New York rock band Jobber prepares to launch their debut full-length album after gaining notice from their 2022 EP Hell In A Cell. The group announced Jobber To The Stars with the release of their energetic lead track Nightmare. Kate Meizner serves as the band's vocalist and guitarist for the upcoming record. The album will arrive on August 22 through Exploding In Sound Records. Fans can expect eleven tracks that blend rock music with professional wrestling themes.
Meizner composed Nightmare during 2021 when she felt trapped at her workplace. Companies were cutting jobs and benefits at that time, making career changes feel risky. The song captures the feeling of being stuck between bad situations and fear of change. She describes it...
Minneapolis band VIAL put out a fresh track called Creep Smoothie as their latest self-released effort. The punk trio had a busy previous year when they delivered their burnout album to fans. They also took songs from their first record Grow Up and made new versions for an album titled Grow The Fuck Up. The three-piece group continues making music after those two major releases. Their newest song runs for just two minutes and packs plenty of energy.
The band members said heavier punk and hardcore acts influenced their approach to writing Creep Smoothie. They drew inspiration from current projects in those music styles that they admire. The track moves fast and delivers an angry sound that matches their punk rock roots. VIAL chose to...
Animal Collective returns with a new single after releasing their last studio album "Isn't It Now?" two years ago. The band contributed songs to benefit albums for Hurricane Helene victims and Los Angeles wildfire relief during their break. Band members Panda Bear, Avey Tare and Geologist each released solo projects during this period. The group also celebrated the 20th anniversary of "Sung Tongs" with a special reissue. Their comeback track "Love On The Big Screen" brings back their signature psychedelic pop sound.
The new song features the band's trademark wandering melodies wrapped in fuzzy and distorted production. Animal Collective plans to release a limited edition vinyl single that includes an unreleased B-side track called...
Singer Naima Bock released a new track that she recorded during sessions for her recent album. The song called "Rolling" did not appear on her 2024 record "Below A Massive Dark Land." Musicians often have extra songs that do not fit the final album selection. Bock decided to share this particular track as a standalone release. The decision allows fans to hear material that might have been lost.
Bock wrote the song during a train ride from Glasgow to London. She believes the lyrics will connect with some listeners. The artist expressed hope that others might not relate to the words. She considers both reactions positive outcomes. The track features jaw harp playing at the end as a special element.
The practice of releasing unused album...
White Reaper faced major changes after band members left following their 2023 record Asking For A Ride. The group lost their rhythm section but continued making music without missing a beat. Their latest track Honestly serves as the first release from their upcoming album Only Slightly Empty. Singer and guitar player Tony Esposito wrote songs that helped him work through personal struggles. The new material reflects his attempts to handle difficult emotions he kept private.
Esposito created Honestly as a way to examine his problems with avoiding confrontation. The song features lyrics that contradict each other between different sections. He admits the verses and choruses send completely different messages to listeners. The approach...
Musicians Bre Morrell and Shaun Durkan have formed the band crushed after successful careers with other groups. Morrell sang for Texas band Temple Of Angels and helped create their debut album Endless Pursuit. Durkan led the San Francisco rock group Weekend and produced music for several artists. The pair recorded their upcoming album starburn with producer Jorge Elbrecht across multiple studios. They worked from separate cities since Morrell lives in Los Angeles and Durkan stays in Portland.
The duo draws inspiration from 1990s trip-hop, British pop music, and alternative rock sounds. Their 2023 release extra life earned strong reviews from music critics. The new full-length album contains 12 tracks with titles like exo, cwtch, and...
Rock band OSEES will release their new album Abomination Revealed At Last on August 8. The group formerly went under the name Thee Oh Sees before changing to their current moniker. Bandleader John Dwyer says the record draws inspiration from global problems happening around the world today. He points to artificial intelligence concerns, social media addiction, and political tensions as major influences. The musician describes these issues as a long list of troubles that keep growing.
OSEES released their previous album SORCS 80 less than twelve months ago. Dwyer also completed a side project called Chime Oblivion with drummer David Barbarossa from Bow Wow Wow and Adam And The Ants. The band maintains a busy touring schedule and will...
Sean Combs faced his final day of defense testimony at his criminal trial on Tuesday. His legal team spent just thirty minutes presenting their case to jurors. Defense lawyers showed text messages from singer Casandra Ventura to support their arguments. The messages revealed Ventura expressing love for Combs during their relationship. Federal prosecutors had finished presenting evidence against the music executive after more than six weeks.
Combs chose not to speak during the proceedings about the serious charges against him. The government accuses him of forcing former girlfriends into sexual acts with other men. Prosecutors say he watched and sometimes recorded these encounters. Two women testified that Combs beat them and made...
Zimbabwean officials traveled across the border to celebrate with their neighbors on Wednesday. Mashonaland East province sent a delegation to Tete Province for Mozambique's independence anniversary. Minister Advocate Itayi Ndudzo led the group to the celebration held at Tete City Pavilion. Government workers, farmers, miners and business leaders joined the trip. ZANU PF party members and local authorities also attended the event.
The visit demonstrated the strong bond between both African nations. Ndudzo expressed excitement about participating in the historic milestone celebration. He emphasized how the presence showed the close ties between Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Tete Province Governor Domingo Viola welcomed the Zimbabwean...
