MAGNOLIA PARK have never been ones to settle for subtlety. Since forming in 2018, the Orlando, Florida-based quintet have, over and over again, proven themselves to be one of the most exciting and forward-thinking groups in the underground, spinning a chameleonic, genre-spanning sound that incorporates punk, rock, pop, hip-hop and metalcore into a dizzying, multisensory experience. Blazing onto the scene with an insatiable social media work ethic and prolific musical output, their popular Halloween mixtapes, multi-part Eater EP series and full-length debut, Baku’s Revenge, cemented them not only as a playlist and For You Page favorite for millions of listeners around the world, but a must-see live act on tour with Simple Plan, Sum 41, A Day To Remember and the inaugural Summer School tour (where they served as a headliner), as well as major festivals like Reading and Leeds, When We Were Young, Sonic Temple and Welcome To Rockville. Now, Magnolia Park – vocalist Joshua Roberts, guitarists Tristan Torres and Freddie Criales, drummer Joe Horsham and bassist Vincent Ernst – are set to unleash their most ambitious effort yet: VAMP (Epitaph Records), a neo-gothic concept album rich in world-building and gripping storytelling. Culling influence from the band’s favorite anime including the long-running Vampire Hunter D, along with inspiration from iconic works like Star Wars, Dracula and Joseph Cambell’s legendary monomyth, Vamp unravels an ominous journey through Nocturne Nexus, where rulers and rebels battle with the future hanging in the balance. The project’s roots took place in Australia, where, after performing triumphant sets to thousands at the 2023 Good Things Festival, the band was more encouraged than ever to chase a bold, new, musical direction: one that found them tapping into the heavier influences they’d begun dabbling in on Halloween Mixtape II, adding a ferocious bite to their trademark pop-punk-meets-hip-hop sound. “Seeing the crowd react to our heavier songs was really eye-opening for us,” says Torres, referencing “Animal,” featuring Ethan Ross and PLVTINUM, and the 20 million-streamer “Do Or Die,” songs that showcase the true versatility of the group. “That reaction inspired us to continue exploring that side of our sound, which informed how we started building out the world of Vamp.” Leaning into these more morose, minor-key impulses, the band began crafting their next chapter. Songs like “SHALLOW” and “SHADOW TALK,” some of the first the band penned for the follow-up to Halloween Mixtape II, set the tone, with repeated references to darkness, shadows, and monsters – leading them to think bigger about what the set of songs could become. Before long, they were entrenched in building out the album’s details, crafting characters, settings, and storylines that added new layers of complexity and creativity to their already captivating sound. Vamp follows Aurora X1, a half-cyborg/half-human heroine thrust into turmoil when the Shadow Cult, led by her estranged father, Obsidian, launches a plan to merge the Shadow Realm with the physical world. Following ancient legends, occult mysticism and the destruction left by the Shadow Cult, Aurora and her army of Shadow Breakers search for the Bloodstone, a powerful gem that grants them superhuman speed and strength – but not without its own cost. Across the album’s 11 tracks – produced by the band’s own producers, Torres, Criales and Ernst, alongside Andrew Wade (A Day To Remember, Wage War), Hiram Hernandez (blessthefall, Real Friends) and Andy Karpovck (408, Taylor Acorn) and mixed by Zakk Cervini (Bad Omens, Bring Me The Horizon) – Magnolia Park soundtrack this dramatic tale of crimson blood and chrome-plated courage through their own mix of man and machine, stacking whirring electronics and industrial undertones alongside sledgehammer breakdowns, walls of detuned guitars and Roberts’ seam-splitting vocals. The anthemic nü-metal rage, replete with sky-high melodies, is front and center on tracks like pre-release singles “WORSHIP” (ft. PLVTINUM and Vana) and “CULT,” which see both Aurora and Obsidian readying their followers for the epic battle ahead. Elsewhere, “CRAVE” finds Aurora’s followers, the Vampires, fighting a war within, battling their thirst for blood while attempting to sidestep a horrific act that might doom them forever. But despite the intricately detailed, jet-black motif of Vamp – not just the music itself, but the accompanying photos, videos, artwork, merchandise and, as fans will soon see on tour, production at the band’s already raved-about live show – at its heart, the album is deeply personal. The songs stand as a unified, cohesive body of work, complete with a cliffhanger that sets up even more epic events in the future of Aurora X1 and the Shadow Realm. But divorced from the larger narrative, they also represent the push and pull of personal life. So while a song like the mournful “OPHELIA” stands as a reminder of the cost of war, and “THE SCREAMS” details Obsidian’s power to infiltrate the minds of his enemies, they’re born from very real places in the band’s personal lives: love and loss, the internal strength required to tune out the forces looking to shake us from our dreams. It’s this ability to blur the lines – between genres, yes, but even between how their songs can resonate with audiences – that’s made Magnolia Park such an exciting band to watch. There are few acts in the scene who could effortlessly alternate between covering a beloved Disney track (“I2I,” which the band lent to the 2024 A Whole New Sound compilation) and conceptualizing a heady, intricate work like Vamp, but that unpredictability is truly what keeps fans – and Magnolia Park themselves – on their toes. “The most exciting thing about this band is how everyone elevates everyone else,” Roberts says. “I'm just so glad that we're all able to do that and come out with great music and great vibes and feel like we’ve accomplished something special. That's the whole mission: to make sure that at the end of the journey, we're better than we were in the beginning.” ##

