"Love For Free"

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David Archuleta’s evolution as a person and artist are on full display with his latest music offering, “Love For Free” where he taps into the themes of growth through duality.  “Love For Free” finds David getting lost in the upbeat energy of the music while gently shedding the layers of his past that have been brought to light this year with the release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, DEVOUT HERE and embracing who he has become today in 2026.  The release will also feature an additional new track, “Better Than You,” both songs HERE produced by LEVÉ. 

“Love For Free” is about knowing your worth, not dealing with games anymore and setting boundaries. You learn and grow, and this is blossoming into someone who realizes they're not messing with other people unless it's time well spent and with people who have the right intentions and value you as a person.  While “Better Than You” is a song about reminiscing. Nostalgia of a beautiful time that once was. It's also acknowledging the delusional way of seeing someone, only highlighting the brighter days and moments, and not the ugly side and toxic dynamic that may have existed. You still can't help but miss whatever it was. Even if it isn't true how you see it in your head vs how it actually was. Says David

 

LEVÉ shares ““Love For Free” comes from a very real place in David's life, surrounding both family and friendly connections. At its core, it’s all about self-worth and boundaries. It’s a pretty bold way of refining your own standards in any relationship without getting too deep. To me, the song is very fun, and I’m excited to see the energy it brings to David’s catalog.”

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"Gonna Be Alright"

Chaser

Southern California melodic punk band CHASER return with Gonna Be Alright, a new 2-song 7” arriving May 29, 2026. Featuring a reimagined version of Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” alongside a newly reworked version of the fan-favorite “My Promise,” the release captures the uplifting spirit and emotional sincerity that have become central to the band’s identity.

While the band is still working toward its next full-length album, Gonna Be Alright serves as a special release created to bridge the gap before an extensive summer touring run across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Vinyl copies of the 7” will be available exclusively at CHASER live shows.

“We are so excited to share this release,” the band says. “While we’re not quite ready for a new full-length yet, we wanted to put something really cool out before our tours this summer. These songs came out amazing and we know people are going to sing along with them at the shows.”

The first single, CHASER’s energetic punk interpretation of Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds,” is out now. Built around soaring melodies, driving rhythms, and the band’s trademark emotional urgency, the track preserves the optimism and warmth of the original while giving it a fresh melodic punk energy.

“When my son was born, the first song I sang to him in the hospital was Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds,’” says bassist Jesse Stopnitzky. “So we reimagined it as an upbeat punk rock version, adding our thumbprint while preserving its message of positivity, hope, and unity, which are the ethos of our band and live shows. Built for summer, this high-energy nostalgic singalong is a feel-good reminder that everything’s gonna be alright. It seems we can all use some good vibes right now.”

The second track, “My Promise,” arrives May 29 alongside the official release of the 7”. Originally appearing as an acoustic song on the band’s 2010 album The Big Picture, the song has been transformed into a soaring melodic punk anthem while maintaining its deeply personal core.

“I wrote ‘My Promise’ for my daughter when she was born in 2006,” explains vocalist Mike LeDonne. “It’s a heartfelt song about protecting the ones you love and always being there to guide them through life. Twenty years later, this reimagined melodic punk version captures a new perspective on parenthood. The lyrics and message are as pure today as they were then.”

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Paul Miner at Buzzbomb Studios in Orange, California, Gonna Be Alright also showcases visually striking artwork from two celebrated artists in the punk scene: Mark De Salvo and Samuel Lucas. Each side of the 7” features completely different artistic styles while remaining connected through themes of hope, light, and positivity.

“We wanted the artwork to feel completely different from each other stylistically, while still capturing the same emotional thread,” says the band.

For “My Promise,” Mark De Salvo created a hand-painted canvas piece using warm colors against a darker palette to reflect the song’s heartfelt emotional weight. Meanwhile, Samuel Lucas brought bright, vibrant tropical imagery to “Three Little Birds,” capturing the uplifting spirit of the song while subtly paying homage to the original music video by depicting the wolf and pig as allies rather than enemies.

