How would you define The Wild Feathers? Some may immediately check a box for Americana –and they wouldn't be wrong. Others may lean on a version of rock: country-rock, folk-rock, heartland rock. They'd all be right, too. Blues? A Southern flare? Occasional punk attitude? It's all in there. Now, it's time to hop on the bus and sing along.

The longtime Nashville band returns this year with Sirens, a new LP of road-worn, sharply-woven tales chronicling a life worth living, love worth holding and the hard-earned lessons found along the ride.

"As a band, we feel like Sirens has captured the musicality of the band more than any other record. In a time where there are very few bands in general, this album sounds like 5 people creating a collective vibe. Where each member has moments to shine and can't be replicated without the time, place and personnel"

To cut the follow-up to 2021 album Alvarado –the band's debut on independent label New West Records– The Wild Feathers decamped from Music City, U.S.A., to Los Angeles for sessions with producer Shooter Jennings (known for his work with Brandi Carlile, Turnpike Troubadours and Tanya Tucker, among others) at Dave's Room in North Hollywood.

Listen intently and without genre in mind. Because when the so-called Sirens make their sound on this new album, don't worry about how to define it. Just enjoy the ride.

The Veer Union have released new single Empirical on Rock Shop Records. The song is the first track from their upcoming album Welcome To Dystopia, which is slated to be released in the 4th quarter of this year. Empirical is a plea for us to not lose our humanity in the face of an overwhelming amount of rapidly advancing technology that threatens to take over our lives - if we let it.

The band says "As we face innovation and the rapid advancement of technology, we in The Veer Union retain a profound sense of hope that humanity unites in its pursuit of freedom and individualism, continuing to champion the spirit that drives us to overcome challenges and strive for a brighter future."

The Veer Union is a Vancouver, BC, Canada Hard Rock/Metal band that released their 1st album independently in 2006. They landed a record deal with Universal Records USA in 2008 and garnered their 1st Top 10 Active Rock Radio Single with their critically acclaimed song Seasons in the US and Canada. Since then The Veer Union has amassed 350,000+ social media followers and has collectively sold over 200,000 Albums and has over 180 Million Streams Worldwide. They have achieved 12 Top 40 Singles on the Billboard Rock Radio Charts, and have 10 million cumulative video views on YouTube.

The Veer Union is known for their dynamic live shows that have seen them regularly playing over 100+ shows per year - opening for RED, Puddle Of Mudd, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Hinder, Saliva and Alesana, among others.  A spring 2025 North American Tour is planned with dates to be announced in the 1st quarter.

Her Leather Jacket has released their latest EP, The House That Chaos Built, a dynamic, blazing collection blending pop-punk and alt-rock swagger. This EP sets the rock scene ablaze and marks a bold new endeavor for the band, experimenting with powerful musical genres and demonstrating their lyrical growth. The House That Chaos Built is available to stream and download on all digital platforms.

The House That Chaos Built explores themes of self-improvement, love, and personal moments, drawing inspiration from the band's past while pushing musical boundaries to create an eccentric sound. The hook-heavy melodies and infectious choruses on the record were brought to life by producer Aaron Gillespie of Underoath and The Almost. "Working with Aaron on this EP was outrageous," the band shares. "He's versatile, and it comes naturally. He really helped break through our barriers on this one." The EP features previously released singles Cloud 9, a rock love anthem, Ever Been, a fan favorite featuring Gillespie on vocals, Cut Me Up, an emotionally charged track about feeling inadequate, and Famous, an introspective song highlighting the emotional toll of trying to make it in the music industry. Additionally, the EP includes an unreleased track, Nirvana and Cigarettes. This nostalgic song captures their cheerful, carefree childhood years. "Nirvana and Cigarettes is such a fun, reminiscent song about the simpler days as kids," they explain. "Just you and your friends hanging out without a single worry in the world!" The House That Chaos Built was mixed by Matt Huber (Smallpools, Boys Like Girls) and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Adam Grover, who has worked with icons like Green Day and Zach Bryan. With talented assistance from these creatives, Her Leather Jacket promises a high-quality listening experience.

Based in East Nashville, Her Leather Jacket is rapidly gaining recognition for its fusion of pop-punk and alt-rock. The band has shared the stage with artists like The Almost, Emery, and Smallpools, has received praise from New Noise Magazine, antiMusic, and Kill The Music, and has garnered over 1.2 million streams on Spotify. Having previously found success in country music, lead singer Manny Blu was inspired to create a band with the music he envisioned since his move to Nashville in 2018. Blu found the perfect match in drummer Wes Snyder. Influenced by iconic bands like Blink-182, The All-American Rejects, and All Time Low, the duo's debut self-titled EP, released in Fall 2023, embraced the pop-punk genre. Now, in 2024, Her Leather Jacket enters their 'Fuck You' Era with a long-awaited chaotic new EP. The band's mission appears evident: "Make good fucking music and have a good fucking time."

