Will Toledo, known for his grand concepts, takes his music to a whole new level with The Scholars. This ambitious rock opera unfolds at the fictional Parnassus University, a surreal academic playground where characters grapple with spirituality, identity, and personal evolution. The album employs narrative structure and conceptual storytelling, drawing inspiration from postmodern indie music like Tommy or The Wall, but filtered through Toledo’s signature lo-fi anxiety and sha

If you’re not already keeping an eye on Taken By Tides, now is the time to fix that. The Texas-based alt-rock powerhouse just dropped their latest single, “A Thousand Lives,” and it’s a ferocious reminder that this band is ready to dominate playlists, stages, and hearts in 2025 and beyond.