Homegrown in the heart of Southern California, CHASER — comprised of Mike LeDonne (vocals), Jesse Stopnitzky (bass/vocals), Bill Hockmuth (guitar), and Davey Guy (drums) — have spent years building a reputation as one of melodic punk’s most positive and emotionally resonant live acts. Since 2018, the band has toured extensively throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States, appearing at major festivals including Brakrock Eco Fest, Music 4 Cancer, Envol Macadam, Jera On Air, Punk Rock Holiday, and Punk In The Park, while completing multiple headline tours overseas.

Known for their uplifting and unifying performances, CHASER continue to connect with audiences across punk, hardcore, metal, and rock through songs rooted in resilience, sincerity, and community spirit.

With Gonna Be Alright, the band delivers exactly what its title promises: a timely reminder of hope, connection, and finding light through music together.

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Horace Pinker

Horace Pinker 
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SPLIT EP WITH THE RAGING NATHANS OUT APRIL 24; "ANOTHER WAY" SINGLE NOW STREAMING

Fresh off a run of shows capped by a high-energy appearance at FEST 23 in Gainesville, veteran punk outfit Horace Pinker are charging ahead with a new split alongside The Raging Nathans on Rad Girlfriend Records. The pre-release single, “Another Way,” is now streaming, with the EP set to drop April 24.

The band will hit the road in mid-May with The Raging Nathans, including a stop at MidWest Punkfest XIII, followed by an East Coast run in June with Celebration Summer. In August, Horace Pinker head overseas for a European tour supporting Pulley, with appearances at Brakrock, Punk Rock Holiday, and Tells Bells Festival.

Order the Horace Pinker/ The Raging Nathans Split here:

https://radgirlfriendrecords.bandcamp.com/album/split-6

Stream the new single "Another Way" here: 

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RECENT STUDIO LP NOW AND THE FUTURE AND "THREE AGAINST ME" VIDEO

WATCH: “Three Against Me” (Official Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMZk7WhK0PU

Horace Pinker have also unveiled the official video for “Three Against Me,” a standout track from their latest full-length Now and the Future, out now via People of Punk Rock Records.

Built on driving guitars, airtight rhythms, and lyrics that balance defiance with reflection, “Three Against Me” captures the essence of a band that continues to evolve without losing its core identity. The video delivers a raw, unfiltered snapshot of Horace Pinker’s signature intensity and onstage energy.

Now and the Future marks the band’s first full-length since 2011’s Local State Inertia—a return that finds them revitalized, focused, and as melodic and ferocious as ever.

“Horace Pinker returns with Now and the Future, our first full-length since 2011,” the band shares. “Driven by punchy rhythms, sharp melodies, and our signature energy, the record reflects how we continue to evolve while staying true to our punk roots.”

Recorded at Bombshelter Recording Studio in Chicago with producer/engineer Dan Precision (Rise Against, 88 Fingers Louie), the album highlights the chemistry between Scott Eastman (guitar/vocals), Bryan Jones (drums), and Greg Mytych (bass/vocals). From the adrenaline rush of “Three Against Me” to the melodic hardcore punch of “Call It a Day,” the LP reinforces the band’s decades-long commitment to urgency, honesty, and craft.

The album features cover art by JP Flexner (Beach Slang), further underscoring its balance of grit, melody, and emotional weight. Confident and uncompromising, Now and the Future captures everything that has kept Horace Pinker a global touring force for more than three decades.

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"Hold Tight"

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and garage-pop mainstay Palmyra Delran returns with her latest digital single, “Hold Tight,” a vibrant reinterpretation of the 1960s hit by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich. Backed by her band The Doppel Gang, Delran delivers a version that leans into the song’s raw textures—buzzing guitars, crashing tambourine, and all—while injecting it with her signature punch and personality.

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Driven by fuzzed-out guitar tones and a gloriously over-the-top tambourine, “Hold Tight” captures the spirit of the original while dialing up the grit and immediacy. It’s a natural fit for Delran, whose career has long balanced reverence for classic pop with a love of distortion, hooks, and attitude.