Join Her Leather Jacket on their captivating musical endeavors by streaming The House That Chaos Built on all digital platforms. Stay updated on their latest news and upcoming shows by following them on Instagram @HerLeatherJacketOfficial and visiting their website, HerLeatherJacket.com.

Indie rock band Saint Social has released their latest single, Holiday Forever, addressing the idea of embracing one's entire self and finding bliss despite past anguish. The track serves as the closer to their upcoming full-length album. Stream and download Holiday Forever now on all platforms worldwide.

With vivid, imaginative lyrics alongside the band's distinct blend of pop, rock, and synth elements, the song showcases the bright side of their catalog and strives to instill listeners with the same jittery excitement as going on an actual holiday. "Holiday Forever marks the culmination of the narrative arc on our upcoming full-length album," explains lead singer Quinn Erwin, who wrote and co-produced the track. The single also plays as an anthesis to the power-centric opening track, Swagger, released earlier this year, and represents the band's beachier and sweeter side. The songs showcase two sides of the Saint Social coin, and both feature the lyrical motif of the tiger. "Holiday Forever speaks to the healing and ultimate joy of being embraced for everything a person embodies. It also conveys the thought that heartache can add up to something good in the end." The unabashedly, earnest celebratory track was mixed and co-produced by Hunter West (Little Image, The New Respects, Mountains Like Wax) and mastered by Joe Causey (Underoath, Switchfoot, The Dandy Warhols) at Voyager Mastering.

Hailing from the Gulf Coast, Saint Social is an indie rock band comprised of lifelong friends Quinn Erwin, Bryan Bourque, and Justin Gollott. The group’s contrastive sound comes from their individual life experiences and struggles. The trio credits their lifelong friendship and devotion as the catalyst behind their band’s success despite being spread across three Southern cities from the Mississippi Gulf Coast to the Florida Panhandle and Birmingham, Alabama. While Bourque and Gollott balanced professional careers and local band gigs, vocalist Quinn Erwin had previously found success with his band Afterlife Parade in licensing placements for film and TV shows on MTV, Netflix, and Hulu, as well as in commercial spots in Super Bowl LIII and BMW. The band pulls on influences from bands like The Killers, Kings of Leon, The Strokes, U2, and Coldplay while adding their twists of talent. Their music has been featured on antiMusic, Kill The Music, Melodic Magazine, and more.

The lyrics and imagery of Holiday Forever are some of the wildest of the batch, further emphasizing the song's unabashedly joyful and carefree spirit. Embodying the band's desire to share this upbeat, summer-ready track with their fans, you can stream Holiday Forever on all platforms worldwide and keep up with the band on their Instagram @SaintSocialOfficial and TikTok @saintsocial.

Ways In Waves is the brainchild of Brian Raine, a multi-instrumentalist and music producer living out of Edmonton, Alberta. His project combines aspects of rock, art-pop, and electronic music together into a mixture that propels the listener through controlled chaos. 

The song Ovum Nova initially began as a project with the YouTuber known as Polyphonic who also created the music video for the band's last single Who In War. Noah of Polyphonic is an incredibly prolific visual artist, and for years now he's been making album covers for bands that don't exist. Brian and Noah thought it would be fun to put music to these, and Ovum Nova actually began as a single from one of these fake bands called The Ptarmigans. 

For Brian, it's amusing that it almost feels like he's stealing from the fake band, The Ptarmigans, somehow in releasing this song. It really felt like he was able to harness a different element of his creativity given this slightly absurd premise. 

"Oftentimes, when I've had to confront grief in my life, I've found that it's tough to put your finger on how it's going to manifest, when it's going to show its face, and how to deal with it," says songwriter Brian Raine. "To have coherent words expressing this just seemed so antithetical to the ethos of this song. And so I made Ovum Nova into an incoherent expression of grief. The lyrics speak about futures that could have been, the futile process of seeking solace and not finding it, all within the mood of being trapped at a house party in a thunderstorm. Counter-intuitively, the song is very energetic, and one of the more punk influenced things I've written, which serves as a sort of facade for these very sad lyrics to hide behind."

Listen to Ovum Nova here and watch the official video clicking on the image.

