DES ROCS Signs With Sumerian Records, Releases New Single ‘Never Ending Moment’
Des Rocs announced that he has signed with Sumerian Records, a record label that values the integrity of art and music. To celebrate, he has released his latest single, Never Ending Moment, a song that embodies the essence of his signature sound, known as “bedroom arena rock.” The song was co-produced by Des Rocs and Alain Johannes, a renowned musician who has worked with artists such as PJ Harvey, Them Crooked Vultures, and Queens of the Stone Age.
Never Ending Moment is a tribute to the nostalgia of losing something before it is gone. Des Rocs explains that he finds darkness in the best moments of life, which stems from the unsettling reality that all love will eventually end. He wanted to create a song that was larger than life, a “never-ending rapture.”
Des Rocs is thrilled to join forces with Sumerian Records, calling it a “true partnership” with creatives who share his values. CEO and Founder of Sumerian Records, Ash Avildsen, is equally excited about Des Rocs’ new album, calling it a “timeless rock and roll opus” that pays homage to classic iconic artists who paved the way.
Never Ending Moment is Des Rocs‘ first release of new music since his 2022 single, Manic Memories, and his 2021 debut full-length album, A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place. The album received widespread critical acclaim from publications such as Loudwire, Guitar World, Rolling Stone, SPIN, American Songwriter, and Alternative Press, which describes Des Rocs‘ sound as “a whirlwind of classic-rock-influenced alternative rock that will leave your heart racing.” The official video for Never Ending Moment can be viewed right below.
Against The Current Release Music Video For ‘Good Guy’
Against The Current have released their second single as an independent band, and had the most significant release day in terms of streams in the first 24 hours. To further expand on their new-found independent success, Against The Current have now released an accompanying music video.
Check out the brand new music video for the band’s latest single Good Guy below and catch the band on the road alongside Trophy Eyes in the US right now. Later this year, Against The Current have shows planned in the UK & mainland Europe.
Motionless In White Announce Massive Tour With Knocked Loose & More
Motionless In White have announced a massive new tour along with a stacked lineup including Knocked Loose, After The Burial and Alpha Wolf.
Last year, Motionless In White released their latest album, which also features Knocked Loose vocalist Bryan Garris on the popular song Slaughterhouse, so seeing them join forces for this massive tour has us excited.
The tour will take place in the United States of America in September and October and even if that’s not enough great news, Motionless In White have also announced their first festival-like event featuring them as headliner. The rest of the line-up includes the likes of Parkway Drive, Knocked Loose, The Amity Affliction and much more.
Check out the announcement below and let us know if you are going to any of the newly announced shows!
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Waterparks Reach New Heights With New Album ‘Intellectual Property’
Waterparks have been gaining attention and popularity with every release since their debut EP Airplane Conversations in 2012, which each album taking the band to bigger stages, including sold-out shows at iconic venues and slots on massive tours.
Their most recent effort Intellectual Property, is no exception and have gotten the band their very first top-10 record in the United Kingdom, as revealed by Official Charts.
Just like Waterparks‘ 2021 release Greatest Hits, whose release coincided with Twenty One Pilots‘ most recent album Scaled And Icy, Intellectual Property released on the same day as Metallica’s highly anticipated new album 72 Seasons, which got the number 1 spot on the UK Top 10.
It is worth mentioning that, besides the top 10 spot on the charts, Intellectual Property has also taken the nr 3 spot on the vinyl charts & nr 2 spot on the record stores chart.
Waterparks will be hitting the road in order to properly support the release of their new album shortly, with shows taking place in the US, Europe & Australia. Check out the tour dates on the band’s website.
WE GOT OUR FIRST TOP 10 ALBUM IN THE UK THIS WEEK WITH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 🔴🔴🔴
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CONCERT REVIEW: Macklemore Celebrates New Album ‘BEN’ With Joyous Amsterdam Crowd
Macklemore, the Grammy-winning rapper known for hits such as Thrift Shop and Can’t Hold Us, brought his energetic performance to an ecstatic Amsterdam crowd last night as he celebrated the release of his new album BEN with support from Tones And I (who would also make a surprise entrance twice during the setlist of Macklemore). The concert was a non-stop party, with Macklemore impressing the audience not only through his dynamic performance but also engaging with them on a personal level, zooming in on a fan who named their cat ‘Macklemore‘, which was brought up by the rapper a multitude of times throughout the evening.
