Today, UK band The Nightmares have released their debut album Séance, out on Equal Vision Records and Venn Records (UK/EU). Centered around recurring themes of death, love and mourning, The Nightmares create a dark, yet hopeful sound blending noir-pop, post-punk, goth, and alternative. A life-changing experience with the other side inspired what would become the ten tracks on Séance, resulting an infectious and powerful debut album, conveying a message of paranormal love and supernatural fear.

To celebrate the release, the band has shared a music video for “Murder Season” which features guest vocals from Creeper’s Will Gould. The synth-driven track is dark and bright at once, deriving from bands like AFI and The Cure, speaking through lyrics of want and regret. […]

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Today, Kentucky based post-hardcore quintet Picturesque released their fiery new single & video “Strange Habits”, which will appear on their newly announced six track EP IYKYK (‘if you know, you know’) due out April 21st on Equal Vision Records. You can stream the song here and view the official music video here. This new single is a follow up to last month’s “Hopeless”, which marked the return of the band after a several year hiatus following their critically acclaimed sophomore LP Do You Feel O.K?. Born out of a post-hardcore scene that’s often characterized more by aggression than accessibility, the five-piece steadfastly refuse to be boxed or pigeonholed, and they’re set on embracing musical tropes not traditionally associated with heavy […]

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Alabama metalcore warriors GIDEON — drummer Jake Smelley, vocalist Daniel McWhorter, guitarist/vocalist Tyler Riley, and bassist Caleb DeRusha — have released their new album MORE POWER. MORE PAIN today. Purchase your copy here.

“This record is every side of Gideon forged into one. The title says it all — MORE POWER. MORE PAIN.” says DeRusha. Indeed, that song is just the start of the band’s next chapter. A self-empowering call to arms, it continues —much like the rest of the record— to redefine who and what and why Gideon are. The result is the most uncompromising reason for their existence to date.

MORE POWER. MORE PAIN. TRACK LISTING:
“Hell for a Man”
“Locked Out of Heaven”
“Push It Back”
“Too Much Is Never Enough”
“MORE POWER. MORE PAIN.”
“Take Off”
“Damned If I Do (Damned If I Don’t)”
“If You Love Me, Let Me Go”
“Off […]

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Today, UK noir-pop band The Nightmares have shared their latest single “Cursed”. The song stems from their forthcoming album Séance, set for release April 7th on Equal Vision Records and Venn Records (UK/EU). Centered around recurring themes of death, love and mourning, The Nightmares create a dark, yet hopeful sound. For the twinkling “Cursed,” the band have put together a dark video inspired by Tim Burton movies, which you can view here now.

On the song and video vocalist Adam Parslow elaborates:

“‘Cursed’ is a modern day ‘Jack & Sally’ love story. It is a song for anyone that has ever felt like life & luck are against you. It is our message to anyone that feels that way… we want you […]

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Kentucky based post-hardcore quintet Picturesque released their ambitious new single & video “Hopeless” on Equal Vision Records. You can stream the song here and view the official music video here. This release marks the return of the band after a several year hiatus following their critically acclaimed sophomore LP Do You Feel O.K?. Born out of a post-hardcore scene that’s often characterized more by aggression than accessibility, the five-piece steadfastly refuse to be boxed or pigeonholed, and they’re set on embracing musical tropes not traditionally associated with heavy music.

“Hopeless” is a reminder to fans old and new that the band is relentless in their exploration of the sonic landscape of alternative music. Colliding guitar heavy post-hardcore musings with elements of pop, hip hop and electronic music, their latest song […]

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Alabama metalcore warriors GIDEON — drummer Jake Smelley, vocalist Daniel McWhorter, guitarist/vocalist Tyler Riley, and bassist Caleb DeRusha — previously announced their new album MORE POWER. MORE PAIN. The album arrives on March 17 via Equal Vision. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the visualizer for the new single “Take Off,” which boasts a crunchy, early ’00s-inspired groove and layered vocal cadence. Watch and listen here.

“Buckle up —it’s pedal to the metal from starting line to finish line on this heavy nü metal/hip-hop-infused track. File under ‘Songs to quit your job to.’ Soon to be blasted at a drag strip near you. Hold on tight, we’re ’bout to ‘Take Off.’”

MORE POWER. MORE PAIN. TRACK LISTING:
“Hell for a Man”
“Locked Out of Heaven”
“Push It Back”
“Too Much Is Never Enough”
“MORE POWER. MORE PAIN.”
“Take Off”
“Damned If I Do (Damned If […]

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Equal Vision Records and Boston-based indie-pop quartet shallow pools are excited to present “Now Or Never,” the band’s second song for the label and an anthem that is about that fleeting “will we or won’t we” moment between two people who are interested in each other but don’t know if it will work out. Being vulnerable is hard, but life is short and the future is uncertain, so you should tell people how you feel. Watch the video for “Now Or Never” on YouTube HERE and stream the track on all platforms HERE. 

“Now Or Never” follows “Say What You Want,” another track co-written with LGBTQ+ trailblazer and PVRIS frontwoman Lynn Gunn. A powerful assertion of identity, “Say What […]

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UK band The Nightmares have announced their debut album, Séance, set for release April 7th on Equal Vision Records and Venn Records (UK/EU). Centered around recurring themes of death, love and mourning, The Nightmares create a dark, yet hopeful noir pop sound. Today, the quartet have released their anti-Valentine’s single, the fittingly-named “Heartless.” Showcasing their goth and post-punk influences, the track has a seemingly melancholic demeanor with tranquil vocals and haunting rhythms. The video for the song plays into the band’s signature black and red motif while focusing on moments of separation.

Speaking on the single, the band commented:

“Life can feel relentless… like you’re constantly fighting against the tide. And after experiencing heartbreak, it’s easy to grow cold. This can often be perceived by others as being heartless. However, the reality is […]

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Alabama metalcore warriors GIDEON — drummer Jake Smelley, vocalist Daniel McWhorter, guitarist/vocalist Tyler Riley, and bassist Caleb DeRusha — previously announced their new album MORE POWER. MORE PAIN. The album arrives on March 17 via Equal Vision. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the video for the title track — a crunchy, epic anthem build around a plate-shifting breakdown. Watch it here.

“Becoming accustomed to pain will leave you asking for more, once you see the growth it can bring,” the band states. “If you can’t turn your pain into power, then you will live your life at the bottom, dwelling in self-pity, depression, and continuing to revisit old versions of yourself. Being self-aware of your pain is a big first step to growing from the past and unlocking your true potential. Pain will always […]

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Progressive alternative quintet Hail The Sun released their new single and video “Mind Rider” on Equal Vision Records. You can watch the official video here and stream the song here. Their new single is their first release since critically acclaimed 2021 album New Age Filth. The band, consisting of Donovan Melero (vocals), Aric Garcia (guitar), John Stirrat (bass)  Shane Gann (guitar) and touring drummer Allen Casillas (who appeared on their new song) will be joining fellow luminaries The Sounds of Animals Fighting on a month long North American tour starting on Friday, January 6th.

“Mind Rider” is a musical tour de force that demonstrates the bands ability to mesh virtuosic playing with memorable songwriting. Swirling guitars and angular drumming provide a perfect backdrop for Melero’s soaring vocals, supported by a […]

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