Following the release of October’s with you in spirit, Balance And Composure are back with their new track “Alive And Well.” While it may not have made the final LP cut, the Will Yip-produced song is a necessity to hear, in all of its beachy rock glory. Plus, this song in particular helped kickstart the band’s reunion and LP writing sessions. Vocalist and guitarist Jon Simmons notes, “This was the first song we worked on together when we decided to become a band again. It was an idea that Erik [Petersen, guitarist] had sent us in early talks of maybe reuniting and… Read more »
After teasing a big announcement on February 10, letlive. has officially confirmed that they’re embarking on an international farewell tour this year. Lead vocalist Jason Aalon Butler says, “I think this is all happening out of necessity. The boys and I have expressed our need to play letlive. music again based on where we are in our lives individually and how the collective spiritual theme between us has aligned. Also, if you’ll allow me to be presumptuous—I believe the world could use the ll.ove. Besides, soul punx never dies.” Additionally, guitarist Jean Nascimento shares, “We came from a time of… Read more »
letlive. has dropped a cryptic post on Instagram and it’s clear that a big announcement is on its way. The caption reads, “10:00PT 02:12:2025.” So, set your alarms for Wednesday, February 12, ASAP. Many fans in the comments believe the band, which broke up in 2017, is getting ready to announce their official farewell tour. Back in April, letlive. posted that they had remixed and remastered their album The Blackest Beautiful and added the note, “We shouldn’t have left you without one final dope beat to step to. Two Thousand And Twenty-Five.” Plus, they shared, “And to our friends that… Read more »
This week on Geek Girl Riot we’re grabbing the popcorn and sharing our thoughts on The Lion King, Mulan, and other Disney remakes. We also talk the The Farewell and spotlight the Lakefront Film Fest!
The Linda Lindas are ready to launch their new record GOTTA GET OUT soon on August 28, and ahead of its release, they dropped by the Jimmy Kimmel Live studio to perform “Burning Out” for the live audience. Lucia de la Garza says of the song, “‘Burning Out’ felt so simultaneously new and nostalgic for us, and I think that was super fitting for me, especially because I had just graduated high school and I was feeling very surrounded by change.” The artist adds, “We went on a week-long writing retreat in Palm Springs less than a month after graduation, and that’s where… Read more »
Say Anything and Wavves have returned today with another collaborative single, “Still Alive,” from their upcoming joint album, Cherry Soda, due September 18 via I Surrender Records. “Still Alive” follows “Deathx1k,” serving as the second taster of the record, and it’s really shaping up to look like a banger. The two truly complement each other—pulling out the best parts of each other’s creative strengths while reigning in each other’s chaos. This collaboration strays from both a classic Say Anything effort and a typical Wavves endeavor. It is entirely new, yet reminiscent of 2010’s emo at its height. The sound they… Read more »
Sublime stopped by the brand new idobi Studios in Santa Monica for a special idobi Session performance, bringing together the band’s next chapter and one of the most recognizable songs in alternative music history. The session features performances of “Can’t Miss You,” the band’s latest fan-favorite single from their new era, and “Until The Sun Explodes,” the title track from Sublime’s forthcoming album. The song has already made a major impact on alternative radio, reaching No. 1 on the Mediabase Alternative radio chart and No. 1 on Billboard Alternative Airplay. The idobi Session captures Sublime at a moment bridging legacy and future. With Jakob… Read more »
Hawthorne Heights just added a fall leg to their Lonely World Tour, celebrating 20 years of If Only You Were Lonely. letlive. and Creeper will also be joining the group as support, beginning on October 21 at Buffalo’s Town Ballroom and ending on November 25 at St. Louis’ The Hawthorn. Hawthorne Heights will also be at various summer fests, including Vans Warped Tour, Aftershock, and more. 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 anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie… Read more »
On March 8, The Summer Set invited up a very special guest to perform at their Nashville show at The Basement East. The Cab frontman Alex DeLeon took to the stage to sing “Young” from Love Like This. The band shares, “First time singing together in 12 years. Shout out to [Alex] from The Cab for joining us on stage in Nashville for a real throwback!” Excitingly, The Summer Set is on the road now, and The Cab is gearing up to release their forthcoming record, Chasing Crowns, on April 24, with a tour to follow. Let the good tunes and… Read more »
Is anyone else feeling personally attacked by yet another 20-year anniversary tour? Hawthorne Heights has announced a massive If Only You Were Lonely 20th anniversary tour, set to kick off next year with support from Letlive. and Creeper. “The best thing about looking back on the last 20 years is that you can do it without the fear of the past, but with the reverence that comes with the time that has actually passed,” shares frontman JT Woodruff. “While the fans never saw anything going on behind the scenes, If Only You Were Lonely is a true tale of triumph… Read more »