Together with Tones And I, Macklemore opened his energetic set with album-opener CHANT, a powerful and bouncy track that set the tone for the rest of the night. As fans danced and sang along to every word, Macklemore delivered a passionate performance filled with hits from his extensive catalogue as well as new tracks from the new album, whichincludes a whole bunch of features including Collett, Morray & the aforementioned Tones And I. Obviously, not all of the artists featured on the album could be there, but Macklemore didn’t let that stop him from delivering an incredible show. Having recorded videos of the artists who couldn’t be there, he seamlessly integrated those clips into his set in a way that made it feel like they were actually present on stage. The impressive use of multimedia elements didn’t stop there – during the performance, Macklemore also projected various visuals on a large LED screen behind him to enhance the overall experience for the crowd and brought along pyro-effects and confetti cannons to take the energy level up a notch.
While Macklemore’s cause for the tour was the brand new album BEN, Macklemore did not shy away from old material, with a special mention to his debut album The Heist, which was featured the most on tonight’s rather short setlist with hit singles such as Thrift Shop, the Grammy-winning Same Love, and last but most definitely not least Can’t Hold Us, which was the last song of the evening, leaving the fans on a high note.
Macklemore’s setlist was somewhat abbreviated, with only 14 songs played over the course of 90 minutes, but the speeches in-between songs added a personal touch and helped connect with the audience. Personally, I would have preferred to have more songs included in the setlist, but there’s no denying that every song that was played life was adequately brought to life with Macklemore’s signature high-energy performance style. There was a certain charm about his humble and gracious stage presence as well – despite being a Grammy-winning artist with millions of fans around the world, Macklemore maintained a down-to-earth vibe.
Macklemore’s show is not our ordinary concert or genre for that matter, as we’re usually found at rock, metal and more alternative shows, but Macklemore’s performance gave off Twenty One Pilots vibes to us, which is a huge compliment in our book. Accompanied by an outstanding band and backup dancers, Macklemore left the audience buzzing with excitement from start to finish.
In conclusion, Macklemore’s recent tour was an impressive showcase of his versatile performance style, highlighted by the seamless integration of multimedia elements and the use of pyro-effects, confetti cannons, and LED projections. His music translates very well to a live audience and Macklemore impressed with his vocals, and the maintaining of the vocals throughout the evening even with the excessive jumping around on stage.
Get a glimpse of what the experience was like at a Macklemore show by checking out photos of his Amsterdam show below.
FEATURE: Girlfriends Are Here For The Pop-Punk Fans New & Old Alike
In the midst of an emo revival, girlfriends have done their part in revitalizing the pop-punk you used to love (or still do) when you grew up. Listing bands like Blink-182, Green Day, and Sum 41 as influences, girlfriends infuses their music with catchy melodies, driving guitar riffs, and energetic drum beats that are impossible not to tap your foot to. Their music takes listeners on a nostalgic journey back to the early 2000s while simultaneously infusing it with their unique style and flair. Girlfriends have managed to create a perfect blend of old and new through their music, attracting fans who yearn for the pop-punk era of the past while also attracting younger listeners who are discovering the genre for the first time.
Girlfriends are currently on tour with the iconic Avril Lavigne, playing massive shows all across Europe and winning over hearts left and right with a performance that is pure pop-punk energy. Fans of pop-punk music who crave the nostalgic beats and energy of the genre will definitely not want to miss girlfriends‘ electrifying shows, where they showcase their uncanny ability to capture the essence of pop-punk while infusing it with their own unique style.
Prior to the performance, we sat down with the duo, consisting of Travis Mills and Nick Gross, to discuss their music, influences, experiences on tour with Avril Lavigne and their upcoming EP, which includes the two already released singles Over My Dead Body & Life’s A Brittany. This interview will be with you shortly but for now, we’d love to get the word out about their energetic performance and to give you a glimpse of their liveshow through the lens, as captured by Eva van den Bosch.
