Warped Tour has always been a proving ground—where legacy acts cement their status, and the next generation earns their stripes. As the festival continues its resurgence, speculation is already swirling around who could take on the coveted headlining slots in 2026. From Warped Tour alumni poised for massive returns to modern heavyweights redefining the alternative landscape, these 15 artists feel uniquely positioned to carry the torch into the next era of Warped. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and… Read more »
Quinn is the ultimate app for people looking for some ethical sexy time. The audio erotica app boasts a wide array of voice actors who are reading spicy stories for a range of listeners’ pleasures. Plus, the app is a favorite of those on #BookTok who love romantasy stories and enemies to lovers fiction tales. Recently, Quinn launched an original audio series starring Jamie Campbell Bower—yes, that Jamie Campbell Bower of Stranger Things and Twilight fame. He voices the character Theo Deschamps in The Trials. Quinn says of the story, “The Black Ravens, the world’s most formidable magical intelligence agency,… Read more »
Jamie Campbell Bower hive… rest assured that the multi-hyphenate star is booked and busy. This time, the Stranger Things actor and rock musician is taking on a new role as a voice actor in an audio romance series. Per Quinn, a leading app specializing in romantic stories and audio erotica, Bower is set to portray Theo in The Trials. Last week, Quinn began teasing the story on Instagram, noting, “The Black Ravens, the world’s most formidable magical intelligence agency, has just one coveted spot open. Will it go to Jane…or Theo?” Bower explains in the official trailer, “I don’t want… Read more »
Believe it or not, Free Throw is celebrating 10 years of Those Days Are Gone, and to commemorate the occasion, they dropped a new edition of the iconic emo record. It features the likes of Tades Sanville (Hot Mulligan), Nathan Hardy (Microwave), Pat Miranda (Movements), Christine Goodwyne (Pool Kids), and Yvette Young (Covet). You can order your copy of Those Days Are Gone 10 Year Anniversary Edition via Wax Bodega now. In an Instagram post, the band shares, “Ten years. If you would have asked us ten years ago what Free Throw, as a band, would be… we would have… Read more »
Election Day is here! While most of America is suffering from crippling anxiety wondering who will be the next leader of our country, some major companies are dishing out free goodies to anyone who has voted. The “I Voted” sticker is worth more than an obligatory social media post. Check out the list below for what that coveted sticker can get you access to. Don’t forget to check in with locally-owned businesses near you that might be offering similar deals! Read more: Billie Joe Armstrong, Billie Eilish, More Urge Fans to Vote for Kamala Harris More important than free treats,… Read more »
Riot Games announced Linkin Park as the performing artist for the 2024 League Of Legends World Championship Anthem, “Heavy Is The Crown.”
Brooklyn-based artist Jhariah is back with a brand-new single “PIN-EYE.” Self-described as “NO GENRE, ALL DRAMA,” Jhariah draws inspiration from a wide array of acts including Dua Lipa and Remi Wolf all the way to Daft Punk and Gorillaz. Listeners may catch the jazzy, big band feel of a gospel choir à la Kirk Franklin, too. The wildly energetic melody unleashes a delicious barrage of belts, yearning choruses, and impressive falsetto. “Oh why do I beg my legs to take me/Much farther than they were meant to/I plead in vain these bleeding hands might reach for you,” Jhariah sings. Believe… Read more »
Attention all emos, Pete Wentz, and Fall Out Boy fans—the illustrious and celebrated Clandestine Industries has relaunched after ceasing production in 2012. When Wentz established the brand in 2005, it heralded a significant transformation in fashion for those who found solace in misfit music and gave rise to highly coveted clothing designs. Devotees of this brand will fondly remember the unmistakable Clandestine bat logo that Wentz frequently sported, particularly his iconic Clandestine bat belt, which became an enduring symbol of his distinctive style. In a statement on the homepage, Wentz shares, “Since I was a little kid, I loved dressing… Read more »
The MTV Video Music Awards have been a staple in cross-genre visual celebration since its first broadcast in 1984. Larger-than-life personalities have taken the stage, including Britney Spears and Beyonce all the way to Beastie Boys and Missy Elliot. This year is no different, with the MTV VMAs lineup absolutely stacked with performers. The show will include a dazzling group of stars who are honoring the 50th year of hip-hop, a special pre-show performance featuring NLE Choppa and Sabrina Carpenter, and even a Video Vanguard performance from award recipient Shakira. Read more: Enter Shikari & The Return To Human Connection… Read more »
This week we chinwag about our trip to Nashville and seeing this weeks guest, Emily Shackleton, perform at The Listening Room.
Emily Shackelton is a songwriter from Biwabik, Minnesota. After studying at Berklee College of Music, where she won the coveted BMI John Lennon Songwriting Competition, Emily moved to Nashville to pursue songwriting.
Her catalog includes cuts by Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Jana Kramer, David Cook, Seth Ennis, Mickey Guyton, and Cassadee Pope. She has had several songs featured on TV shows like American Idol and ABC’s Nashville including “Love Like Mine”, sung by Hayden Panettiere and featured on the gold-selling season one soundtrack. Most recently she celebrated her first Number 1 with the Carly Pearce breakout single “Every Little Thing.” She recently signed a new co-venture with Liz Rose Music, busbee, and BMG.
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