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Songs named after celebrities offer unique reference points (hello, Uma Thurman!). Gardenia's take on this celebrates the legacy of Lana Del Rey in their new single, "Lana Del Rey." Though not directly about the songstress, the lyrics echo her signature themes: haunting, cinematic, and drenched in longing. Sonically, the song
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Silverstein's latest LP 'Antibloom' has the same emotional impact as their 2003 debut.
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The 2025 Grammys were chaotic and more topical than usual, leading to an engaging awards ceremony that featured a diverse range of artists.
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Labels come and go, but it seems a few will last forever. Smartpunk Records stands among this mysterious phenomenon, transforming several times over before becoming the powerhouse monolith we know it as today. Technically, they're on the bad side of 25 this year. However, they are fresher than ever before,
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Emo Nite is 10 years old, and they're known for pulling rabbits out of their hats on a normal day. It's no surprise that they did the absolute most to celebrate double-digit status. Formally known as "Taking Back Tuesday," Emo Nite began their festivities on Dec 7 at The Echoplex
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Three cheers for ten years! Los Angeles-based Emo Nite LA is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a two-day music festival extravaganza. Founders T.J. Patrecca and Morgan Freed have spent the past decade bringing their parties worldwide. Their idea came about during a blurry period for the scene, one where
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Rock subgenres have always had a knack for earnest lyricism, catchy melodies, and songs you remember forever. The current generation of artists within those genres captivate audiences by taking elements of the "greats" to create something that feels authentic to them
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Recently, Rock Insider Press had the chance to sit down with John Carteret from Telltale to discuss their forthcoming record. A perk of the gig is getting to hear albums before anyone else. I'm a huge fan of not only the vow of secrecy I take when I listen to a new drop before anyone else but
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Sick Day is an indie rock artist from Chicago, bringing revitalized energy to the midwest scene. Her EP, Overexposure showcases her unique stylistic choices, with each song's individual vibe culminating into a cohesive unit. This EP is best suited for fans of Lucy Dacus and Hot Mulligan
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Last year, Fall Out Boy took 'So Much For (Tour)Dust' on the road, hitting major cities across the US and beyond in arenas and stadiums. This year, the second leg of this tour (aptly named "2our") aims to bring that same magic to audiences across the country
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Around a year ago, Rock Insider Press sat down with Felicity before the release of their song "Levitate." At that time, they were exploring their sound and writing process, re-engaging with the scene after the effects of the pandemic
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All good things come to those who wait! Fall Out Boy, a legacy emo rock band from Chicago, just released a hidden gem vault track to streaming platforms to commemorate the 15th anniversary of their 2008 record Folie À Deux. This song, along with the record it's attached to
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Power-duo Daisy Grenade has been making a massive impact on the scene since they were picked up by Pete Wentz in 2022, ultimately being added to his permanent roster of DCD2 artists. Their presence is uniquely theatrical and punk rock-leaning
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Emerging from New York, Rookie Mistake is a brand new group that offers a lot of promise. Their midwest emo sound is catchy, vibrant, and truly skillful. The effort that they have put into this song before releasing it out into the world shows with every note
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The Beatles are often hailed as the greatest band who ever lived. Their massive success is hard to beat; few other artists have managed to generate fans so long after the band breaks up, especially with the finality of said breakup. Still, millions across the world
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Earlier this year, Footballhead frontman Ryan Nolen sent me the SoundCloud link to the band's freshly mixed and mastered debut album, Overthinking Everything. Initially, it was released independently; these days, an independent first release is often the most practical path for an artist to take