On the verge of their farewell shows and their impending official split, Issues have surprise dropped a new single, “Since I Lost You.” Bassist Skyler Acord takes on vocal duties across the new single, delivering a groovy, metal-infused track that complements his R&B style. While the group may be bidding their fans farewell, they certainly have not left them empty-handed. This track serves as an open love letter to their fans as well as a parting gift. Towards the close of 2023, the group, now consisting of the three remaining members—Adrian “AJ” Rebollo, Skyler Acord, and Josh Manuel— released their… Read more »
Marking the end of an era, Issues held their final show on January 28, which was one of two back-to-back performances in Atlanta, GA. Throughout this farewell tour run, Brian Butcher of The Home Team has assumed vocal responsibilities alongside the steadfast trio of Skyler Acord, Josh Manuel, and AJ Rebollo. However, during the January 27 show in Atlanta, GA, fans were treated to a monumental moment in the band’s sendoff. Michael Bohn, one of the band’s original lead vocalists who parted ways in 2018, took to the stage alongside the three remaining members to deliver a bone-crushing performance of… Read more »
With their farewell shows underway, the remaining three members of Issues—Skyler Acord, Josh Manuel, and AJ Rebollo—joined by The Home Team’s vocalist, Brian Butcher, have been delivering a cathartic adieu to their dedicated fanbase for all of the support they’ve shown the storied group throughout their careers. Following years of silence due to their former vocalist’s swift exit from the band in 2020, the only fitting and proper conclusion for Issues was to take one last bow before closing this chapter of their lives. The group opted for a series of final performances that have undoubtedly echoed with a bang… Read more »
In 2020, Issues released their former vocalist (whom we have decided not to name as to avoid giving him more attention) from his position with the band following a series of allegations that included sexual misconduct, grooming, etc. At the time of his release, the three remaining members, Adrian “AJ” Rebollo, Skyler Acord, and Josh Manuel, issued a joint statement that read, “Recently we have become aware of allegations against [REDACTED NAME], of grooming and sexual misconduct. We, Josh, Sky, and AJ, will no longer be working with [REDACTED]. We believe survivors.” After several years of silence following these allegations,… Read more »
Panic! At The Disco‘s lead guitarist Mike Naran is officially a married man and shared snapshots of the beautiful day with his Instagram followers. Best known for his work alongside Brendon Urie, Naran has deep roots in the scene, including playing with Sparks The Rescue, The Ready Set, and The Spill Canvas. He also performs under NARAN, with singles “Pity Party” and “Money“, and also released a 2014 solo EP entitled Here, Now. On October 19, Naran married his longtime partner Lia Pettineo in Silverado, California with a blissful, leafy green backdrop. Rancho Las Lomas offered the perfect venue for… Read more »
Don Broco have shared a new remix of their track “Birthday Party” featuring guest appearances from all the bands from their recent US tour!
Don Broco has announced “The Amazing Things” tour coming this fall! Hitting nearly all of North America, the tour kicks off at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA on October 5th and hits cities including New York, Dallas, Seattle, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta and more before wrapping in Portland, OR on November 3rd. The boys in Don Broco are taking out up-and-coming scene icons, The Home Team on direct support. The tour will also see Ryan Oakes, Skyler Acord and The Color 8 on select dates. Don Broco released their fourth studio album, Amazing Things in October of 2021. The record boasted… Read more »
When I get a chance to catch up with Pinkshift, a Baltimore-based band full of BIPOC people—including a singer the same color as me—I can’t help but gush for a few minutes.
The day has come to say Farewell to Warped As We Know It, so we’re sharing our memories of the 24 year long music festival.
