Category: Listen Up
Charli XCX: “London Queen”
In anticipation of the December 16 release of her sophomore album, Sucker, pop singer Charli XCX has released a new single. The single, “London Queen,” is inspired by the Ramones, according to Charli. The pop punk song was produced by Justin Raisen, who has also worked with other talents such as Theophilus London and Sky Ferreira. Her second studio album, Sucker,…
Listen: Angels & Airwaves: “Paralyzed”
Angels & Airwaves (vocalist/guitarist Tom DeLonge of Blink-182’s other band) are out with their new song, “Paralyzed,” off of their upcoming fifth album, The Dream Walker. It wouldn’t be an AVA release if it didn’t include a massive amount of other mixed media releases along with it. In addition to the record, we can look forward to an animated short…
Lorde: “Yellow Flicker Beat”
Yesterday, Lorde released the first hint of new music since her debut album, Pure Heroine. The latest single will be featured on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay—Part One soundtrack. With a heavy touring schedule, Lorde hasn’t had much time in the studio since the release of her first album, and with only one full-length album, fans…
Catch a “Heatwave” with Diarrhea Planet’s New Song
Nashville band Diarrhea Planet recently dropped a new track in preparation for their upcoming album, Aliens in the Outfield. The song, “Heatwave,” is a truly hot three minutes full of alternating beats. The song starts off with the signature DP medley of guitars that’ll make you feel as if you stepped into a rock stadium. The song continues…
Up and Coming: Jesse Gimbel
Jesse Gimbel is a indie rocker based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where his studio “is the real deal” – his parent’s basement. He is a multi-talented, self-declared audio nerd and has worked with many musicians on projects of their own. Recently, he released his single, “Don’t Get Comfortable.” The single comes off of Gimbel’s first solo…
ADD THESE…to Your Next Party Playlist
Although it may not be tough to part ways with your typical party music, it’s always nice to add fresh music to a party playlist to keep the hype. Many listen to different genres of music, but it is safe to say — at least I hope it is — that no one is dancing…
Listen: Charli XCX: ‘Break The Rules’
Our favorite pop diva has done it again. Charli XCX just gets better and better. Check out her punky new track streaming below!
Song Premiere: Ugly Kids Club: “Good Love”
Check out our exclusive song premiere of Ugly Kids Club‘s newest track, “Good Love,” from their upcoming EP Head Games, out September 30!
Song Premiere: ArchiveX: “Drink the Water”
Check it out! Anonymous artist ArchiveX has shared with us an exclusive song premiere of his track “Drink the Water,” and we’re nice, so we are going to go ahead and pass it along to you. “Drink the Water” is the second track from ArchiveX’s debut album, Some Ungodly Hour. Be warned: This track is basically what…
Listen: Austra: “American Science” cover
Canadian-based Austra have released a cover of Duran Duran’s “American Science,” and it’s perfect and fresh and…so Austra. The single comes from the upcoming Duran Duran tribute, Making Patterns Rhyme: a tribute to Duran Duran, out in August. We are of the belief that covers should be more like reinterpretations of songs – otherwise, what’s the point? Remaking a song…