Magnolia Park‘s second performance at When We Were Young Fest 2023 became an unforgettable highlight when they welcomed pop-punkers Arrows In Action to the stage for a sensational cover of Fall Out Boy‘s 2005 classic “Sugar, We’re Goin Down.” The moment was nothing short of a sonic journey, taking the audience on a nostalgia-fueled ride back to the mid-aughts when the original song became an anthem for the emo/scene generation. Any elder emos in the house? As the two bands merged their talents on the Ghost Stage, the energy in the crowd reached a fever pitch. With impeccable harmonies and… Read more »
Blankets off, headphones on, it’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine… Who: If you’re looking to have some fun, Magic Sugar Coffee is your ticket to a good time. They are wildly entertaining and their talent is evident. Which has become even more clear after blowing up on TikTok with their parody of “Drugs” by UPSAHL. This new group is about to take over and we can’t wait to see how they captivate us next. What: Get in on the well deserved hype and turn up “Dogs”. Why: We talk about how relatable songs about heartbreak and falling in love… Read more »
Green Day is continuing their march to an inevitable Number One album, setting up rock-opera shop at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom on May 18th for the East Coast live debut of 21st Century Breakdown. The band’s Bay Area guerilla gigs in April all featured the record in its entirety. But at the Bowery, Green Day played a pocket-jukebox edition of the album, starting with the opening title track and the first single, “Know Your Enemy.” Then the new six-piece band – with singer-guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tré Cool assisted on guitars, keyboards and extra… Read more »
April showers bring May flowers…as well as some stunning album anniversaries to celebrate. Wanna feel old? Twenty One Pilots‘ breakout album, Blurryface, is turning 10 years old on May 17. Or… better yet… Fall Out Boy‘s From Under The Cork Tree, which features the iconic “Dance, Dance” and “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” is turning a whopping 20 years old on May 3. I know, I know… even though some of us have gray hairs, these albums still hit as hard as they did when they debuted. Check out these rock, pop-punk, and metal May album anniversaries below. Fall Out Boy… Read more »
Let’s face it: nostalgia is trendy, which makes this the perfect moment for lolitslea to shine. She’s a pro at enveloping her throwback influences from the 2010s into music for today’s scene. She dubs her special flavor of pop-rock “neon pop punk” as a nod to her predecessors who pioneered the genre, including Hey Monday, Forever The Sickest Kids, Cobra Starship, Metro Station, and more who embraced the poppier side of pop-punk. She is taking her favorite nostalgic elements from these artists and re-writing them into new music that sounds fresh for her fans in 2024. The passion, heart-wrenchingly raw… Read more »
By now, we’ve all seen the viral TikTok trend capitalizing on our emo heart’s trigger of the infamous G-Note. It’s no secret that playing this simple note will reveal any and every Emo Kid—current and former—within a considerable distance. After all, “Welcome To The Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance can easily go down in history as the most recognizable song across a span of generations. But how many more of these timeless classics can a true emo kid pick out before the lyrics even begin? Here’s our list of 10 songs true emo kids can recognize by the sound… Read more »
This past weekend’s When We Were Young Fest sizzled under the scorching sun in Las Vegas, NV, as it kicked off on Saturday, October 21, and emerged as the ultimate pop-punk playground for fans of all generations. In contrast to last year’s weather-related cancellation on the first day, this year’s festival ran seamlessly, cementing its place in the annals of pop-punk history as a spirited showcase of pop-punk prowess. Read more: Green Day Announces New Album ‘Saviors,’ Releases New Single Featuring a riveting lineup that ranged from rising stars such as Beach Bunny, KennyHoopla, and Jean Dawson to seasoned pop-punk… Read more »
UPDATE (April 28, 2023 5:15 PM ET): We will continue to update when video footage becomes available again from Fall Out Boy’s NFL Draft Concert Series performance. Fall Out Boy took us all the way to the end zone at this year’s NFL Draft Concert Series! Following Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft which concluded after the Kansas City Chief’s No. 31 pick, Fall Out Boy took to the Kansas City Draft Theater stage. Fall Out Boy‘s performance at the 2023 NFL Draft Concert Series was nothing short of electric filled to the brim with a high-energy stage presence… Read more »
idobi Radio’s Sing It Your Way campaign embraces the songs we notoriously get the lyrics wrong for—songs we all sing along with in shower, at karaoke night, folding laundry, or driving with the radio on (hopefully iR, Howl, or Anthm). In this campaign we encourage new and current listeners to sing their favorite songs with their own twist…and sing them loud! Who cares if you never get the lyrics to Fall Out Boy’s “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” right or that you have no idea that you’ve been singing “Somebody Else” by The 1975 wrong. As long as you’re rocking out,… Read more »
Photo Credit: Graham Fielder for Alternative Press Over the course of the last week, my life has been all about the Alternative Press Music Awards 2nd year celebration. It’s been filled with good friends, new friends, old heroes that have become friends, and a lot of tequila. But, before the reunions, the hugs, and even before the tequila, I got to go to the grand opening of the Alternative Press Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit. It was the single most humbling experience of my APMAs week, and I couldn’t be more proud of the promises it… Read more »
