Los Angeles, CA, is once again transforming into Halloween Town for the 10-year anniversary celebration of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Hollywood Bowl. And with it…Jack is back! Danny Elfman—the original composer, lyricist, and vocalist of the film’s protagonist Jack Skellington in the 1993 classic—will return to his role as the Pumpkin King during the annual live performances of the beloved spooky film this October. First launched in 2015, the annual performances have become a rite of passage for fans of Tim Burton and of the stop-motion film. To celebrate the milestone year, Elfman will be joined… Read more »
Celebrating its 80th year of bringing music to the famed leafy glade in the Cahuenga Pass, the Hollywood Bowl filled itself to the brim with big time talent Friday to salute that feat and open the season. As tribute shows go, this one certainly seemed exemplary. Each of the five performers inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame knew exactly how to score, and each one of them did. The diverse list of honorees for the Hall’s second year included Marilyn Horne, Bonnie and John Raitt, Stevie Wonder and Eric Idle, who stood in for the Monty Python team… Read more »
My Chemical Romance has officially announced who is set to support them on their UK and Europe shows in summer 2026. And yes, every date has an amazing opener! Special guests include Echo & The Bunnymen on June 30 at Anfield Stadium, Idlewild on July 4 at Bellahouston Park, Skunk Anansie on July 8 at Wembley Stadium, and Joan Jett on July 10 at Wembley Stadium. Then, the band will play one more Wembley Stadium show on July 11 with Sunny Day Real Estate. Then, My Chemical Romance will head to Italy on July 15 with special guests Interpol at… Read more »
The beef is officially squashed! My Chemical Romance just revealed two more dates of their tour, and this time, The Used is offering support. My Chemical Romance will play the Hollywood Bowl on October 30 with The Used, and then Thrice will support on October 31. All tickets go live on November 21 at 9 AM PT. You can check out My Chem’s full touring schedule below. Tour Dates: Read more: 10 Artists That Could Headline When We Were Young in 2026
After embarking on a wildly successful stadium tour this summer and concluding the run with a headline set at Shaky Knees Fest this weekend, My Chemical Romance has announced The Black Parade 2026 tour, celebrating 20 years of their milestone album. The band has hand-selected Franz Ferdinand, Pierce The Veil, Modest Mouse, Iggy Pop, Sleater-Kinney, The Breeders, Babymetal, Jimmy Eat World, and The Mars Volta as openers across the tour. Tickets for the tour will be available on Friday, September 26, at 12 PM local time. You can check out My Chem’s full touring schedule below. Tour Dates: Read more:… Read more »
Alt-rock fans have a lot to celebrate with the new collab between Halsey and Evanescence‘s Amy Lee. The two joined forces to craft a truly dazzling track for the upcoming From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina film, “Hand That Feeds,” ahead of their May 14 concert. Halsey says, “I’ve been a fan of Amy Lee since I was 11 years old. Her and Evanescence created a window for me that allowed my feelings to seem important. They were the place I ran to when I couldn’t stand the outside world. I wouldn’t be the artist I am today without… Read more »
Following the release of 2024’s The Great Impersonator, Halsey is back with their first new music of 2025, “safeword.” The song features riot grrrl-infused punk screams infused with sexually liberating lyrics such as “I got a bad reputation from the fucking around/I got a standing ovation from the others on the playground.” For fans of Halsey’s hit “Nightmare,” this is the new rock track you need to hear ASAP. Keep a close eye on the music video because Halsey’s partner Avan Jogia makes a cameo. Check out the sexy, latex-laden “safeword” music video below. Beginning in May, Halsey is heading… Read more »
Danny Elfman is the king of Halloween in many ways. The composer and singing voice of Jack Skellington is offering a treat for fans today by sharing his new track, “Monkeys On The Loose.” Elfman explains, “Halloween has obviously been a huge part of my life, and I’d been working on a big batch of new songs for my upcoming album.” He adds, “Nick [Launay] had taken on the task of trying some arrangement/production ideas on this crazy song ‘Monkeys on the Loose’, and while working on it, we thought…wouldn’t it be wild to work up a version for a… Read more »
Back in August, Billie Eilish brought boygenius onstage, surprising fans who came to her intimate London show at the Electric Ballroom. Eilish, with help from Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers, and Julien Baker, performed the somber hit “when the party’s over” from 2019’s WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?. Eilish introduced the “Cool About It” trio saying, “For this next song, I wanted to invite a couple of my friends to come sing with me, so I want everybody to please welcome my friends boygenius,” which was met with adoring, surprised screams. Dacus, Baker, and Bridgers all ran onstage… Read more »
Everyone loves when a surprise guest jumps out during a live performance and last night we got an absolutely iconic collaboration. Dave Grohl, famous for his work in both Foo Fighters and Nirvana, joined boygenius at the Hollywood Bowl on Halloween to bring fans a special live performance of their song, “Satanist“. Grohl was dressed in corspe make-up for the holiday, while Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus from boygenius were sporting various religious attire. Don’t worry, they also wore their famous school-boy outfits as well. Many fans were able to capture the moment on their phones, check out… Read more »
