Tim McIlrath from Rise Against
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TS and I hang/broadcast from Johnny’s Bar in Highland Park LA and have some guests on.
Celebrating it’s 6th year, The Revival Tour will kick off in March featuring Dave Hause of The Loved Ones, Rise Against front-man Tim McIlrath, LA’s Jenny O., Americana singer/songwriter and original tour organizer Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music), Seattle-based singer/songwriter Rocky Votolato, NJ-based singer/songwriter Jenny Owen Youngs, and additional artists to be announced.
Spooky season has sadly passed, but the fall vibes are still flowing. Now that we’re in the season of gratitude, we’re thankful for these Scorpio and Sagittarius babies who have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best b-days ever. From the always dazzling Laura Jane Grace, to the iconic blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, all the way to AFI‘s Davey Havok and Jade Puget, here are some November musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Tim McIlrath — November 3 Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath is celebrating his 47th birthday and can hopefully… Read more »
With Rise Against readying themselves to drop their new album, Ricochet—the band’s first new full-length record in four years—this week on August 15, they’ve released the title track to give fans a final preview of the collection. You can preorder and pre-save the album here. “When I was writing ‘Ricochet,’ I couldn’t shake this image: people dancing while bombs and bullets careened overhead,” frontman Tim McIlrath shares. “That contrast—the obliviousness of joy against the backdrop of destruction—felt like the world we’re living in. The video brings that to life. It’s about more than action and reaction. It’s about how even… Read more »
Rise Against has announced the arrival of their forthcoming album, Ricochet, their first full-length in four years. The 12-track collection, led by the new single “I Want It All,” is slated to arrive on August 15. In addition to the new release, the album will feature previously released singles “Nod” and “Prizefighter.” You can preorder Ricochet here. “Ricochet is about our collective inter-connectedness,” frontman Tim McIlrath shares. “We started with the title track, and that being about how we’re all—whether we like it or not—stuck in the same room, so to speak. Everything you do is going to affect somebody;… Read more »
Marking their second single of the year and their first new material in three years, Rise Against returns with their latest offering, “Prizefighter.” Tim McIlrath shares, “‘Prizefighter’ is about a compulsion to create, that then creates an audience, and then your connection with that audience and your responsibilities to that audience, and how much an artist is obliged to that audience. It’s trying to reconcile the shift from spectator to the public arena, and what you owe the people that are your fans versus what you owe your own mental health.” Rise Against is currently on the road for The… Read more »
Arriving at a critical time in history just days after the 2025 U.S. inauguration in January, Rise Against is showcasing the global reach of their first new single in three years, “Nod,” with their latest video. The track is a powerful reinforcement of the band’s longstanding themes of unity and resistance. With its urgent instrumentation and defiant lyricism, Rise Against continues their tradition of using music as a platform for social commentary, addressing an extremely divided political climate. Vocalist Tim McIlrath reminds us, “‘Nod’ is about the solace we find in community. It’s about the comfort in knowing that we… Read more »
Arriving at such a crucial time in our history, Rise Against has returned with their first new music in three years titled “Nod.” “‘Nod’ is about the solace we find in community,” vocalist Tim McIlrath shares. “It’s about the comfort in knowing that we are not alone. This comfort can temper our anger and our frustration, at least temporarily.” Between the poignant visualizer and call-to-action lyrics: “There’s a lot here at stake/If you’re hearing what I’m saying/Just nod if you understand me,” “Nod” reminds us that we are stronger as a collective. Hear “Nod” below. The Rise Of The Roach… 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 »
Directed by Jon Nix, Beyond the Barricades: The Story of Anti-Flag will make its debut on Saturday, October 3rd at 5pm EDT via VEEPS.
