The LA based punk quintet, Spanish Love Songs, put their spin on a deluxe record with Brave Faces Etc. which reimagines the songs from their 2020 release Brave Faces Everyone. The band are not strangers to re-working their previous work. Over on their Patreon they have been revisiting their works from previous albums and putting a new spin on them. When talking about the
Author: Kendal Chandler
Kendal’s Local Favorites of 2021
It’s that time of year again, where everyone is posting their Spotify Wrapped and Album of the Year lists, shining a light not only on their personal listening habits but the overall landscape of stories, styles, tones, and sounds explored throughout 2021. This year we saw artists explore subjects that uplifted us, that weren’t afraid to bare their souls, and reminded us just how
As It Is Pay Tribute to the Scene with “I MISS 2003”
After a week of cryptic tweets relating to many staple scene songs, As It Is have finally released their newest single “I MISS 2003.” “I MISS 2003” honors many big scene names from New Found Glory, Paramore, The Starting Line, and many more. In fact the band has stated 13 bands were referenced in this track, some are easier to spot than others –
Penny Bored Embraces Identity in New Song “Gemini”
The sun may no longer be in Gemini but that doesn’t mean we can’t stop embracing the power of duality. That’s the exploration Penny Bored is taking with their new pop-rock anthem “Gemini.” Penny Bored, aka Faith Alesia, originally wrote the song as a way to cope and process their recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder, but the song as has since transformed into new
Young Mister Release New Track and Video, “Still Young”
Young Mister teams up with Izaac Burkhart of Dan + Shay to write his summer hit, “Still Young.” The track has an upbeat feel perfect for the summer season that explores the possibilities of taking a chance on love and chasing that chance no matter where it takes you. Along with the release of the new single, Young Mister also released a video for
The Maine Release New Album “XOXO: From Love & Anxiety in Real Time”
The Maine are back with their 8th studio album, XOXO: From Love & Anxiety in Real Time. Having announced the album earlier this year, along with a first look into this new era with their lead single “Sticky,” The Maine continued to tease the album, releasing 3 more singles, “April 7th”, “Lips” and “Pretender” leading up to this past weekend’s release. XOXO: From Love
Swedish Sweet Teeth Announce Debut EP Acid Rain
Swedish alternative rock band Sweet Teeth are set to release their debut EP Acid Rain July 30. Made up of vocalist Andreas Axelson, bassist Joona Hassinen, guitarist Andreas Sjöberg and percussionist Joakim Öhlund, Sweet Teeth are familiar with the alt rock scene. With the group’s four members hailing from prominent Swedish bands such as Dollhouse, Year of the Goat, The Deadbeats, and Disfear, the
Mayday Parade Bring the Nostalgia with New Song “Kids of Summer”
Summer can officially begin now that Mayday Parade has given us the perfect hit for the season with “Kids of Summer.” Sonically this track is the right next step following the releases of their 2018 album Sunnyland and their 2020 EP Out of Here. Throughout their discography, the band has gone through different phases, being a quintessential neon-punk band during the span of 2008-2013,
Shallow Pools Release Debut EP, “Headspace”
The long awaited debut EP from Boston quartet Shallow Pools is here. Headspace houses all the singles the band has released this past year. Alongside releasing Headspace the band also dropped a video for their single “Gardens” which focuses heavily on themes of growth and finding ways to kick cynicism. “Gardens” encompasses the mixed feelings of getting older and coming to terms that chance
Smallpools Give Fans A Look Into New Album With Single “Life of The Party”
The alt-rock indie hitmakers Smallpools are ready to hit listeners with their song of the summer “Life of the Party.” Smallpools have made a name for themselves with their signature electro-pop infused melodies and contagious soundscapes after their debut release “Dreaming” in 2013, now an RIAA Certified Gold track. With continued success with their debut album LOVETAP! in 2015, the trio opened for acts