“‘Hold Tight’… is one of those songs that I don’t remember hearing for the first time. I think I just always knew it,” says Delran. “The standout bits for me are that beautiful fuzzy guitar and the tambourine… Nothing brings the mayhem like a loud and sloppy tambourine. As far as the fuzzy guitar, I think that’s the sound of brain cells frying—in a good way.”

With The Doppel Gang providing a tight, driving backbone, Delran’s version feels both faithful and freshly unhinged—celebrating the chaos that made the original so enduring.

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David J

A new album from David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) entitled, Tracks From the Attic Revisited is confirmed for release on May 22 from Independent Project Records (IPR) and will be available in black or gold colored vinyl, CD, and all digital formats and can be pre-saved here. The first single from the album, “If Muzak Be the Junk Food of Love,” will be available April 15 and can be preordered here.

Reshaped, sometimes rewritten, and now reinterpreted with a full band, the ten tracks that make up Tracks From the Attic Revisited are culled from the 37(!)-track home recordings on Tracks From the Attic released in 2024, also from IPR. These new, fully fleshed out versions are an arresting distillation of David J’s eclectic taste which includes late ‘70s New Wave, a lifelong love of classic country music, and Nick Drake-like romanticism.

“The 2024 demos tracks that became Tracks From the Attic were like neglected little seeds that had been set aside, or fallen on fallow land,” said David J. “They’ve since been gathered up, nurtured, tended and brought back to life as little buds for Tracks From the Attic Revisited. Now this is the bloom.” 

When he first went digging through boxes of old tapes, David J didn’t yet know that he was about to embark on a long, fruitful conversation with his own past, present, and even future self. As he uncovered demos recorded over some four decades, he noticed that some songs were asking him to get reacquainted with them. He eventually complied, approaching material that sometimes he had no recollection of having written as when producing another artist’s music.

The old home recordings became new demos for Revisited: ideas reworked and sometimes radically transformed, lyrics adjusted when they showed a potential to narrate life in the not-so-roaring 2020s. Thus reshaped, the songs were shared with a stellar combo that convened in the studio to breathe new life into them. Some are virtually unrecognizable, while some have kept their original form and charm intact – just developed and grown through the experience that comes with years of music making.

Where the original Tracks From the Attic invited listeners to be present in the room as a young singer-songwriter found his own way (wandering in the fields of experimentation and collecting the meanderings that followed), the new album puts us in front of an artist who has honed his craft and mastered the art of pruning. Indeed, David J compares the making of Tracks From the Attic Revisited to the tending of a garden.

Recorded at Ear Gallery Music in Los Angeles and produced by David J, Tracks From the Attic Revisited musicians include David J (vocals, acoustic guitar), Jason Roberts (Spoon, Daniel Johnston) (guitar), Jon Bernstein (piano, organ), Tony Green (bass), David Raven (Steve Earle, Keith Richards, Lucinda Williams, etc.) (drums), Dan Clucas (trumpet), Robert “Smokey” Miles (Bob Dylan) (accordion), John Courage (lap steel) and Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction) (congas).

Known for their unique musical sensibilities and extraordinary artwork & design, Independent Project Records is a favorite of record collectors and music fans alike for their bespoke packaging and attention to detail. Grammy-nominated founder Bruce Licher’s graphic design and his hand-letterpress packaging have been a mainstay in music circles since 1982’s Tragic Figures from Savage Republic. Since that time, the label has released seminal albums and singles from artists as diverse as Savage Republic, Alison’s Halo, Human Hands, Kommunity FK, Camper Van Beethoven, Scenic, For Against, Deception Bay, Half String, Autumnfair, The Dentists, Tone, WOO, Stereolab and more. Since the label’s relaunch in 2020, IPR has released new music, lost albums, reissues with bonus tracks on digital, compact disc and vinyl formats for a variety of artists including A Produce, Afterimage, Alison Clancy, David J, Half String, Bruce Licher, Greg Lisher, Jeffrey Runnings, The Ophelias, Red Temple Spirits, Savage Republic, Scenic, Shiva Burlesque, Springhouse, Torn Boys, WOO and multiple various artist compilations. Coming up in 2026 are new titles and expanded reissues from David J, Driveway Ceiling, Kommunity FK, Middle Class and more.

