If you’ve been following Fall Out Boy‘s So Much For (2our) Dust dates, then you have probably seen how each show yields a special surprise. And no, this isn’t exclusively referring to the Magic 8 Ball songs. On Wednesday, March 27, in Pittsburgh, the band covered a unique track that sent the fandom into a spiral, “Heart Transplant” by Punchline. For those unfamiliar, Punchline is a rock band who rapidly gained popularity in the ’00s with Action, a record they”re touring for its 20th anniversary. Of note, they hail from The ‘Burgh, so Fall Out Boy definitely was sending a… Read more »
DEAR-GOD mixes so many genres together it is honestly impressive how well it all works. Ranging from modern hyperpop, to soundcloud emo-rap, to alternative punk, the entire sonic experience is still somehow rooted in heavy rock. It’s weird, aggressive, and undeniably unique. It is also very cool. This week DEAR-GOD released his debut full-length album, The Punchline via Dine Alone Records. On his most recent track, DEAR-GOD shares: My latest track, “Good Person,” is about moral authority and pacifism. When I have a serious issue with someone due to their harmful actions, I try to seek a just punishment. Some… Read more »
If this is your first time listening to Punchline, welcome, but be warned: Thrilled is drastically different than anything they’ve put out before.
On the heels of the release of their brand new, critically acclaimed album DELIGHTFULLY PLEASED, Punchline premieres the new music video for “21 Forever” today at www.facebook.com/punchlinemusic. Shot in Pittsburgh at the band’s hometown album release party, the “21 Forever” video shows Punchline in action, in front of a sold-out crowd of die-hard fans that have been followers for more than a decade. “21 Forever offers an infectious hook and an indomitable chorus,” describes Chris Parker in his Alternative Press review of Delightfully Pleased, “backed by ooh-ing vocals amid tasty ringing guitars. Tightly constructed with a cool change-of-pace break, [it’s]… Read more »
Punchline does not stop. And as the Pittsburgh quartet prepares for the August 10th release of their fifth studio album Delightfully Pleased, it’s evident that their musical roots are just as important as innovation in fueling what has become a more-than decade-long career.
Hellogoodbye and The Early November have announced a massive co-headline tour kicking off next month in the States. The tour is slated to celebrate 20 years of Hellogoodbye’s Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! And The November Early’s The Mother, The Mechanic, and The Path. Punchline and The Dangerous Summer will also join the tour. Want more new music news? Tune in to idobi Radio with Patrick Walford’s music news updates every hour. The Early November shares on socials, “We’re celebrating 20 Years of The Mother, The Mechanic, and The Path & @itshellogoodbye’s Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! Plus, we’ve just added @punchlion… Read more »
Wesam is back with Episode 336 of Wesam’s World Podcast, and this week… Rage Mode is ON. It’s just Wesam and Alex in the studio, and they’re letting it all out—starting with Wesam’s unhinged road rage stories, next a simple question “frozen or fresh?” that seemed to be the end of someone’s world, then shifting into things that drive them mad in the industry. Including one moment of absolute fury: a “remoteless” TV that only works if one person in the room has the app. He brought that rage straight to acting class. They also dive into some wild entertainment news, like the surprising rebrand efforts… Read more »
Four Chord Music Festival is back with blink-182, AFI, Jimmy Eat World, Jawbreaker, and more! Returning to the newly named EQT Park in Washington, PA, just outside of Pittsburgh, the festival will welcome guests to the two-day event on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, 2025. “We’ve worked hard to make this year’s festival something special, not only with this incredible lineup, but by making it more accessible for our fans than ever before,” founder Rishi Bahl shares. “We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at EQT Park!” In addition to the headlining artists, the festival will also see… Read more »
Following the release of “M” in August, Soccer Mommy is back with her new track, “Driver” from her forthcoming LP Evergreen due out on October 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. Additionally, the dazzling indie artist announced international tour dates spanning from this fall into spring 2025. Of the new track and accompanying music video, Soccer Mommy shares, “’Driver’ is a love song that’s really about someone being there for you in spite of your shortcomings. It’s more light-hearted than some of the other songs I’ve put out this year, using my distractedness as a bit of a punchline.” Check out “Driver”… Read more »
