing a twenty-year contract with a record label that would keep her in close musical confinement until she was thirty-five years old. In her time as the lead singer of Paramore, she’s experienced an entire lifetime. Ego Death At a Bachelorette Party is her first EP following the conclusion of her contract with Atlantic Records,
Hannah Rouley
Nov 13, 2025


Shyeye releases an intense single "Nothing"
Photo Credit: Destiny Keller On October 24, 2025- Nashville based musician ; Shyeye released her newest single " Nothing " that's the perfect blend of emo and post-hardcore that radiates nostalgia. " Nothing " is filled with raw emotion's which captures the feeling of being stuck in a dark void of numbness that can feel relatable at times because sometimes we look for someone to fill in voids we have, but it's finally time to speak out and realize that you don't need anothe
Fallon O'Neill
Nov 7, 2025


Album Review: 84 Days Find Hope in Chaos on Their Explosive Debut
The new band 84 Days was founded by Randy Bradbury, the bassist for the legendary punk band Pennywise. What intrigued me about 84 Days is th
Dan DiMartino
Nov 7, 2025


Music Review: Pinknoise Cranks Up the Chaos with New Banger ‘TALK TALK
Pinknoise returns with a ferocious new single, “TALK TALK.” This song is pure raw emotion at its finest. It’s heavy, unapologetic, and angry, but within that chaos, it’s pure and beautiful.
The introduction of "TALK TALK" begins with a dark synth electronic vibe; either way, it immediately captured my attention. Then you hear Kacey Foxx enter in with the lyrics "your lips are moving, but nothing's making sense," followed by a raw scream and a powerful beat that will make y
Dan DiMartino
Nov 7, 2025


Album Review: Mammoth Release, The End!
On October 24, 2025, Mammoth, formerly Mammoth WVH until a recent copyright change was granted, released their third album in four years. The solo project of Grammy nominated Wolfgang Van Halen is a fun mix of tongue in cheek lyrics, late 90’s inspired guitars, and gratitude for the opportunities available to the talented multi-instrumentalist.
Jodie Manthei
Nov 4, 2025


Album Review: Dan Hubbard Releases, Vol 1: Letting Go
Singer-songwriter, Dan Hubbard, from Bloomington, Illinois (folk-rock, southern-rock, pop, americana) released his 10th studio project Vol 1: Letting Go on October 24th, 2025. This album, he says, has been a creative outlet, branching out from his normal sound. He set out to not care so much about what anyone thinks (aside from his wife, Kaetlyn). “I didn’t set out to write a concept album about ‘letting go’, but it just became obvious that’s what this EP is about,” Dan sh
Karie Henkel
Nov 2, 2025


FieldHockey releases official music video for "Mazes"
On October 30, 2025 - Post-hardcore band; FieldHockey released the official music video for their recent single " Mazes " and the band actually had the video created in a maze. The video can be the perfect visual representation of someone having a very chaotic mind that is constantly looking for a way out, but it can also be interpreted as someone who doesn't want to take accountability for their actions and they are always looking for an easy way out. With the band being po
Fallon O'Neill
Nov 2, 2025
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