 

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Hump Day & Chill

Kesha is having a great run presently with her hit album Period and a sold out tour, it's the comeback story everyone loves.

Today however we are going to Hump Day & Chill to her being an outspoken individual with a wicked sense of humor.

Seems like the Cretins in the White House decided to use her song Blow for a video of bombings. Yep, pretty repellent.

Thus she Tweeted this gem to them:

"Stop using my music, perverts" 

Ha ha ha ha ha! Think about it, but not too much...

Hump Day & Chill!

Kesha on IG -

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"We Got The Beat"

The Go-Go's

"Go-go music really makes us dance

Do the pony puts us in a trance
Do the watusi just give us a chance
That's when we fall in line

'Cause we got the beat
We got the beat
We got the beat, yeah
We got it" - The Go-Go's, We Got Beat

The Go-Go's is one of my all time favorite bands. Their Freshman album Beauty and the Beat 1981 contained the fun times anthem We Got The Beat. It's still a dance staple today.

Get the beat this weekend...TGIF!

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The Sh-Booms!

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Orlando’s premier soul-rocking nonet The Sh-Booms return on February 18th with “This Is a Test,” their first new recorded music since 2019 and the title track from their forthcoming EP This Is a Test. The EP will be released digitally and as a limited-run 12” vinyl, available at the band’s upcoming Florida release shows this March and everywhere else on March 10.

“This Is a Test,” says bandleader and bassist Alfred Ruiz, “is a sci-fi vision of two astronauts on a collision course in the cosmic ocean. As they delve into the great unknown they enter euphoric intergalactic love — but a treacherous mission may lay waste to the path forward. This is a test… now hold your breath.”

Clocking in at over six and a half minutes, the title track signals a bold creative shift. Blending New Wave textures, post-punk lock-grooves, funk-driven vocoder passages, and widescreen space-rock builds, the song captures the emotional push and pull of new love with cinematic scale and dancefloor urgency. Produced by Grammy-nominated engineer Alan Armitage (Boyz II Men) at his Orlando studio The Snake Arcade, and mastered by Grammy Award-winner Emily Lazar (Beck, Vampire Weekend, Minus the Bear) at The Lodge Mastering in New York, the single marks a major sonic expansion for the band.

EP Vinyl Release Shows

March 6 — Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub
March 7 — Tampa, FL @ Crowbar

PRE-SAVE: https://thesh-booms.hearnow.com/ 

The Sh-Booms Online

Website: http://www.theshbooms.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theShBooms
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4X3GFK3iSoUhRuut03VwCr

The Sound Of Music

Courtney Love

The studio is alive with The Sound Of Music...

"Yes" Minions it looks like Courtney Love is back in the studio making music.

She has been posting photos of herself of late in Los Angeles all over her Instagram feed.

Most notably one outside of Sunset Sound Studios, and even more notable inside said studio.

New music by Courtney Love? I'm all in! 

Put that on my list of things I'm looking forward to this year!!!

Have a grrreat week!

Courtney on IG -

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Enjoy The Music!

"And when the music starts, I never wanna stop, It's gonna drive me crazy" - Madonna, Music

"Don't let life get me down, Catch a hold of my blues and just play them, I got the music in me" - Kiki Dee, I Got The Music In Me

"And you can tell everybody this is your song" - Elton John, Your Song

"To say goodbye, my love, That radio song" - REM, Radio Song

"Play that funky music, white boy, Lay down the boogie and play that funky music till you die" - Wild Cherry, Play That Funky Music 

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"A Place In Time"

Long Island, NY — Progressive rock quartet Dhärä return today with their expansive new single “A PLACE IN TIME, (the entities, divided)”, offering the next glimpse into their forthcoming full-length album Elemental Four, arriving January 11, 2026.

Known for their immersive instrumental storytelling and dynamic compositions, Dhärä continue to push beyond strict genre boundaries on “A PLACE IN TIME, (the entities, divided).” The track unfolds with patience and atmosphere before erupting into driving rhythms, soaring guitar interplay, and a powerful sense of momentum—highlighting the band’s signature balance between precision, emotion, and scale.

