News you may have missed! (12/19/21)
Houston Calls: Where are they now? + Will pop punk continue to grow? + Avril taps into pop punk legends for new album + MORE
What’s up, everyone? Welcome to another scene mailer. This week was a little slow overall when it comes to new releases and news. But here’s what we came up with for you!
Where are they now? Houston Calls
Nothing like getting to sit down with one of your favorite pop punk heroes. This week, Bailey and Tyler were lucky enough to be joined by Tom Keiger, lead singer of the early 2000s New Jersey pop punk band Houston Calls.
In 2003, Houston Calls signed to Rushmore Records, the sister label of the iconic Drive-Thru Records. Following the band’s signing, they released their debut album A Collection of Short Stories which would wind up becoming an album staple for many now 30-something-year-old pop punk fans.
The three of them dive into the early beginnings of Houston Calls, the making of the band’s debut album, the s-s-s-story behind “Bob and Bonnie”, what it was like to be on one of the most influential record labels the scene has ever had, how and why the band broke up, and where the band and Tom are today.
Will there be a reunion? You know Tyler asked this one. To find out, hit that play button and let’s re-live some nostalgia together.
Listen to this week’s episode here.
News you may have missed
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Korn have announced tour dates for 2022 with Chevelle and Code Orange
Unsilent Night festival to make its return after six-year hiatus
Watch Turnstile make late-night TV debut on Late Night With Seth Meyers
Avril Lavigne on tapping into blink-182, Green Day, NOFX influences for new album
Avril Lavigne has announced plans to make a “Sk8er Boi” movie
Avril Lavigne hails Olivia Rodrigo for reviving “rock’n’roll in the charts”
These Top Songwriters Reveal How They Scored Hot 100 No. 1 Hits
Taylor Swift Must Face Trial in ‘Shake It Off’ Copyright Lawsuit
Vagrant doing 25th anniversary shows w/ Dashboard Confessional, TGUK, Thrice, more
Will Hoge touring with Thursday's Geoff Rickly; Cursive touring with No Devotion
William Ryan Key has signed to Equal Vision Records, released new song and announced new EP
Green Day celebrate 30th anniversary of second album Kerplunk!
grandson announces headline tour, plus dates supporting Imagine Dragons and Avril Lavigne
Papa Roach Announce 2022 Tour With Hollywood Undead + Bad Wolves
No New Rock or Metal Album Made Billboard's Year-End 200 List
COVID-19’s genetic code has been turned into song, available to buy as NFTs
Music venues and nightclubs “on the brink of collapse” and demand “immediate” government action
New and notable songs, videos and albums out this week
William Ryan Key drops new song “Face in a Frame”
Dashboard Confessional released a video for “Here’s to Moving On”
Underoath’s Spencer Chamberlain released new song called “Neck High” from solo project slo/tide
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