Following the release of their energetic track “Automatic,” half•alive is back with their dazzling, euphoria-inducing track “Songs,” which features Jordana. The track offers a new taste of their forthcoming album Persona, due out on November 15 via Virgin Music Group. “There’s a certain magic in the room that gets shared by everyone when you’re at a concert,” says lead vocalist Josh Taylor. “‘Songs’ is our attempt to put that feeling in a bottle. Whether you’re singing along with the band or just listening, it all creates harmony. Lyrics like, ‘Let it be infinite while it lasts,’ let us see the… Read more »
Columbus’ Sonic Temple Festival is gearing up for its 2025 event, which is taking place on May 8-11 at the Historic Crew Stadium. And this fest has a killer lineup, of course. Headliners for the four-day fest include Korn (Thursday), Metallica (Friday & Sunday), and Linkin Park (Saturday). And there are many reasons to celebrate rock and metal in 2025. Three Days Grace will perform with OG vocalist Adam Gontier, GWAR will officially turn 40 years old, Trivium will play a 20-year anniversary set of Ascendancy, and much more. In fact, Gontier shares, “I couldn’t be more excited to not only… Read more »
Hey Monday made a triumphant return to the stage at this year’s When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, NV, marking their first live performance since 2019. The pop-rock band, led by vocalist Cassadee Pope, was billed for an unforgettable full album playthrough of their 2008 studio album Hold On Tight. While this isn’t the first time that Pope has performed on the acclaimed When We Were Young stage—she joined Yellowcard and Michelle Branch for special guest appearances in 2023—this is the first Hey Monday set at the annual festival. Kicking off the set, as the band bled into… Read more »
Returning to the When We Were Young stage, Simple Plan has once again put on an infectiously memorable performance in Las Vegas, NV. Much like their performance during last year’s festival, the pop-punk mainstays welcomed a star-studded cast of performers (Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade, Derek DiScanio of State Champs, Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive, Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, and Travis Clark of We The Kings ) to the stage for “I’m Just A Kid.” Check out Simple Plan’s performance below. Simple Plan will take to the Pink Stage again tomorrow at 4:10 PM local time. Check out… Read more »
Tonight Alive has made their monumental return to the U.S. stage with their first Stateside performance since the final cross-country Warped Tour in 2018. After announcing an indefinite hiatus from international touring on December 18, 2018—which led to the cancellation of their 2019 U.S. tour due to a “demanding” schedule and the need to prioritize their “mental and physical health”—the band played a few select shows in Australia. However, their appearance at When We Were Young marks their first U.S. performance in over six years, signaling a powerful comeback for the beloved Australian group. Ahead of their performance, the Jenna… Read more »
Seattle-based punks Filth Is Eternal have released their new cover of Hole‘s “Violet,” a track that originally appeared on 1994’s Live Through This. This marks the first release since Filth Is Eternal‘s 2023 LP Find Out. Much like Hole vocalist Courtney Love, Lis D’Angelo flawlessly intertwines guttural growls and shimmering clean vocals across the iconic grunge track. The band shares, “We have always loved Hole, and ‘Violet’ was a song all of us were interested in covering. Love herself has always been fearless and uncompromising. The lyrics suggest resentment, violence, and the sexual exploitation of a person under the guise… Read more »
When you think of Barbie the last image to come to mind would still be lightyears away from an image of GWAR. Yet, the metal mercenaries say that covering Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” solo from the Barbie movie, “Just made sense.” The Barbie movie soundtrack made waves last summer, and the quintessential standout track amongst it was “I’m Just Ken” performed by Gosling. If you didn’t already know, the song is inherently rock-rooted, featuring a solo from legendary guitarist and performer Slash (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, and more). The GWAR gang built on those rock roots, amplifying them… Read more »
For all of those Disney adults and Punk Goes… fans that have been requesting a Disney Goes Pop-Punk album for the past 10 or more years, now is your time! Disney has announced A Whole New Sound album featuring reimagined classic tracks. The first preview of the album includes Simple Plan covering “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” from 1994’s The Lion King, which celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year. The full A Whole New Sound album will be available later this year. “We wanted to pay homage to Sir Elton John’s original version while also adding our own style… Read more »
This week’s episode dives into a whirlwind of major headlines: Hunter Biden’s conviction on gun charges, sparking debates on political bias and its impact on President Biden, the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision preserving access to the abortion pill. Also, California’s new law banning hidden fees takes effect, aiming for price transparency. Trump admits to owning a gun despite felony convictions, adding fuel to the gun control debate. We cover a significant IRS crackdown on wealthy tax dodgers and Joey Chestnut’s surprising ban from the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.