The band shares: "This is the opening of our concept album Elemental Four. "A PLACE IN TIME, (the entities, divided)" introduces many themes that are heard throughout the album. This album is also a concert movie that features five ballerinas who perform modern lyrical dance to the music. Elemental Four is a journey of four entities whose world is shaken by a meteor which threatens their existence. They are separated by a great earthquake, and the only path to saving the planet and themselves is to unify and summon The Conduit, whose power can hopefully vanquish the threat."

Stream the new single here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/dhr1/dhr-2 

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/bgegZtzrjJM?si=jRY9wnZdPoorjL5m

Pre-save the album here:  https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/dhr1/elemental-four

Since forming in 2015, Dhärä have been steadily carving out a distinct voice within progressive and instrumental rock. Based in Long Island, New York, the band has released an EP, standalone singles, eclectic music videos, and even a coordinated custom light show—embracing a fully DIY ethos from recording and production to visuals and live presentation. This new single marks another step forward in what the band describes as only the beginning.

Critics have consistently praised Dhärä for their virtuosity, atmosphere, and cinematic approach:

“The way the song is sort of divided into two parts is really interesting, with a skyrocketing shift in dynamic and tempo about halfway through… There’s also a little bit more prog in Dhärä’s DNA, which might make people think more of projects like Skyharbor or The Helix Nebula.”
— Michael Whiteside, Deputy Editor, Fecking Bahamas

“The guitars in this track create an absolutely captivating atmosphere and an inspiring arrangement… irresistible riffs and melodies unfold, combined with intense drive and concentrated energy.”
— Indie Tapes Blog/Playlist

“Playful and versatile… incredible virtuosity… epic and exciting instrumental progressive rock without needing any vocals.”
— Zona Emergente

“Let the melody of this song sweep you away… a dreamlike opening that gradually envelops us in a tinkling, atmospheric soundscape.”
— End Sessions MX

“Awesome guitar work and spirit that captures a bit of a cinematic and melancholic atmosphere.”
— We All Want Someone To Shout For

Dhärä is comprised of four distinct creative voices whose differences fuel their sound: Chris Rodriguez (drums), Austin Sandick (guitar), Kay Tyagi (guitar), and Ryan DiPietrantonio (bass). Together, they focus on building immersive atmospheres while always serving the song—embracing instrumental music as a limitless medium for exploration and expression.

“A PLACE IN TIME, (the entities, divided)” is available now on all major platforms. Elemental Four arrives January 11, 2026. 

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"Burn The Time Away"

Wanted Noise

Pacific Beach punk mainstays Wanted Noise are kicking off 2026 early with their explosive new single “Burn The Time Away,” out January 6. The track marks the first taste of the band’s upcoming studio album Easy Listening and adds a deeper emotional punch to their signature skate-punk, surf-punk, SoCal-bred sound.

Formed in 2014, Wanted Noise have carved out their own lane within Southern California’s alternative music scene, blending high-energy punk with the genre-blurring influences that first defined them. The band has performed everywhere from Baja, Mexico up the U.S. West Coast to Vancouver, Canada, and across to Arizona and Colorado—sharing stages with The Ataris, Punk Rock Karaoke, and appearing at the 2025 Punk Rock Rodeo headlined by Guttermouth. In recent years they launched their own DIY touring concept, “Hit the Slopes, Hit the Stage,” a punk-rock snowboarding tour that pushes their dream of combining music, surf trips, and mountain weekends into a full-time reality.

The band first earned critical attention with their 2017 release Plate Lunch. In a 2020 San Diego Reader feature, journalist Dryw Keltz described Wanted Noise as “a throwback to the free-for-all attitude that bands such as The Minutemen personified,” noting that while their songs sit comfortably under the punk umbrella, “the influences at play are what set them apart.” Guitarist/vocalist Suri Sherman likened the record’s multi-genre personality to “a plate lunch where you’ve got your beans, meat, and veggies… a little sampler of everything.”

After releasing their skate-punk driven album Next Generation in 2022, Wanted Noise are now gearing up for Easy Listening, their most fully realized project to date.

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Bandcamp: wantednoise.bandcamp.com