Silly Goose is the audacious brainchild of Jackson Foster and Alan Benikhis, musicians who eat, sleep, and breathe the raw power of late 90’s rap rock and nu metal. Growing up, the two marinated in the vibes of Limp Bizkit, Rage Against the Machine, Gojira, and an eclectic mix of genres, all coming together to forge the unmistakable sound of Silly Goose. Silly Goose’s first EP, The Goose Is Out Of The Bag, was put together while the boys were still in high school and laid the groundwork for their ambitious style, while simultaneously showcasing one of the attributes that their fans most appreciate–a commitment to delivering hard-hitting music without taking themselves too seriously. At the end of the day, Silly Goose is about providing an outlet for all kinds of feelings, from frustration to rage, resentment and revenge to reveling in the joy of occasionally wanting to just be silly and mosh for the sheer exhilaration of it. As Silly Goose moved beyond high school, both the band and its members matured significantly. They recorded their debut album, The Streets Heard It First, which laid the bedrock for their evolving sound. The heavy-hitting, anthem-like choruses and raucous energy of these early tracks struck a powerful chord with fans. The album’s title also reflected the group’s commitment to bringing their music directly to the people, independently and on their own terms. The band’s upcoming EP Bad Behavior signals yet another step up from their previous work. Songs like “King of the Hill” and “Tsunami” continue to push boundaries and mark a massive milestone as their first release since signing with Blue Grape Music. What truly sets Silly Goose apart is their fusion of high-energy performances with a genuine, down-to-earth vibe. They never take themselves too seriously. Their simple mission is to make good music, have fun and make the people happy; a purpose that endears them to fans who appreciate the authenticity of their vibe. Silly Goose isn’t just a band; they’re a brotherhood of rockers who live to shred and put on unforgettable live shows. The Silly Goose origin story is pivotal to their grassroots rise of die-hard fans. Jackson Foster and Alan Benikhis, both Atlanta natives, originally founded Silly Goose after jamming together in high school under another name. They kickstarted their musical journey at familiar local hotspots like Smith’s Olde Bar and The Masquerade, but these stages were just the beginning. Driven by a relentless, innovative spirit, the band retrofitted a trailer into a mobile stage, complete with a generator, to perform electrifying free street shows outside larger venues, usually following larger bands and playing in a parking lot, gas station or any spot close to where the crowds let out after the official show finished. This guerrilla-style approach first rocked Atlanta’s Music Midtown and local venues, but quickly exploded into out-of-state festivals. The pivotal moment for Silly Goose came in 2022 at DWP’s Inkarceration Festival in Ohio. In a now infamous move, the band “crashed” the festival when they set up and played a set in one of the festival parking lots. Receiving news of the commotion, producer Danny Wimmer himself stormed out to personally shut them down, but as legend goes, Wimmer was so blown away by their performance and out-of-the-box, old-school work ethic that he decided instead to add them to the festival lineup for the next two days. This epic event marked the start of Silly Goose’s regular appearances at DWP festivals and a cult following of fans who either witnessed the original show or desperately wish they had. Since then, Silly Goose has been packing in ever-growing, wildly enthusiastic crowds and cultivating a fiercely loyal fan base. The current lineup of Silly Goose features Jackson Foster on lead vocals, Alan Benikhis on drums, Ian Binion on lead guitar and backup vocals, and Yalli Alvarez on bass guitar and backup vocals. Together, they create a sound that’s both explosive and deeply engaging, powered by Jackson’s dynamic vocal delivery and the band’s relentless instrumentation. The band collaborates on writing with Foster taking the lead on lyrics and steering the ship throughout the production process. In the ever-evolving world of rock, Silly Goose stands out with their groundbreaking approach, infectious energy, and unwavering dedication to their craft. As they continue to blaze new trails and expand their reach, one thing remains rock solid: their commitment to delivering kick-ass music and unforgettable live experiences for their fans.