Album Barriers by Frank Iero and The Future Violents is really personal and emotional with strong messages behind the lyrics. It’s about Iero’s past, his near-death experience; and there’s also one My Chemical Romance reference. On this alt-rock/post-hardcore album, Iero teamed up with Evan Nestor, Matt Armstrong, Tucker Rule, and …
Read More »Martin Garrix releases new single with Macklemore and Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump
DJ and record producer Martin Garrix released new single “Summer Days” featuring rapper Macklemore and Fall Out Boy‘s frontman Patrick Stump. The song tells a story about love at first sight in the summertime. “It’s the story of two lovers who make each other better people. It whips up the …
Read More »Live Review: Hollywood Undead at Refinery Gallery in Bratislava, Slovakia 04.17.19
After successful West Coast High Tour, Hollywood Undead headed to Europe. Only this time, they completely ditched their significant masks. What also makes this tour different is that they played “Levitate” and “Broken Record” live for the first time. The show in Bratislava took place at Refinery Gallery, where the band …
Read More »Interview: Alex Callier of Hooverphonic
Hooverphonic is a Belgian band most recognizable for their specific sound which is the mixture of alternative rock, indie pop, electronica, trip-hop, and other genres. Current band members are Alex Callier (bass guitar, keyboards, programming), Raymond Geerts (lead guitar) and Luka Cruysberghs (lead vocals). I got the opportunity to chat with …
Read More »Hollywood Undead to perform in Bratislava, Slovakia
The rap-rock band Hollywood Undead is returning to Bratislava to perform on April 17th at Refinery Gallery. It is announced that the supporting band will be John Wolfhooker. After they released EP PSALMS, Hollywood Undead booked a new European tour for spring 2019. One of their stops will be Bratislava …
Read More »Album Review: Avril Lavigne – Head Above Water
After 5 years since her last album release and fight with Lyme Disease, former pop punk princess Avril Lavigne is back with her sixth album Head Above Water. As someone who’s been completely obsessed with Avril since my childhood, I obviously got too excited for this record from the moment …
Read More »Gerard Way and Ray Toro cover Simon & Garfunkel
Ex-My Chemical Romance bandmates Gerard Way and Ray Toro teamed up and released a new track. It’s a cover of the Simon & Garfunkel’s classic called “Hazy Shade of Winter”. The song is featured in the latest trailer for the upcoming Netflix series Umbrella Academy which is based on Way’s …
Read More »Album Review: Papa Roach – Who Do You Trust?
Papa Roach released their tenth studio album Who Do You Trust? They are known for changing their sound from nu-metal to pop rock and customizing to suit modern music, which is visible on this album as well. The album ironically starts with “The Ending,” a song with emotional verses, yet not …
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