Hopeless Records is an independent record label dedicated to making a positive impact. We are home to artists like Neck Deep, Stand Atlantic, Point North, Fame On Fire, DE'WAYNE, and more. Our page showcases everything that's new and breaking in alt-rock, pop punk, and beyond.

Nashville's most unpredictable hitmaker ERNEST is “The Charmer” (MusicRow): a triple threat talent who "creates a sound all his own” (Pollstar) and one of Music City's defining artist-writers who continues to push and challenge the artistic status quo. The 2X ACM Award nominee (2024), 2X CMA Triple Play Award winner, and 2022 / 2023 Varsity Hitmaker fuses influences ranging from Eminem to George Jones, crafting a twist-heavy verse style that's become his signature, proving its mettle, and earning him eleven No. 1 hits as a songwriter and one No. 1 at country radio himself. The eccentric free spirit just released his highly anticipated full-length sophomore album, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, a set that "maintain(s) Nashville's tethering to its legendary history while wholly embracing the soul of the city's future" (The Tennessean), featuring 26 new songs and collaborations with genre tastemakers Lainey Wilson, Lukas Nelson, Jelly Roll, HARDY, and more. The album has been shortlisted as one of the Best of the Year So Far by Billboard, The Tennessean, and Country Now, following in the footsteps of its critically acclaimed predecessor, FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM), and its cleverly- expanded deluxe edition, FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM): Two Dozen Roses, which added a baker's dozen of fresh cuts to the bunch. ERNEST headlines this fall on The Legalize Country Music Roadshow before opening arenas for Jelly Roll through the end of the year.

The Pink Slip EP out now
https://wmna.sh/thepinkslipep

Capital Cities are an indie-pop duo from Los Angeles, California.

Some people say luck is the intersection of hard work and opportunity. On their fourth studio album Take Good Care (Loma Vista Recordings), the New Orleans chart-topping rock band deliver a bevy of anthems marked by moments of sonic complexity, celebration, and catharsis, chronicling an unbelievable ride that unassumingly commenced in 2008 with hundreds of underground shows yearly. Ten years of tireless hard work would be unexpectedly revved up by the success of the platinum-selling number one smash “Wish I Knew You,” and like any enduring band worth its salt, the octet buckled down and turned up with an album chock full of tunes worthy of even greater success, such as the #1 Triple A and Top 5 Alternative single "All My Friends" and new #1 Triple A and Top 15 Alternative hit single “Change.” The Revivalists – David Shaw [lead vocals, guitar], Zack Feinberg [guitar], Andrew Campanelli [drums], George Gekas [bass], Ed Williams [pedal steel guitar], Rob Ingraham [saxophone], Michael Girardot [keyboard, trumpet], and PJ Howard [drums, percussion]— have garnered more than 300 million total streams, have drawn praise from the likes of Rolling Stone, Billboard, Buzzfeed, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, Salon, HuffPost, Grammy.com, Alternative Press, Uproxx, Flaunt, Nylon, and more, and have performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, Ellen, TODAY and Conan, with an upcoming appearance on Austin City Limits. They were nominated for a Billboard Music Award and two iHeartRadio Music Awards, were named Billboard’s Top New Rock Artist of 2017 and have three years of back-to-back sold out headline tours in their biggest venues to date. In the end, The Revivalists welcome listeners on this journey with them as they set out with a newfound depth and ambition. “We’re in this together,” says Shaw. “We love to take people on an emotional rollercoaster with us. That’s what this record is. It’s who we are. There’s some real magic in that.”

Stream my new single 'Sequel': https://capcarter.lnk.to/Sequel
Listen to my new 'Notes' EP: https://capcarter.lnk.to/Notes

https://www.capcarter.com/

Cap Carter is an honest, unapologetic singer/songwriter who is not afraid to bare his soul. Over the past few years, he’s been connecting with audiences by sharing his story through music - documenting the highs and the lows with vivid songwriting and deeply emotional vocals.
 
With just a handful of singles and a debut EP 2021’s ‘Notes’ to his name, Cap has built a genuine relationship with his fans. They have resonated with his stories of addiction, heartbreak, and personal growth as well as his dedication to communicating with them. The quick growth of his career is a testament to his ability to connect with a voice that demands to be heard. It’s powerful and textured with a lived-in experience that’s impossible to engineer.
 
His latest single ‘Sequel’ is his second release of the year following on from heartbreak anthem ‘Reasons’.
 
With a growing number of followers on TikTok (313k), Cap has amassed 10 million streams globally and 1.7 million YouTube views. This only tells part of the story, however, as he’s made it his mission to connect with fans in real life.
 
His sold-out ‘Sequel’ national tour has seen him take on his biggest venues yet. It’s been a big year of touring for Cap, beginning with a series of intimate shows all held in secret locations. He also performed in more traditional venues as part of an East Coast tour which sold out even after extra shows were added. That’s all on top of a support slot for Teddy Swims across ANZ.

New song '2 Moods' out now: https://TeddySwims.lnk.to/2Moods
'Tough Love' EP out now: 
 https://TeddySwims.lnk.to/ToughLove

Listen to 'Unlearning' EP:
https://teddyswims.lnk.to/unlearning

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