In a world where vulnerability meets the energetic rhythms of rock and pop punk, emerging artist Her Leather Jacket unveils an upbeat and emotionally charged track titled Cut Me Up. This heart-wrenching banger dives deep into the universal theme of not feeling enough for a partner who loves you immensely. With catchy melodies, driving guitar riffs, and impassioned vocals, Cut Me Up captures the tumultuous journey of self-doubt and insecurity within relationships. Cut Me Up is available to stream and download on all platforms.

Drawing from personal experiences, Her Leather Jacket pours their heart into every chord and lyric of Cut Me Up. The song's poignant lyrics, written by Aaron Gillespie (of Underoath and The Almost) and Cameron Walker (of Twin XL), explore the inner turmoil of feeling unworthy despite being showered with affection. Through anthemic choruses and introspective verses, listeners are invited to delve into the complexities of love, feeling exposed, and self-worth. "For us, the song is about someone questioning if they are good enough for their partner, and at the end of the day, they are there with an overwhelming, staggering kind of love," the band shared in a statement. Cut Me Up is a cathartic release for anyone who has grappled with feelings of inadequacy in relationships. Its relatable lyrics and infectious energy resonate with listeners, offering solace and solidarity in moments of doubt. With its dynamic instrumentation and emotive delivery, the track encapsulates the essence of pop punk while delivering a powerful message of self-acceptance and growth. Cut Me Up was produced by Aaron Gillespie, mixed by Matt Huber (Smallpools, Boys Like Girls), and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Adam Grover (Green Day, Zach Bryan). Ethan Howard was brought in as the drum recording engineer.

Hailing from East Nashville, Her Leather Jacket is swiftly making waves as a dynamic duo, seamlessly blending elements of pop-punk and alternative rock in their music. Lead singer Manny Blu, who had previously made his mark in country music, felt compelled to explore his musical vision upon relocating to Nashville in 2018. It was here that he crossed paths with drummer Wes Snyder, forming a partnership that would ignite their creative journey. Drawing inspiration from iconic bands like Blink-182, The All-American Rejects, and All Time Low, Her Leather Jacket unleashed their debut self-titled EP in the fall of 2023, embracing the vibrant energy of post-pop punk. In 2024, they are embarking on their 'Fuck You' era with an EP that promises to be both eagerly anticipated and chaotically epic. At the heart of Her Leather Jacket's ethos lies a simple yet important mantra: "Make good fucking music and have a good fucking time."

Cut Me Up marks the fourth single from their new EP, The House That Chaos Built, set for release this summer. Keep up with Her Leather Jacket and their upcoming shows by following their Instagram @HerLeatherJacketOfficial and visiting their website HerLeatherJacket.com.

Blace has released his first official single, Crash and Burn, a pop-punk-inspired track delving into themes of emotional chaos during a relationship. Crash and Burn is available now to stream and download everywhere.

Crash and Burn combines a punk rock edge with emotionally vulnerable lyrics to create a unique and passionate rock piece. Pulling from his real-life experiences regarding the decision to stay in a tough relationship, Blace dives deep in hopes of reaching an audience that has been through something similar. The track opens with enticing vocals and powerful lyrics and then quickly explodes into a high-energy call-and-response style chorus. The single is reminiscent of the early 2000s pop-punk/emo scene, parallel to the sounds of My Chemical Romance and Taking Back Sunday. "Crash and Burn was a song I wrote a few years ago," says Blace. "This is a special song, and I knew I wanted to release it. It is very relatable in the sense that lots of people have experienced or are still experiencing being in with someone who makes their life harder. And even though they are in turmoil, they still choose to stick around."

With an artist moniker that pays homage to iconic figures of rock and roll, Blackie Lawless (of W.A.S.P.) and Ace Frehley (of KISS), Blace officially began his music career three years ago when the pandemic sent him home from college. His nomadic upbringing from Maine to North Carolina and Minnesota ultimately led him to establish roots in Los Angeles, where he cultivated his artistic legacy. Drawing inspiration from the raw energy of Motley Crue and early pop-punk bands like Green Day and Sum 41 to the theatricality of KISS to the dark allure of Ozzy Osbourne, and the lyrical contents of MGK, Juice WRLD, The Kid Laroi, Blace's sonic landscape traverses the contours of rock, punk, and alternative genres with effortless fluidity. Through passion and perseverance, Blace embodies the transformative power of music to transcend boundaries and inspire greatness.

On its surface, Crash and Burn is a catchy and exciting new pop-punk song, but looking deeper, one can see that it is a story about the trials and tribulations of love. You can download and stream Crash and Burn on all platforms worldwide, and be sure to keep up with Blace on Instagram and TikTok @blace.wav.