New releases worth checking out this week (3/1/24)
Here are some of this week's releases worthy of your attention.
Fun fact: Today, March 1st, marks the 30th anniversary of Nirvana’s last live performance. Just weeks before the devastating loss of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana's European tour took a dark turn, culminating in a final, omen-filled performance on March 1, 1994, at Terminal 1 in Munich, Germany. You can read more about it here.
New releases
This week, the music scene sees some fresh releases that are worthy of your eyes and ears. From emerging artists to mainstay icons, let’s dive into the latest tracks and music videos making waves, and maybe you’ll end up finding your next favorite tune. So in no particular order, let's get right into it.
Knox — “Me, Myself, & Your Eyes”
Belmont — “All Bite”
Chicago rock band Belmont released their powerful new single "All Bite," the first taste of their upcoming album Liminal (due April 12th on Pure Noise). The song, described by vocalist Taz Johnson as "a message to put your money where your mouth is," encourages listeners to take action and build themselves up.
Knocked Loose — “Blinding Faith”
The band has announced that they will release their new album You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To on May 10th. Pre-orders can be made here.
Bring Me The Horizon - “Kool-Aid”
Bring Me The Horizon dropped their powerful track "Kool-Aid" nearly two months ago, but they’ve finally released the music video for it.
twenty one pilots - “Overcomplicated”
In tandem with announcing their highly anticipated seventh studio album, Clancy, arriving May 17th on Fueled By Ramen, twenty one pilots have unveiled the album's lead single.
Fall Out Boy drop music video for “So Much (For) Stardust” featuring Jimmy Butler
Charli XCX - “Von dutch”
British pop powerhouse Charli XCX has finally unleashed the music video for "Von Dutch," the track she's been hinting at for weeks. The song serves as the lead single for her upcoming 15-track album, Brat, which is set to drop this summer.
Phem - “Cheerleader” ft. Waterparks
Phem on working with Waterparks frontman Awsten Knight: “It came together pretty organically.. i posted a snippet of me singing the song on my insta and then awsten hit me up about it.. he said he really liked it.. which was like the biggest compliment in the world. waterparks had already had me on both their US and European tour, so it was cool to finally make some art together.. he’s unbelievable in so many ways. i really look up to him as an artist and songwriter.. he inspires me to push myself and keep improving. he’s the real deal… it’s an honor to have him on my song.”
Bully – “Atom Bomb”
Thornhill - “Obsession”
Set It Off - “Fake Ass Friends”
Paramore - “Thick Skull” music video
Paramore released a music video for the closing track off of their latest This Is Why album titled “Thick Skull”. The video was directed by Turnstile’s Brendan Yates.
Sophie Powers - “Obsessed”
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